Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'emerald'

English Word: emerald

Key Russian Translations:

• изумруд (/ɪˈzu.mrʊt/) - [Formal, Noun, Used in contexts related to gemstones or colors]
• изумрудный (/ɪˈzu.mrʊdnɨj/) - [Formal, Adjective, Used to describe the color or quality, e.g., in artistic or descriptive language]

Frequency: Medium (The word is commonly encountered in literature, jewelry discussions, and color descriptions, but not in everyday casual conversation.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for изумруд; B2 (Upper Intermediate) for изумрудный, as it involves basic noun and adjective forms but requires understanding of Russian declensions.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

изумруд: /ɪˈzu.mrʊt/ (Stress on the second syllable; the 'у' sound is like the 'oo' in "food", but shorter.)

изумрудный: /ɪˈzu.mrʊdnɨj/ (Similar to изумруд, but with an additional 'нɨj' ending; note the soft 'н' sound.)

Note on изумруд: Pronunciation can vary slightly by region; in some dialects, the initial 'и' might be softer. Pay attention to the rolled 'р' for authenticity.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A precious green gemstone (e.g., the mineral beryl).

Translation(s) & Context:

• изумруд - Used in formal or scientific contexts, such as jewelry, geology, or historical descriptions; common in written Russian.

Usage Examples:

• В музее выставлен редкий изумруд из Сибири.

  In the museum, a rare emerald from Siberia is on display.

• Она подарила ему кольцо с изумрудом на день рождения.

  She gave him a ring with an emerald for his birthday.

• Изумруд часто ассоциируется с богатством и роскошью в русских сказках.

  Emerald is often associated with wealth and luxury in Russian folktales.

• Геологи нашли крупный изумруд в горах Алтая.

  Geologists found a large emerald in the Altai Mountains.

Meaning 2: A bright green color (e.g., describing shades in art or fashion).

Translation(s) & Context:

• изумрудный - Used as an adjective in descriptive contexts, such as painting, clothing, or nature; more common in modern, everyday language.

Usage Examples:

• Её платье было изумрудного цвета, идеально подходящего для вечера.

  Her dress was of an emerald color, perfectly suited for the evening.

• Лес в осеннем изумрудном оттенке выглядел волшебно.

  The forest in its autumn emerald shade looked magical.

• Художник использовал изумрудный пигмент для фона картины.

  The artist used emerald pigment for the background of the painting.

• Изумрудный узор на ковре придаёт комнате свежесть.

  The emerald pattern on the carpet gives the room a fresh look.

• В интерьере модного дома доминирует изумрудный цвет.

  In the interior of the fashion house, the emerald color dominates.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

изумруд is a masculine noun (3rd declension). It follows standard Russian noun patterns with inflections for case and number. изумрудный is an adjective that agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies.

Note: изумруд does not have irregular forms, making it straightforward for learners. For adjectives like изумрудный, changes occur based on the noun's gender (e.g., изумрудная for feminine).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • бирюза (biryuza) - Similar green shade, but more specific to turquoise; used in jewelry contexts.
  • яшма (yashma) - For green gemstones in general, with subtle differences in connotation for semi-precious stones.
• Antonyms:
  • рубин (rubin) - Represents red gemstones, contrasting the green color.
  • чёрный (chyornyy) - For black or dark colors, opposing the brightness of emerald.

Related Phrases:

• Изумрудное око (Izumrudnoye oko) - Literally "emerald eye"; refers to a striking green eye color; used in poetic or descriptive language.
• Изумрудный лес (Izumrudnyy les) - "Emerald forest"; describes a lush, green woodland; common in nature writing or tourism.
• Кольцо с изумрудом (Kol'tso s izumrudom) - "Ring with an emerald"; a fixed phrase in jewelry contexts, implying luxury.

Usage Notes:

Emerald translates directly to "изумруд" as a noun and "изумрудный" as an adjective, but in Russian, it's important to consider context: use "изумруд" for the gemstone in formal or scientific settings, and "изумрудный" for colors in everyday descriptions. Unlike English, Russian adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify, which can be a key point for learners. For example, choose "изумрудный" over other greens like "зелёный" when emphasizing a specific vibrant shade. In cultural or historical texts, these words often carry connotations of wealth, so they are more common in literature than in casual speech.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "изумруд" without proper declension, e.g., saying "Я видел изумруд" in a context requiring genitive like "Я видел кольцо изумруд" (incorrect; should be "Я видел кольцо с изумрудом").

  Correct: Я видел кольцо с изумрудом. Explanation: Russian requires the instrumental or prepositional case in such phrases to show possession or association.

• Error: Confusing "изумруд" with "изумленный" (meaning "amazed"), leading to misuse in sentences.

  Correct: Use "изумруд" only for the gem or color; for "amazed," use "изумленный." Explanation: These words are unrelated, but their similar spelling trips up beginners.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "изумруд" often symbolizes prosperity and mystery, appearing in folktales like those of Pushkin, where emeralds are treasures guarded by mythical creatures. Historically, emeralds were imported to Russia via trade routes and featured in imperial jewelry, evoking a sense of exotic luxury rather than everyday items.

Related Concepts:

• алмаз (almaz) - Diamond, another precious stone.
• бирюза (biryuza) - Turquoise, a similar colored gem.
• драгоценные камни (dragotsennye kamni) - Precious stones, broader category.