Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'hectare'

English Word: hectare

Key Russian Translations:

• гектар [ˈɡɛktər] - [Formal, Technical]

Frequency: Medium (Commonly used in scientific, agricultural, and technical contexts, but less frequent in everyday conversation.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, as it is a borrowed term from English/French; suitable for learners with basic knowledge of Russian nouns and measurement units.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

гектар: [ˈɡɛktər]

Note on гектар: The stress is on the first syllable. Pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers due to its borrowed origin, but ensure the 'г' sound is guttural, like in "go".

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: A unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used in land measurement.

Translation(s) & Context:

• гектар - Used in formal, technical, or scientific contexts for measuring large areas of land, such as farms or forests.

Usage Examples:

• Эта ферма занимает 50 гектаров земли.

  This farm covers 50 hectares of land. (Demonstrates basic usage in a descriptive context.)

• В России многие поля измеряются в гектарах для сельскохозяйственных целей.

  In Russia, many fields are measured in hectares for agricultural purposes. (Shows usage in a geographical or national context.)

• Городской парк простирается на несколько гектаров, включая озёра и тропинки.

  The city park extends over several hectares, including lakes and trails. (Illustrates usage with plural forms in a descriptive setting.)

• Инвесторы купили 10 гектаров для строительства нового завода.

  Investors purchased 10 hectares for building a new factory. (Highlights usage in a business or development context.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Гектар" is a masculine noun (second declension) in Russian, meaning it follows standard patterns for masculine nouns ending in a consonant. It is a borrowed word and does not have irregular forms.

Note: The word is invariant in terms of gender and does not change for most adjectival agreements, making it relatively straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: None directly, as "гектар" is a standard SI unit. However, it can be synonymous with "десятина" in historical Russian contexts (an older land measurement unit).
• Antonyms: Not applicable, as it is a unit of measurement rather than a descriptive word.

Related Phrases:

• один гектар - One hectare; used for basic quantification in land discussions.
• гектар земли - Hectare of land; common in real estate or agricultural contexts, referring to plots of ground.
• в расчёте на гектар - Per hectare; often used in statistical or economic reports, e.g., yield per hectare.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "гектар" directly corresponds to the English "hectare" as an international unit, making it ideal for technical translations. It is typically used in formal settings like agriculture, urban planning, or environmental reports. Always ensure the context is measurement-related, as misuse in casual speech might sound unnatural. When choosing between translations, "гектар" is the most precise; avoid substituting with older units like "десятина" unless discussing historical topics. Grammatically, it agrees with adjectives and verbs as a masculine noun.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "гектар" with "акр" (acre), an imperial unit. Incorrect: "Эта земля равна 50 акров" when meaning hectares. Correct: "Эта земля равна 50 гектарам". Explanation: English learners often mix metric and imperial systems; remember, "гектар" is metric and equals about 2.47 acres.

• Error: Incorrect declension, e.g., using "гектар" in the genitive as "гектар" instead of "гектара". Incorrect: "Покупка гектар" (should be "гектара"). Correct: "Покупка гектара". Explanation: Pay attention to case endings to avoid grammatical errors in sentences.

Cultural Notes:

"Гектар" is a borrowed term from French via international scientific standards, reflecting Russia's adoption of the metric system in the 20th century. It doesn't carry strong cultural connotations but is prominent in discussions of land reform and agriculture in Russian history, such as during the Soviet era when collective farms were measured in hectares.

Related Concepts:

• акр (acre)
• квадратный метр (square meter)
• десятина (an older Russian land unit)