Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'flowerpot'

English Word: flowerpot

Key Russian Translations:

• горшок [ɡɐrˈʂok] - [Common noun, Informal]
• цветочный горшок [ˈtsvʲetət͡ɕnɨj ɡɐrˈʂok] - [Descriptive phrase, Formal, used for emphasis on the flowery aspect]

Frequency: Low (This word is not commonly used in everyday conversation but appears in contexts related to gardening or home decor.)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner level, as it involves basic vocabulary and simple noun structures, though the second translation may require understanding of adjectives, pushing it to A2-B1 for learners.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

горшок: [ɡɐrˈʂok]

Note on горшок: The 'ш' sound is similar to the 'sh' in English "shoe," but more guttural. Stress falls on the second syllable, which is common in Russian nouns.

цветочный горшок: [ˈtsvʲetət͡ɕnɨj ɡɐrˈʂok]

Note on цветочный горшок: Pay attention to the soft sign 'ь' in 'цветочный,' which palatalizes the preceding consonant, making it sound more fluid. The phrase is compound, so pronounce it as two connected words.

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Meanings and Usage:

A container used for planting flowers or plants

Translation(s) & Context:

• горшок - Used in casual, everyday contexts when referring to a simple pot for indoor plants or gardening.
• цветочный горшок - Employed in more formal or descriptive settings, such as in horticulture, shopping, or when specifying the purpose for flowers.

Usage Examples:

• Я посадил цветок в горшок на подоконнике.

  I planted a flower in the flowerpot on the windowsill.

• Этот цветочный горшок сделан из керамики и идеально подходит для комнатных растений.

  This flowerpot is made of ceramics and is perfect for indoor plants.

• В магазине я купил новый горшок для моих любимых цветов.

  In the store, I bought a new flowerpot for my favorite flowers.

• Дети расписали старый горшок яркими красками, чтобы он выглядел как новый.

  The children painted the old flowerpot with bright colors to make it look new.

• В саду у бабушки стоят несколько цветочных горшков с розами и геранью.

  In grandma's garden, there are several flowerpots with roses and geraniums.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations are nouns. "Горшок" is a masculine noun (3rd declension), and "цветочный горшок" functions as a noun phrase where "цветочный" is an adjective agreeing with "горшок." Russian nouns and adjectives inflect based on case, number, and gender. Below is a table for the inflections of "горшок" as a standalone noun. "Цветочный" will inflect accordingly when used as an adjective.

For "цветочный горшок," the adjective "цветочный" changes as follows in singular masculine: Genitive - цветочного, Dative - цветочному, etc. It remains unchanged in plural forms relative to the noun.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • ваза (vaza) - More commonly for decorative pots, with a slight connotation of elegance.
  • кашпо (kashpo) - A borrowed word, used for hanging or decorative planters, often in urban settings.
• Antonyms: None directly applicable, as "flowerpot" is a specific object without a clear opposite. However, in broader contexts, words like "пустыня" (pustyna, desert) could imply opposition in gardening themes.

Related Phrases:

• Цветочный горшок на балконе - A flowerpot on the balcony; Used in contexts of home decoration or urban gardening.
• Горшок для рассады - Pot for seedlings; Common in agricultural or indoor planting scenarios.
• Декоративный горшок - Decorative flowerpot; Refers to aesthetically designed pots, often with cultural emphasis on home aesthetics in Russian culture.

Usage Notes:

"Горшок" directly corresponds to "flowerpot" in English but is more general, often implying a simple clay or plastic container. Use "цветочный горшок" for precision when emphasizing flowers. In formal writing or speech, opt for the full phrase to avoid ambiguity. Grammatically, always ensure adjectives like "цветочный" agree in case, number, and gender with the noun. For English learners, remember that Russian nouns require the correct case in sentences, e.g., in prepositional phrases like "в горшке" (in the flowerpot).

Common Errors:

• Confusing "горшок" with "ваза": Learners might use "ваза" for a flowerpot, but "ваза" typically means a vase for cut flowers, not a planting container. Correct usage: Say "горшок" for planting, e.g., Incorrect: "Я поставил цветок в вазу" (implying a vase), Correct: "Я посадил цветок в горшок."

• Forgetting inflections: Beginners often use the nominative form everywhere, e.g., Incorrect: "Купить горшок" in a genitive context, Correct: "Купить горшка" if needed. This can lead to grammatical errors in sentences.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, flowerpots like "горшок" are symbolic of home and family life, often seen in dachas (country cottages) or urban apartments. They reflect a deep appreciation for nature in a harsh climate, with traditions of exchanging potted plants as gifts during holidays like International Women's Day, emphasizing nurturing and domesticity.

Related Concepts:

• цветок (flower)
• растение (plant)
• сад (garden)
• балкон (balcony, often associated with urban planting)