Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'fowl'

English Word: fowl

Key Russian Translations:

• птица [ˈptʲit͡sə] - [Formal, General]
• домашняя птица [dɐˈmaʂnəjə ˈptʲit͡sə] - [Formal, Specific to domesticated birds]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in everyday language, especially in contexts like agriculture or wildlife discussions).

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner; basic vocabulary that is straightforward for new learners, though inflections may add slight complexity).

Pronunciation (Russian):

птица: [ˈptʲit͡sə]

Note on птица: The 'п' is a voiceless bilabial plosive, and the palatalized 'тʲ' can be tricky for English speakers; it sounds softer, almost like 'ty'. Stress is on the first syllable.

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домашняя птица: [dɐˈmaʂnəjə ˈptʲit͡sə]

Note on домашняя птица: This is a compound phrase; focus on the rolled 'р' in 'птица' and the soft 'ш' in 'домашняя'. Pronounce as two separate words for clarity.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A bird, especially one that is domesticated or kept for food (general reference to poultry or birds).

Translation(s) & Context:

• птица - Used in formal or scientific contexts, such as describing wildlife or farm animals.
• домашняя птица - Applied in everyday or agricultural settings, emphasizing domesticated varieties like chickens.

Usage Examples:

• В нашей ферме разводят много домашней птицы, включая кур и уток.

  In our farm, we raise a lot of fowl, including chickens and ducks.

• Птица в этом регионе мигрирует осенью, но домашняя птица остается на месте.

  Fowl in this region migrates in the fall, but domesticated fowl stays put.

• Купите свежую птицу на рынке; она намного вкуснее, чем замороженная.

  Buy fresh fowl at the market; it's much tastier than frozen.

• Домашняя птица требует правильного ухода, чтобы избежать болезней.

  Fowl requires proper care to avoid diseases.

• В парке я увидел стаю диких птиц, похожих на нашу домашнюю птицу.

  In the park, I saw a flock of wild fowl that looked like our domesticated ones.

Meaning 2: Specifically referring to birds used for meat or eggs (e.g., in culinary or economic contexts).

Translation(s) & Context:

• птица - In culinary contexts, often implying edible birds.
• курица (as a subset) - [ˈkurʲit͡sə] - For specific types like chickens, in informal daily use.

Usage Examples:

• Для ужина мы приготовили жареную птицу с овощами.

  For dinner, we prepared roasted fowl with vegetables.

• Курица — это распространенный вид домашней птицы в русской кухне.

  Chicken is a common type of fowl in Russian cuisine.

• Фермеры экспортируют птицу в другие страны для продажи.

  Farmers export fowl to other countries for sale.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For "птица" (a feminine noun, 1st declension), it follows standard Russian noun inflections. It changes based on case, number, and gender.

For "домашняя птица" (a phrase), "домашняя" is an adjective that agrees with "птица" in gender, number, and case. It is invariable in form as a compound but follows adjective rules (e.g., домашней птицы in genitive).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • пернатые (birds in general, but less specific)
  • птичий скот (for domesticated fowl, with a more agricultural connotation)
• Antonyms:
  • хищник (predator, implying non-fowl or wild animals)
  • млекопитающее (mammal, contrasting with birds)

Related Phrases:

• Домашняя птица разведение - Breeding of fowl; refers to the practice of raising birds for food or eggs.
• Птица в полете - Fowl in flight; used metaphorically for freedom or migration.
• Свежая птица на рынке - Fresh fowl at the market; a common phrase for shopping.

Usage Notes:

"Птица" directly corresponds to "fowl" in a general sense but is broader, encompassing all birds. Use "домашняя птица" for precise matches to domesticated fowl. In formal contexts, opt for the full phrase; in informal speech, "птица" suffices. Be mindful of case agreements in Russian sentences, as it affects word endings. When choosing between translations, select based on context: "птица" for wildlife, "домашняя птица" for farming.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using "птица" without specifying domestication when "fowl" implies it. Correct: Specify as "домашняя птица". Example: Incorrect - "Я купил птица" (grammatical error and vague); Correct - "Я купил домашнюю птицу". Explanation: English learners often forget adjective agreement and context specificity.
• Mistake: Mispronouncing the palatalized sounds in "птица". Correct: Practice the 'тʲ' sound. Example: Incorrect pronunciation like "pee-tee-sa"; Correct: [ˈptʲit͡sə]. Explanation: This can lead to misunderstandings in spoken Russian.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, fowl like chickens ("курица") holds significance in traditional cuisine, such as in dishes like "куриный бульон" (chicken broth), which is a staple in family meals. Historically, raising fowl was a common rural activity, symbolizing self-sufficiency, and it appears in folk tales as a representation of everyday life.

Related Concepts:

• курица (chicken)
• утка (duck)
• птичий грипп (bird flu)