Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'glasswork'

English Word: glasswork

Key Russian Translations:

• стеклянные изделия [ˈstʲɪklʲənːɨjə ɪzdʲɪˈlʲja] - [Formal, Plural]
• стеклодувное дело [ˈstʲɪkləduvnəjə ˈdʲɛlə] - [Formal, often used in artistic or industrial contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in discussions about arts, crafts, and manufacturing, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian noun declensions and vocabulary related to materials and crafts)

Pronunciation (Russian):

стеклянные изделия: [ˈstʲɪklʲənːɨjə ɪzdʲɪˈlʲja]

стеклодувное дело: [ˈstʲɪkləduvnəjə ˈdʲɛlə]

Note on стеклянные изделия: The stress falls on the first syllable of "стеклянные" and the word often has a soft 'л' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers due to the palatalization. Variations in regional accents may soften the vowels further.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Glasswork as artistic or crafted glass objects (e.g., sculptures, ornaments)

Translation(s) & Context:

• стеклянные изделия - Used in formal or descriptive contexts, such as art exhibitions or product descriptions, to refer to handmade glass items.
• стеклодувное дело - Applied in contexts involving the process or profession, like workshops or historical discussions.

Usage Examples:

• В музее выставлены красивые стеклянные изделия, сделанные мастерами XIX века.

  In the museum, beautiful glasswork pieces made by masters of the 19th century are exhibited.

• Она увлечена стеклодувным делом и создаёт уникальные вазы из разноцветного стекла.

  She is passionate about glasswork and creates unique vases from colorful glass.

• Стеклянные изделия в этом магазине стоят дорого из-за ручной работы.

  The glasswork in this store is expensive due to the handmade craftsmanship.

• Во время фестиваля стеклодувное дело демонстрируется как традиционное ремесло.

  During the festival, glasswork is demonstrated as a traditional craft.

• Молодые художники изучают стеклянные изделия, чтобы вдохновиться новыми идеями.

  Young artists study glasswork to get inspired by new ideas.

Meaning 2: Glasswork as industrial glass production (e.g., factory-made items)

Translation(s) & Context:

• стеклянные изделия - In industrial or commercial contexts, referring to mass-produced glass products like bottles or windows.

Usage Examples:

• Завод производит стеклянные изделия для повседневного использования, такие как стаканы и бутылки.

  The factory produces glasswork for everyday use, such as glasses and bottles.

• Стеклянные изделия из этого завода экспортируются в разные страны.

  Glasswork from this factory is exported to various countries.

• Современные технологии улучшили качество стеклянных изделий в промышленности.

  Modern technologies have improved the quality of glasswork in industry.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations are noun phrases. "Стеклянные изделия" is a plural noun phrase where "изделия" (products/items) is a neuter plural noun that declines according to Russian cases. "Стеклодувное дело" is a neuter singular noun that does not decline irregularly but follows standard patterns for neuter nouns.

Note: "Стеклянные" is an adjective that agrees with "изделия" in case, number, and gender, making it variable.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • стекловарение (glassmaking; more focused on the process)
  • стеклянный промысел (glass craft; implies traditional artisan work)
• Antonyms:
  • металлические изделия (metal products; contrasts with glass materials)

Synonyms like "стекловарение" emphasize the production aspect, while "стеклянный промысел" highlights cultural or folk traditions.

Related Phrases:

• Ручное стеклодувное дело - Handmade glasswork; refers to artisanal techniques in crafts.
• Произведения из стекла - Works made of glass; often used in artistic contexts.
• Стеклянные изделия народного промысла - Folk glasswork products; implies cultural heritage items with a brief explanation of their traditional value.

Usage Notes:

• English "glasswork" often corresponds directly to "стеклянные изделия" in formal or commercial settings, but choose "стеклодувное дело" for contexts involving the craft process to better capture nuances.
• Be mindful of gender and number agreement in Russian sentences; for example, adjectives like "стеклянные" must match the noun they describe.
• In spoken Russian, these terms are more common in professional or educational discussions rather than casual conversation.
• When multiple translations exist, select based on context: use "изделия" for products and "дело" for the activity or field.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "стекло" alone to mean "glasswork," which only means "glass" as a material, not the crafted items. Correct: Specify "стеклянные изделия" for clarity. Example of error: "Я купил стекло" (incorrect for "I bought glasswork"). Correct: "Я купил стеклянные изделия."
• Error: Forgetting to decline nouns in sentences, e.g., saying "в стеклянные изделия" instead of the proper genitive form. Explanation: Russian requires case agreement, so always check the sentence structure for accuracy.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, glasswork like "стеклянные изделия" often ties to historical traditions, such as the famous glassblowing in regions like Gus-Khrustalny. It symbolizes artistry and heritage, frequently featured in museums and festivals, reflecting Russia's rich craftsmanship legacy from the imperial era.

Related Concepts:

• керамика (ceramics)
• художественные ремесла (artistic crafts)
• промышленное производство (industrial production)