Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'grassy'

English Word: grassy

Key Russian Translations:

• травяной /trɐˈvʲanəj/ - [Informal, used for everyday descriptions of areas with grass]
• заросший травой /zɐˈroʃʲɪj ˈtravəj/ - [Formal, literal phrase for 'overgrown with grass', often in descriptive or literary contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in contexts like nature descriptions, but not as ubiquitous as basic adjectives like 'big' or 'small').

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; involves understanding adjective declension and basic nature-related vocabulary in Russian).

Pronunciation (Russian):

травяной: /trɐˈvʲanəj/ (Note the palatalized 'v' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers; stress on the second syllable.)

заросший травой: /zɐˈroʃʲɪj ˈtravəj/ (Emphasize the soft 'sh' in 'roshiy' and the vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.)

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: Describing something covered with or resembling grass, often in natural or outdoor contexts.

Translation(s) & Context:

• травяной - Used in informal settings for fields, lawns, or everyday environments; implies a verdant, green quality.
• заросший травой - Applied in more formal or descriptive contexts, such as literature or geography, to emphasize overgrowth.

Usage Examples:

• Мы наслаждались прогулкой по травяному лугу в летний день.

  We enjoyed a walk through the grassy meadow on a summer day.

• Дом был окружён заросшим травой садом, который требовал ухода.

  The house was surrounded by a garden overgrown with grass, which needed maintenance.

• Травяной склон холма идеален для пикника с семьёй.

  The grassy slope of the hill is perfect for a family picnic.

• В парке есть заросшие травой тропинки, где можно уединиться.

  In the park, there are paths overgrown with grass where one can find solitude.

• Её платье было украшено травяным узором, напоминающим поле.

  Her dress was adorned with a grassy pattern, reminiscent of a field.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "травяной" and "заросший травой" are adjectives or phrases derived from adjectives. "Травяной" is a standard short-form adjective that declines based on gender, number, and case in Russian. "Заросший травой" is a participial phrase and may not decline as a single unit, but its components do. Below is a declension table for "травяной" as it is the primary adjective:

Note: "Заросший травой" does not inflect as a single word but follows the rules of its parts; "травой" is in the instrumental case here and changes accordingly in phrases.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • травянистый (similar, but often implies a more dense or wild growth; used interchangeably in casual speech)
  • зелёный (green, but broader; focuses on color rather than texture)
• Antonyms:
  • бесплодный (barren, implying lack of vegetation)
  • голый (bare, often used for surfaces without any covering)

Related Phrases:

• травяной луг (grassy meadow; a common phrase for natural landscapes)
• заросший травой сад (overgrown garden with grass; implies neglect or wild beauty)
• травяной покров (grass cover; used in ecological or scientific contexts to describe vegetation layers)

Usage Notes:

"Травяной" directly corresponds to 'grassy' in English when describing surfaces or areas, but always ensure agreement with the noun's gender, number, and case in Russian sentences. For formal writing, "заросший травой" might be preferred for precision. It's commonly used in outdoor or environmental contexts, but avoid it in urban settings where "зелёный" could suffice. When choosing between translations, opt for "травяной" in spoken language and "заросший травой" for detailed descriptions.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Failing to decline "травяной" correctly, e.g., saying "в травяной парк" instead of "в травяном парке" (prepositional case). Correct: Use the proper case as shown in the inflections table. This error often stems from treating Russian adjectives like English ones, which don't decline.
• Mistake: Confusing with "травяной" and "зелёный", leading to overuse of "зелёный" for 'grassy'. Correct: "Травяной" specifically evokes grass texture, while "зелёный" is about color; for example, say "травяной холм" not "зелёный холм" if texture is key.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like "травяной" often evoke images of the vast Russian countryside, as seen in literature by authors like Tolstoy or Chekhov, where grassy fields symbolize freedom and nature's beauty. This reflects Russia's historical agrarian roots and the romanticization of rural life in art and poetry.

Related Concepts:

• трава (grass)
• луг (meadow)
• поляна (clearing)