Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'farrow'

English Word: farrow

Key Russian Translations:

• опорос [ɐˈporəs] - [Formal, Used in agricultural or veterinary contexts]
• поросёнок [pərɐˈsʲonək] - [Informal, Plural: поросёнки; Used when referring to a piglet or young pigs]

Frequency: Low (Primarily used in specialized fields like farming and animal husbandry; not common in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; Requires understanding of Russian noun declensions and vocabulary related to animals, but accessible with basic grammar knowledge. For 'опорос': B2 due to its technical nature; for 'поросёнок': B1.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

опорос: [ɐˈporəs]

Note on опорос: The stress falls on the second syllable. Be mindful of the soft 'р' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers due to its rolled pronunciation.

поросёнок: [pərɐˈsʲonək]

Note on поросёнок: The 'ё' is pronounced as a distinct sound [jo], and the word has a diminutive suffix, making it softer in tone. Variations in regional accents may soften the 'сʲ'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A litter of pigs (noun, referring to the young pigs born at one time)

Translation(s) & Context:

• опорос - Used in formal or technical contexts, such as veterinary reports or farming discussions, to describe the event or result of pig farrowing.
• поросёнок - Applied in more general or informal settings, often when discussing animal breeding or children's stories about farm animals.

Usage Examples:

• Фермер ожидал опорос от своей свиноматки в ближайшие дни. (The farmer was expecting the farrow from his sow in the coming days.)

  The farmer was expecting the farrow from his sow in the coming days.

• Поросёнок из последнего опороса был слабым и нуждался в дополнительном уходе. (The piglet from the latest farrow was weak and needed extra care.)

  The piglet from the latest farrow was weak and needed extra care.

• В сельскохозяйственной литературе часто описывается процесс опороса у домашних животных. (Agricultural literature often describes the process of farrowing in domestic animals.)

  Agricultural literature often describes the process of farrowing in domestic animals.

• Маленькие поросёнки из опороса резвились в загоне. (The little piglets from the farrow were frolicking in the pen.)

  The little piglets from the farrow were frolicking in the pen.

• После опороса свиноматка заботливо кормит своих поросёнков. (After farrowing, the sow carefully feeds her piglets.)

  After farrowing, the sow carefully feeds her piglets. This example shows the word in a nurturing context.

2. The act of a sow giving birth (verb form in English, translated as a noun in Russian)

Translation(s) & Context:

• опорос - Specifically denotes the birthing process, often in professional or scientific contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Опорос свиноматки произошёл без осложнений. (The farrowing of the sow occurred without complications.)

  The farrowing of the sow occurred without complications.

• Ветеринар подготовился к опоросу, чтобы помочь в случае необходимости. (The veterinarian prepared for the farrowing to assist if needed.)

  The veterinarian prepared for the farrowing to assist if needed.

• Опорос – это критический момент в разведении свиней. (Farrowing is a critical moment in pig breeding.)

  Farrowing is a critical moment in pig breeding.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'опорос' and 'поросёнок' are nouns in Russian. 'Опорос' is a masculine noun and follows standard patterns with some irregularities. 'Поросёнок' is a diminutive masculine noun and declines regularly.

Note: 'Опорос' is less commonly used in plural and remains invariant in some contexts due to its technical usage.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • опорос: роды (rody) - More general term for birth.
  • поросёнок: поросят (porosyata) - For piglets in plural, implying a group.
• Antonyms:
  • опорос: стерилизация (sterilizatsiya) - Referring to prevention of birth.
  • поросёнок: взрослый свин (vzroslyy svin) - Adult pig, contrasting with young.

Related Phrases:

• Опорос свиноматки - The farrowing of a sow; Used in veterinary contexts to describe the birthing process.
• Молодые поросёнки - Young piglets; A phrase for discussing newborn animals in farming.
• Подготовка к опоросу - Preparation for farrowing; Common in agricultural planning.

Usage Notes:

'Опорос' directly corresponds to the English 'farrow' as a process, but it's more formal and technical, often used in written reports rather than spoken language. 'Поросёнок' is a diminutive form, making it affectionate, and is preferred in informal or narrative contexts. English speakers should note that Russian nouns decline based on case, so always adjust endings according to sentence structure (e.g., use genitive for possession). When choosing between translations, opt for 'опорос' in professional settings and 'поросёнок' for everyday or educational discussions.

Common Errors:

• English learners often confuse 'опорос' with 'пород' (porod, meaning breed), leading to incorrect usage like "опород" instead of "опорос". Correct: Use 'опорос' for the birthing event; Error example: "Свин опородилась" (wrong); Right: "Произошёл опорос".

• Misdeclining 'поросёнок' in cases, such as using nominative in all positions: "Я видел поросёнок" (incorrect; should be "поросёнка" in accusative). Explanation: Always apply proper declension to avoid grammatical errors.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like 'поросёнок' often appear in folktales and children's stories, symbolizing innocence and rural life, as seen in traditional fairy tales where farm animals play key roles. 'Опорос' reflects Russia's agricultural heritage, emphasizing the importance of livestock in historical and modern rural communities.

Related Concepts:

• Свиноматка (sow)
• Роды (birth process)
• Скот (livestock)