Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'furnished'

English Word: furnished

Key Russian Translations:

• меблированный [mʲɪˈblʲɪrəvənːɨj] - [Formal, commonly used in real estate and descriptive contexts]
• оборудованный [ɐbɐrʊˈdəvənːɨj] - [Formal, when emphasizing equipment beyond just furniture, such as in technical or general furnishing]

Frequency: Medium (This word and its translations appear regularly in contexts like housing ads, everyday conversations about homes, but not in casual daily speech.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, based on CEFR; requires understanding of Russian adjectives and inflections, which can be challenging for beginners due to case and gender variations.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

меблированный: [mʲɪˈblʲɪrəvənːɨj]

оборудованный: [ɐbɐrʊˈdəvənːɨj]

Note on меблированный: The stress is on the third syllable; be mindful of the soft sign (ь) which affects the pronunciation of the preceding consonant, making it softer and more palatalized.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary meaning: As an adjective describing something equipped with furniture or amenities

Translation(s) & Context:

• меблированный - Used in formal or real estate contexts to describe apartments or rooms that come with furniture, e.g., in rental agreements.
• оборудованный - Applied in broader contexts where equipment or furnishings are implied, such as offices or vehicles, to indicate they are fully set up.

Usage Examples:

• Эта квартира меблирована и готова к заселению. (This apartment is furnished and ready for occupancy.)

  English: This apartment is furnished and ready for occupancy.

• Мы сняли меблированную комнату на лето. (We rented a furnished room for the summer.)

  English: We rented a furnished room for the summer. (This shows the word in a seasonal or temporary context.)

• Оборудованный офис позволяет начать работу сразу. (The furnished office allows you to start work immediately.)

  English: The furnished office allows you to start work immediately. (Here, it highlights equipment in a professional setting.)

• В отеле все номера меблированы современно. (In the hotel, all rooms are furnished in a modern style.)

  English: In the hotel, all rooms are furnished in a modern style. (Demonstrates use with adjectives for style.)

• Эта мастерская оборудована необходимыми инструментами. (This workshop is furnished with the necessary tools.)

  English: This workshop is furnished with the necessary tools. (Extends to non-furniture items in a practical context.)

Secondary meaning: In a more general sense, implying provision or supply (less common)

Translation(s) & Context:

• оборудованный - In contexts of supplying resources, e.g., in educational or industrial settings.

Usage Examples:

• Класс оборудован новыми компьютерами. (The classroom is furnished with new computers.)

  English: The classroom is furnished with new computers. (Illustrates furnishing in an educational environment.)

• Дом меблирован антикварной мебелью. (The house is furnished with antique furniture.)

  English: The house is furnished with antique furniture. (Shows specificity in type of furnishings.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations are adjectives, which inflect based on gender, number, and case in Russian. Adjectives like these follow the standard pattern for hard-stem adjectives.

Note: These adjectives are regular and change endings based on the noun they modify. For example, in accusative case, they align with the noun's animacy.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • обставленный (similar to меблированный, but implies arrangement; often used interchangeably in casual speech)
  • оснащенный (more general, emphasizing equipment; slight nuance towards technical setups)
• Antonyms:
  • немеблированный (unfurnished, direct opposite)
  • необорудованный (unequipped, lacking necessary items)

Related Phrases:

• Аренда меблированной квартиры (Rental of a furnished apartment) - Refers to leasing properties that include furniture, common in urban housing markets.
• Меблированный балкон (Furnished balcony) - Describes outdoor spaces equipped with seating or decor.
• Оборудованный гараж (Furnished garage) - Indicates a garage with tools or storage, often in real estate listings.

Usage Notes:

• Choose "меблированный" when the focus is specifically on furniture in living spaces, as it directly corresponds to the English "furnished" in housing contexts. It's more precise for apartments.
• "Оборудованный" is better for broader furnishing, such as in workplaces or vehicles, where items beyond furniture (e.g., tools) are involved. Be aware of formal contexts where these adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify.
• In spoken Russian, these words are often used in neutral or formal registers; avoid in very casual conversations. For example, when discussing rentals, always inflect correctly to match the noun (e.g., "меблированная квартира" for feminine noun).

Common Errors:

• English learners often forget to inflect the adjective, e.g., saying "меблированный квартира" instead of "меблированная квартира" (correct: feminine form). Error: Incorrect gender agreement. Correct: Ensure the adjective ends in -ая for feminine nouns.
• Confusing with synonyms: Using "оснащенный" when "меблированный" is needed, which might imply high-tech equipment rather than simple furniture. Explanation: Always consider the context; for basic home furnishings, stick to "меблированный".
• Overgeneralizing: Treating "оборудованный" as always meaning "furnished with furniture," when it can mean "equipped" in a non-furniture sense. Correct usage: Pair it with specific nouns to clarify, e.g., "оборудованный мебелью" if needed.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "меблированный" apartments are highly valued in urban areas like Moscow or St. Petersburg due to high mobility and the tradition of renting furnished spaces to save on costs. Historically, during the Soviet era, state-provided housing was often sparsely furnished, making the concept of "furnished" rentals a modern luxury tied to post-Soviet economic changes.

Related Concepts:

• квартира (apartment)
• мебель (furniture)
• аренда (rental)
• оснащение (equipment)