Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'fishery'

English Word: fishery

Key Russian Translations:

• Рыболовство [rɨbalófstvə] - [Formal, used in professional or academic contexts]
• Рыбное хозяйство [rɨ́bnəje xəzjájstvə] - [Formal, often implies management or economic aspects]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in discussions about industry, economics, and environmental topics, but not in everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian noun declensions and vocabulary related to professions and nature, as per CEFR standards)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Рыболовство: [rɨbalófstvə]

Рыбное хозяйство: [rɨ́bnəje xəzjájstvə]

Note on Рыболовство: The stress falls on the third syllable ("lóf"), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the rolled 'r' and soft consonants. Variations may occur in dialects.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: The industry or activity of catching fish and other aquatic animals for commercial or subsistence purposes.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Рыболовство - Used in formal contexts like environmental reports or economic discussions, emphasizing the practice itself.
• Рыбное хозяйство - Applied in contexts involving management, such as fisheries as an economic sector or sustainable practices.

Usage Examples:

• В России рыболовство является важной отраслью экономики, особенно в прибрежных регионах.

  In Russia, fishery is an important sector of the economy, especially in coastal regions.

• Международные соглашения регулируют рыбное хозяйство, чтобы предотвратить перелов рыбы.

  International agreements regulate fishery to prevent overfishing.

• Молодые рыбаки обучаются современным методам рыболовства для устойчивого развития.

  Young fishermen are trained in modern fishery methods for sustainable development.

• В некоторых районах рыбное хозяйство сочетается с туризмом, привлекающим любителей рыбалки.

  In some areas, fishery is combined with tourism, attracting fishing enthusiasts.

Meaning 2: A place or facility where fish are bred, raised, or caught, such as a fish farm or fishing ground.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Рыболовство - In a more localized context, referring to specific fishing grounds or operations.
• Рыбное хозяйство - Often used for organized facilities like fish farms, with an emphasis on husbandry.

Usage Examples:

• Это рыбное хозяйство производит тысячи тонн лосося ежегодно.

  This fishery produces thousands of tons of salmon annually.

• Локальное рыболовство в озерах Сибири поддерживает местные сообщества.

  Local fishery in Siberia's lakes supports community livelihoods.

• Правительство инвестирует в развитие рыбного хозяйства для повышения экспорта.

  The government is investing in fishery development to increase exports.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations are neuter nouns in Russian. "Рыболовство" and "Рыбное хозяйство" follow standard Russian declension patterns for neuter nouns, with changes based on case, number, and gender agreements.

Note: These nouns do not have irregular inflections, making them relatively straightforward, but pay attention to adjective agreements in phrases like "рыбное хозяйство".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Рыбный промысел (rybnyy promysel) - Similar to "fishery" but emphasizes commercial exploitation; often used interchangeably with "рыболовство".
  • Рыбохозяйственный комплекс (rybokhozyaystvennyy kompleks) - More formal, referring to a comprehensive system or network.
• Antonyms:
  • Сельское хозяйство (selskoye khozyaystvo) - Agriculture, contrasting with aquatic-based industries.
  • Охота (okhota) - Hunting, as it involves land-based animal pursuit rather than fishing.

Related Phrases:

• Морское рыболовство (morskoe rybolovstvo) - Marine fishery; refers to ocean-based fishing operations.
• Устойчивый рыбный промысел (ustoychivyy rybnyy promysel) - Sustainable fishery; emphasizes environmentally friendly practices.
• Рыболовная отрасль (rybolovnaya otrasl) - Fishing industry; a broader term for the sector as a whole.

Usage Notes:

• "Рыболовство" is the most direct equivalent to "fishery" in English and is preferred in formal writing, while "Рыбное хозяйство" highlights economic or managerial aspects, similar to "fisheries management".
• Use the genitive case when indicating possession or relation, e.g., "развитие рыболовства" (development of fishery).
• In spoken Russian, these terms are more common in professional contexts; for casual conversation about fishing as a hobby, use "рыбалка" instead.
• When choosing between translations, opt for "Рыбное хозяйство" if the context involves infrastructure or policy.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the nominative case incorrectly in phrases, e.g., saying "в рыболовство" instead of "в рыболовстве" (in fishery).
  Correct: "В рыболовстве работают тысячи людей." (Thousands of people work in fishery.)
  Explanation: Russian requires the prepositional case for locations, so always check case endings.
• Error: Confusing with "рыбалка" (recreational fishing), which is not synonymous with commercial fishery.
  Correct: Use "рыболовство" for industry contexts.
  Explanation: "Рыбалка" implies leisure, leading to misunderstandings in professional discussions.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, fishery has historical significance, particularly in regions like the Far East and the Arctic, where it ties into traditions of survival and community. For instance, the annual fish harvest festivals in Siberia reflect how fishery contributes to national identity and environmental stewardship, often symbolizing resilience against harsh climates.

Related Concepts:

• Рыба (ryba) - Fish
• Аквакультура (akvakul'tura) - Aquaculture
• Экология (ekologiya) - Ecology (often linked in sustainable fishery discussions)