Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'fillet'

English Word: fillet

Key Russian Translations:

• филе [ˈfʲilʲe] - [Informal, Common in culinary contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Frequently used in everyday conversations related to food and cooking, but not in general vocabulary).

Difficulty: A2 (Elementary level; straightforward for beginners to learn and use in basic sentences).

Pronunciation (Russian):

филе: [ˈfʲilʲe]

Note on филе: The stress is on the first syllable. The 'ф' is pronounced as a voiceless labiodental fricative, similar to 'f' in English "fish". Be mindful of the soft 'л' sound, which is palatalized.

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Meanings and Usage:

A strip of meat or fish without bones, typically used in cooking.

Translation(s) & Context:

• филе - Used in informal and formal contexts when referring to boneless cuts of meat or fish in recipes, menus, or daily discussions about food.

Usage Examples:

• Я купил свежее филе лосося для ужина. (Ya kupil svezheye file lososya dlya uzhina.)

  I bought fresh salmon fillet for dinner. (This example shows the word in a simple shopping and meal-planning context.)

• В ресторане подают запеченное филе курицы с овощами. (V restorane podavayut zapyochenoye file kuritsy s ovoshchami.)

  The restaurant serves baked chicken fillet with vegetables. (Illustrates usage in a dining or menu description.)

• Для диетического питания лучше выбрать филе рыбы. (Dlya dieticheskogo pitaniya luchshe vybrat' file ryby.)

  For a dietary meal, it's better to choose fish fillet. (Demonstrates the word in health and nutrition contexts.)

• Она приготовила филе говядины на гриле. (Ona prigotovila file govyadiny na grille.)

  She grilled the beef fillet. (Shows the word with different meats in a cooking verb phrase.)

• Филе тунца часто используют в салатах. (File tuntsa chasto ispol'zuyut v salatakh.)

  Tuna fillet is often used in salads. (Highlights usage in varied culinary applications.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"филе" is a neuter noun in Russian and does not undergo significant changes in most forms. It is an uncountable or invariant noun in common usage, especially when referring to food items.

Note: As a borrowed word, "филе" is relatively stable and doesn't follow full Slavic inflection patterns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • кусок (kusok) - A general piece, often used interchangeably in informal contexts.
  • стейк (steyk) - Specifically for thicker cuts, with a slight nuance towards grilled meat.
• Antonyms:
  • кость (kost') - Bone, as it contrasts with the boneless nature of fillet.

Related Phrases:

• филе минтая - Fillet of pollock (A common seafood phrase in Russian cuisine).
• запеченное филе - Baked fillet (Used in recipes or menus to describe preparation methods).
• филе в духовке - Fillet in the oven (Indicates a specific cooking technique).

Usage Notes:

"Филе" directly corresponds to the English "fillet" in culinary contexts, emphasizing boneless cuts. It is versatile and can be used in both formal (e.g., restaurant menus) and informal settings (e.g., home cooking). When choosing between translations, stick with "филе" for precision in food-related discussions. Grammatically, it remains invariant in most cases, making it easier for English learners, but always pair it with appropriate prepositions like "из" (from) for specifics, e.g., "филе из курицы" (fillet from chicken).

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using "филет" instead of "филе" (a common misspelling due to English influence). Correct: "филе". Explanation: The correct form ends with "е", not "т". For example, incorrect: "Я ем филет" (Ya yem filet) vs. Correct: "Я ем филе" (Ya yem file).
• Mistake: Confusing it with "file" as in a computer file, which is "файл" in Russian. Correct usage: In culinary contexts, always use "филе" to avoid ambiguity.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "филе" is a staple in everyday meals and reflects the importance of fresh, prepared ingredients in traditional cuisine. It often appears in dishes like Olivier salad or various fish preparations, symbolizing simplicity and health-conscious eating, especially in modern urban diets.

Related Concepts:

• курица (kuritsa) - Chicken
• рыба (ryba) - Fish
• стейк (steyk) - Steak