Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'drier'

English Word: drier

Key Russian Translations:

• сушилка [ˈsuʃɨlkə] - [Common noun, used for a device that dries something, such as a clothes dryer]
• сухой (сравнительная степень) [sʊˈxoj] - [Adjective in comparative form, meaning 'drier' as in more dry; Informal]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in everyday contexts like household appliances, but not as frequent as basic vocabulary).

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner for the noun form; B1 Intermediate for adjective forms, as it involves basic noun declension or adjective comparison).

Pronunciation (Russian):

сушилка: [ˈsuʃɨlkə]

Note on сушилка: The stress is on the first syllable; the 'ш' sound is a voiceless postalveolar fricative, similar to 'sh' in English 'shoe'. Be careful with the soft sign 'лкa', which affects vowel pronunciation.

сухой (сравнительная степень): [sʊˈxoj] (as in 'сухее' [sʊˈxʲee] for the comparative form)

Note on сухой: The comparative form 'сухее' involves palatalization of the final consonant; pronounce it with a soft 'e' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A device or apparatus used for drying (e.g., clothes dryer)

Translation(s) & Context:

• сушилка - Used in everyday contexts for household appliances, such as in laundry or industrial settings.

Usage Examples:

• Я повесил одежду в сушилку, чтобы она высохла быстрее. (Ya povesil odezhdu v sushilku, chtoby ona vysokhla bystree.)

  I hung the clothes in the dryer to make them dry faster. (This example shows the noun in a domestic context.)

• В нашей квартире есть автоматическая сушилка для белья. (V nashey kvartire yest' avtomaticheskaya sushilka dlya belya.)

  In our apartment, there's an automatic dryer for laundry. (Illustrates the noun with adjectives for specification.)

• Сушилка в прачечной сломалась, так что нам пришлось сушить вещи на воздухе. (Sushilka v prachechnoy slomalas', tak chto nam prikhodilos' sushit' veshchi na vozdukhe.)

  The dryer in the laundromat broke, so we had to dry the clothes in the air. (Demonstrates usage in a problem-solving scenario.)

• Модерная сушилка экономит время и энергию. (Modernaya sushilka ekonomit vremya i energii.)

  A modern dryer saves time and energy. (Shows the noun in a technological context.)

Meaning 2: Comparative form of the adjective 'dry' (e.g., more dry)

Translation(s) & Context:

• сухее - Used to compare levels of dryness, often in descriptive or environmental contexts; Informal or neutral.

Usage Examples:

• Этот климат гораздо суше, чем в моем родном городе. (Etot klimat gornazdo suchee, chem v moyem rodnom gorode.)

  This climate is much drier than in my hometown. (This example compares environmental conditions.)

• После дождя почва становится суше только через несколько часов. (Posle dozhdya pochva stanovitsya suchee tol'ko cherez neskol'ko chasov.)

  After the rain, the soil becomes drier only after a few hours. (Illustrates temporal change in state.)

• Я предпочитаю суше вино, чем сладкое. (Ya predpochtayu suchee vino, chem sladkoye.)

  I prefer drier wine than sweet. (Shows comparative preference in tastes.)

• Воздух в пустыне суше, чем в лесу. (Vozdukh v pustyne suchee, chem v lesu.)

  The air in the desert is drier than in the forest. (Compares natural environments.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For the noun 'сушилка' (feminine noun), it follows standard first-declension patterns with regular inflections based on case and number.

For the adjective form 'сухой' (in comparative 'сухее'), it is an adjective and changes based on gender, number, and case, but the comparative form is relatively invariant: сухее (neuter/feminine singular), with slight adjustments in context.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • сушитель (sushitel) - More general term for a drying device; often used interchangeably but implies a broader mechanism.
  • высушитель (vysushitel) - Emphasizes the action of drying; used in technical contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • увлажнитель (uvlazhnitel) - A device that adds moisture, opposite in function.
  • влажный (vlaghnyy) - As an adjective antonym for 'dry' in comparative sense.

Related Phrases:

• автоматическая сушилка (avtomaticheskaya sushilka) - Automatic dryer; commonly used in modern households.
• сушилка для волос (sushilka dlya volos) - Hair dryer; a specific application in personal care. (English explanation: This phrase is used for beauty and grooming contexts.)
• промышленная сушилка (promyshlennaya sushilka) - Industrial dryer; refers to large-scale drying equipment. (English explanation: Highlights usage in manufacturing or agriculture.)

Usage Notes:

The English word 'drier' can translate to 'сушилка' as a noun for devices, but for the adjective form, use 'сухий' in its comparative form like 'сухее'. Note that Russian nouns like 'сушилка' must agree in case, gender, and number, which differs from English. For formal contexts, prefer full phrases; in informal speech, it's straightforward. When choosing between translations, opt for 'сушилка' for tangible objects and 'сухее' for descriptions.

• Grammar tip: Always decline 'сушилка' based on its role in the sentence.
• Context guide: In technical or scientific writing, 'сушитель' might be more precise than 'сушилка'.

Common Errors:

English learners often confuse 'сушилка' with 'сушитель', using them interchangeably without considering nuance; for example, incorrectly saying "Я использую сушитель для одежды" when 'сушилка' is more accurate for a dryer. Correct usage: "Я использую сушилку для одежды". Explanation: 'Сушитель' implies a general drying agent, while 'сушилка' specifies a machine. Another error is forgetting to decline the noun, e.g., saying "в сушилка" instead of "в сушилке".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'сушилка' is a practical household item, especially in urban apartments where space is limited and drying clothes outdoors is impractical due to weather. This reflects the emphasis on efficiency in daily life in Russia, particularly in colder climates where air-drying is less feasible.

Related Concepts:

• прачечная (prachechnaya)
• стиральная машина (stiral'naya mashina)
• влажность (vlaghnost')