Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'hopper'

English Word: hopper

Key Russian Translations:

• хоппер [/ˈxopər/] - [Formal, Technical; Used in industrial or engineering contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in technical and industrial discussions, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; Requires familiarity with borrowed words and technical vocabulary in Russian)

Pronunciation (Russian):

хоппер: /ˈxopər/ (The 'х' is a voiceless velar fricative, similar to the 'ch' in Scottish 'loch')

Note on хоппер: Pronunciation may vary slightly by region; in Russian, the stress is on the first syllable, and the final 'r' can be lightly rolled. Non-native speakers often struggle with the 'х' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: A container or receptacle used for holding and dispensing materials, such as in machinery or agriculture.

Translation(s) & Context:

• хоппер - Used in formal technical contexts, such as engineering blueprints or manufacturing descriptions, to refer to a device for storing and feeding materials.

Usage Examples:

• В фабрике используется хоппер для автоматической подачи зерна. (In the factory, a hopper is used for the automatic feeding of grain.)

  Translation: In the factory, a hopper is used for the automatic feeding of grain.

• Инженер спроектировал хоппер, который предотвращает засорение. (The engineer designed a hopper that prevents clogging.)

  Translation: The engineer designed a hopper that prevents clogging.

• Хоппер в комбайне был поврежден во время уборки урожая. (The hopper in the combine harvester was damaged during the harvest.)

  Translation: The hopper in the combine harvester was damaged during the harvest.

• Для повышения эффективности производства мы установили новый хоппер. (To increase production efficiency, we installed a new hopper.)

  Translation: To increase production efficiency, we installed a new hopper.

• Хоппер заполнен сырьем, готовым к переработке. (The hopper is filled with raw materials ready for processing.)

  Translation: The hopper is filled with raw materials ready for processing. This example shows the noun in a static context.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Хоппер" is a borrowed noun from English and typically does not undergo full Russian inflection due to its status as a technical term. It remains largely invariable in modern usage.

However, if treated as a standard masculine noun (as many borrowed words are), it can follow basic patterns:

Note: Inflection is irregular for borrowed words; in technical contexts, the nominative form is often used without change.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • бункер (bunker) - More general term for a storage container, often used interchangeably in industrial settings.
  • контейнер (container) - A broader synonym, with slight differences in implying portability.
• Antonyms:
  • пустой резервуар (empty reservoir) - Implies the opposite state, though not a direct antonym.

Related Phrases:

• Автоматический хоппер (Automatic hopper) - A phrase referring to a hopper that operates without manual intervention; used in automated systems.
• Хоппер для зерна (Hopper for grain) - Common in agricultural contexts to specify the type of material it handles.
• Заполнить хоппер (To fill the hopper) - A fixed phrase meaning to load materials into the device; implies preparation for operation.

Usage Notes:

"Хоппер" directly corresponds to the English "hopper" in technical and industrial contexts, making it a useful borrowed word for English speakers learning Russian engineering terminology. It is primarily formal and should be avoided in casual conversation. When choosing between "хоппер" and synonyms like "бункер", opt for "хоппер" in modern, internationalized settings (e.g., manufacturing manuals). Grammatically, it functions as a masculine noun and may require case adjustments in sentences, such as in prepositional phrases (e.g., в хоппере - in the hopper). Be mindful of context: in Russian, technical terms like this are often used without articles, unlike in English.

Common Errors:

• English learners often misuse "хоппер" by treating it as fully inflected, e.g., incorrectly saying "хоппера" in nominative cases. Correct usage: Stick to "хоппер" in base form unless required by grammar. Incorrect: "Я видел хопперас" (wrong plural). Correct: "Я видел хопперы".

• Confusing it with "бункер", leading to imprecise translations. For example, using "бункер" for a specific "hopper" in machinery might imply a larger storage unit. Explanation: Always check the context to differentiate based on function.

Cultural Notes:

While "хоппер" is a borrowed term without deep cultural roots in Russian, it reflects Russia's integration of Western technical language due to industrialization and global trade. In post-Soviet contexts, such words highlight the influence of English in modern Russian engineering, especially in sectors like agriculture and manufacturing, where efficiency and innovation are emphasized.

Related Concepts:

• бункер (bunker)
• конвейер (conveyor)
• шнек (auger)