Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'flagstaff'

English Word: flagstaff

Key Russian Translations:

• флагшток /flɐɡʂtok/ - [Formal, Technical]

Frequency: Low (This word is not commonly used in everyday Russian conversation; it's more prevalent in military, nautical, or historical contexts.)

Difficulty: Intermediate (B1 level; requires understanding of Russian noun declensions and vocabulary related to objects and structures.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

флагшток: /flɐɡʂtok/

Note on флагшток: The 'ш' sound (represented as ʂ) is a voiceless postalveolar fricative, which can be challenging for English speakers; it's similar to the 'sh' in 'ship' but more retracted. Stress falls on the second syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

A pole on which a flag is raised (primary meaning).

Translation(s) & Context:

• флагшток - Used in formal, military, or architectural contexts, such as describing flagpoles on buildings or ships.

Usage Examples:

• На крыше здания установлен флагшток для национального флага.

  On the roof of the building, a flagstaff is installed for the national flag.

• Во время парада солдаты подняли флаг на флагшток.

  During the parade, the soldiers raised the flag on the flagstaff.

• Флагшток у ворот крепости был поврежден во время шторма.

  The flagstaff at the fortress gates was damaged during the storm.

• В музее экспонируется старинный флагшток из эпохи Российской империи.

  In the museum, an antique flagstaff from the era of the Russian Empire is exhibited.

• Инженеры спроектировали флагшток, устойчивый к сильным ветрам.

  Engineers designed a flagstaff resistant to strong winds.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

флагшток is a masculine inanimate noun in Russian, which means it follows the standard third-declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant. It has regular inflections based on case and number. Below is a table of its declensions in the singular form (plural is less common but follows standard patterns).

Note: In plural, it becomes флагштоки, with corresponding case endings (e.g., Genitive plural: флагштоков). This is a regular pattern, so no irregularities to note.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • мачта (mast) - Often used interchangeably in nautical contexts, but мачта implies a taller structure.
  • шток (staff or pole) - A more general term, less specific to flags.
• Antonyms: None directly applicable, as this is a physical object. However, conceptually, something like "опущенный флаг" (lowered flag) could imply opposition in a ceremonial sense.

Related Phrases:

• Поднимать флаг на флагштоке - To raise the flag on the flagstaff; used in ceremonial or patriotic contexts.
• Флагшток у здания - The flagstaff at the building; common in descriptions of landmarks.
• Установить флагшток - To install a flagstaff; refers to setting up in construction or events.

Usage Notes:

флагшток directly corresponds to the English "flagstaff" as a flagpole, but it's more formal and technical in Russian. It's typically used in written or official language rather than casual speech. When translating, ensure the context is clear—e.g., military or architectural—to avoid confusion with similar words like "флаг" (flag itself). If the English word refers to the city in Arizona, use "Флагстафф" as a proper noun instead. Grammatically, always decline it according to Russian cases for accuracy.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the word without proper declension, e.g., saying "в флагшток" instead of "на флагштоке" in contexts requiring the prepositional case.

  Correct: "Флаг висит на флагштоке." (The flag is on the flagstaff.)

  Explanation: Russian nouns must agree in case with prepositions; "на" requires prepositional case.

• Error: Confusing it with "флаг" (flag), leading to phrases like "флагшток означает флаг."

  Correct: "Флагшток — это опора для флага." (Flagstaff is the support for the flag.)

  Explanation: These are related but distinct; "флагшток" is the pole, not the flag itself.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, flagstaffs are often associated with national pride and military traditions, such as during Victory Day parades or at historical sites like the Kremlin. They symbolize authority and patriotism, reflecting Russia's imperial and Soviet history where flags were prominently displayed on poles during ceremonies.

Related Concepts:

• флаг (flag)
• мачта (mast)
• знамя (banner or standard)