Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'hatchery'

English Word: hatchery

Key Russian Translations:

• инкубатор [in.ku.ba.tór] - [Formal, Technical]
• выводковый завод [vɨ.vód.kov.ɨj zavód] - [Formal, Specialized; Used in fisheries or animal breeding]

Frequency: Medium (Common in technical, agricultural, or scientific contexts, but less frequent in everyday conversation).

Difficulty: Intermediate (B1 level; Requires basic understanding of Russian nouns and technical vocabulary; For 'выводковый завод', it may be B2 due to compound word familiarity).

Pronunciation (Russian):

инкубатор: [in.ku.ba.tór] (Stress on the third syllable; The 'о' in the third syllable is pronounced as a long 'o' sound).

выводковый завод: [vɨ.vód.kov.ɨj zavód] (Stress on the second syllable of 'выводковый' and the first of 'завод'; Note the soft sign 'ъ' in 'завод' affects the preceding consonant).

Note on инкубатор: Be cautious with the rolling 'r' sound, which is common in Russian but may be challenging for English speakers. Variations in regional accents might soften the vowels.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: A facility for hatching eggs, typically for birds, fish, or reptiles.

Translation(s) & Context:

• инкубатор - Used in general scientific or agricultural contexts for controlled environments like poultry or fish hatcheries.
• выводковый завод - Specifically for fish or animal breeding facilities, often in formal or industrial settings.

Usage Examples:

• В птичьем инкубаторе выводят тысячи цыплят ежегодно.

  In the poultry hatchery, thousands of chicks are hatched annually.

• Рыбный выводковый завод помогает восстановить популяцию лосося в реке.

  The fish hatchery helps restore the salmon population in the river.

• Современный инкубатор оснащен автоматизированной системой контроля температуры.

  The modern hatchery is equipped with an automated temperature control system.

• На выводковом заводе ученые изучают генетические аспекты разведения рыб.

  At the breeding hatchery, scientists study the genetic aspects of fish farming.

• Инкубатор для рептилий требует точного поддержания влажности воздуха.

  The reptile hatchery requires precise maintenance of air humidity.

Secondary Meaning: Figurative use, e.g., in business or education for a place that nurtures ideas or startups (less common for 'hatchery').

Translation(s) & Context:

• инкубатор - Metaphorical in business contexts, like "startup incubator."

Usage Examples:

• Бизнес-инкубатор помогает молодым предпринимателям развивать свои идеи.

  The business hatchery helps young entrepreneurs develop their ideas.

• В этом инкубаторе стартапов инвесторы ищут перспективные проекты.

  In this startup hatchery, investors look for promising projects.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Инкубатор" is a masculine noun (3rd declension). It follows standard Russian noun inflections for case, number, and gender. "Выводковый завод" is a compound phrase where "завод" is masculine and "выводковый" is an adjective that agrees with it.

For "выводковый завод": The adjective "выводковый" changes to agree with "завод" in case and number, e.g., Genitive: выводкового завода. It is regular and follows standard adjective patterns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • инкубаторный центр (incubator center; more formal for business contexts)
  • разведение (breeding; broader term, often used interchangeably in agriculture)
• Antonyms:
  • уничтожитель (destroyer; e.g., in contexts of pest control)

Note: Synonyms like "инкубаторный центр" are preferred in urban or tech settings for their specificity.

Related Phrases:

• Птичий инкубатор (Poultry hatchery) - A facility specifically for birds; Used in agricultural discussions.
• Рыбный выводковый завод (Fish breeding hatchery) - Refers to aquaculture operations; Common in environmental contexts.
• Бизнес-инкубатор идей (Business idea hatchery) - Metaphorical for startup ecosystems; Implies nurturing innovation.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "инкубатор" directly corresponds to "hatchery" in technical contexts but may imply a more controlled, scientific environment than the English term. Use "выводковый завод" for fisheries to avoid ambiguity. Be mindful of formal registers; these words are rarely used in casual speech. When choosing between translations, opt for "инкубатор" in general cases and "выводковый завод" for specialized breeding. Grammatically, always ensure adjectives agree with nouns in case, number, and gender.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "инкубатор" interchangeably with "завод" without context, e.g., saying "рыбный инкубатор" when "рыбный выводковый завод" is more accurate for fish hatcheries.

  Correct: Рыбный выводковый завод (Fish hatchery). Explanation: "Инкубатор" is too broad and might confuse listeners; specify with compounds for precision.

• Error: Forgetting noun inflections, e.g., using nominative "инкубатор" in genitive contexts like "в инкубаторе" but saying "в инкубатор".

  Correct: в инкубаторе. Explanation: Russian requires case agreement; English speakers often overlook this due to English's simpler structure.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, hatcheries like "инкубатор" play a significant role in agriculture and aquaculture, reflecting the country's vast rural landscapes and historical emphasis on self-sufficiency. For instance, state-run hatcheries were prominent during the Soviet era for food production, symbolizing industrial progress and environmental management.

Related Concepts:

• ферма (farm)
• разведение (breeding)
• аквакультура (aquaculture)