Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'dredge'

English Word: dredge

Key Russian Translations:

• дреджер [ˈdrɛʒər] - [Technical term, refers to a dredging machine]
• дредговать [drʲɪdˈɡovətʲ] - [Verb, used for the action of dredging, Informal in technical contexts]

Frequency: Low (This word and its translations are specialized, primarily used in technical, engineering, or maritime discussions, not in everyday conversation.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with technical vocabulary and basic Russian verb conjugations. For 'дреджер' as a noun, it's straightforward; for 'дредговать' as a verb, it involves understanding aspect and conjugation.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

дреджер: [ˈdrɛʒər] (The stress is on the first syllable; note the soft 'ж' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers as it differs from English 'zh'.)

дредговать: [drʲɪdˈɡovətʲ] (Stress on the third syllable; pay attention to the palatalized 'д' and the soft 'тʲ' at the end, common in Russian verbs.)

Note on дреджер: This word is a loanword from English, so pronunciation closely mirrors the original, but Russians may soften consonants slightly.

Note on дредговать: As a verb, it can vary slightly in informal speech, with faster articulation in technical jargon.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: As a noun, referring to a machine used for dredging (e.g., removing sediment from waterways).

Translation(s) & Context:

• дреджер - Used in technical or engineering contexts, such as discussing river maintenance or harbor operations.

Usage Examples:

• В порту используется современный дреджер для очистки дна от ила.

  In the port, a modern dredger is used to clean the bottom of silt.

• Дреджер работает круглосуточно, чтобы поддерживать глубину канала.

  The dredger operates around the clock to maintain the channel's depth.

• При строительстве дамбы был задействован мощный дреджер из-за накопившегося осадка.

  A powerful dredger was involved in dam construction due to accumulated sediment.

• Экологические группы протестуют против использования дреджера в заповедных реках.

  Environmental groups are protesting the use of a dredger in protected rivers.

Meaning 2: As a verb, meaning to dredge or excavate (e.g., to clear or deepen a waterway).

Translation(s) & Context:

• дредговать - Applied in contexts involving manual or mechanical excavation, often in formal or technical writing; can be informal in spoken engineering discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Инженеры дредговали реку, чтобы улучшить навигацию для судов.

  Engineers dredged the river to improve navigation for ships.

• Во время ремонта моста пришлось дредговать прилегающую акваторию.

  During the bridge repair, it was necessary to dredge the adjacent waterway.

• Дредговать озеро – это стандартная процедура для предотвращения наводнений.

  Dredging the lake is a standard procedure to prevent flooding.

• С помощью специального оборудования они дредговали канал глубже на два метра.

  Using special equipment, they dredged the canal two meters deeper.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'дреджер' (a masculine noun):

This is a borrowed word and follows standard Russian noun declension for masculine inanimate nouns. It is relatively straightforward but can vary by case.

For 'дредговать' (a verb, imperfective aspect):

This is an imperfective verb, which means it describes ongoing or repeated actions. It conjugates regularly based on person, number, and tense. Example conjugations in present tense:

Note: The perfective counterpart might be 'дредговать' in specific contexts, but it's less common.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • земснаряд (a type of dredging machine, more general and commonly used in Russian contexts)
  • очиститель (cleaner, for the action, but less specific)
  (Земснаряд is often preferred in everyday Russian for similar equipment, with a slight emphasis on earth-moving.)
• Antonyms:
  • засыпать (to fill in, as in filling a waterway)
  • намывать (to build up sediment)

Related Phrases:

• Дреджер для очистки реки – A dredger for cleaning the river (used in environmental or engineering reports).
• Дредговать дно – To dredge the bottom (common in maritime operations, implying thorough cleaning).
• Морской дреджер – Marine dredger (refers to sea-based equipment, with connotations of large-scale projects).

Usage Notes:

'Дреджер' directly corresponds to the English noun 'dredge' as a machine, while 'дредговать' aligns with the verb form. Use 'дреджер' in formal technical writing or discussions about infrastructure. Be cautious with verb aspect: 'дредговать' is imperfective, so pair it with contexts implying ongoing action. In everyday Russian, native speakers might opt for more common synonyms like 'земснаряд' to avoid loanwords. When choosing between translations, select based on context—noun for objects, verb for actions.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Confusing 'дреджер' with 'дредж' (which isn't standard); learners might shorten it incorrectly.

  Correct: Use 'дреджер' as is. Incorrect example: "Я видел дредж." (Wrong form) Correct example: "Я видел дреджер." (Proper noun form)

  Explanation: Russian nouns don't typically shorten like this; it can lead to misunderstandings in technical contexts.

• Mistake: Incorrect verb conjugation, e.g., saying 'я дредгую' as 'я дреджую' (mixing with English pronunciation).

  Correct: 'Я дредгую' follows standard patterns. Incorrect example: "Я дреджую реку." (Altered pronunciation) Correct example: "Я дредгую реку."

  Explanation: Pay attention to Russian phonetics; the 'г' sound must be pronounced as in 'go', not softened.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, dredging (дреджинг) is particularly relevant due to the country's extensive river systems and ports, such as those on the Volga River. Terms like 'дреджер' reflect modern industrial influences and are tied to historical efforts in waterway management during the Soviet era, emphasizing engineering prowess in harsh environments.

Related Concepts:

• земснаряд
• очистка водоёмов
• гидротехнические работы