Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'jar'

English Word: jar

Key Russian Translations:

• банка [ˈbankə] - [Common noun, used for containers]
• возмущать [vɐzmʊˈʂatʲ] - [Verb, Formal, used in contexts of shocking or disturbing]

Frequency: Medium (Common in everyday language for 'банка' as a container, less frequent for 'возмущать')

Difficulty: B1 for 'банка' (Intermediate, as it involves basic noun inflections); B2 for 'возмущать' (Upper-Intermediate, due to verb conjugations)

Pronunciation (Russian):

банка: [ˈbankə]

Note on банка: The stress is on the first syllable; the 'a' at the end is often reduced in casual speech to [ə].

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возмущать: [vɐzmʊˈʂatʲ]

Note on возмущать: The 'щ' sound is a soft, palatalized 'sh' which can be challenging for English speakers; stress on the third syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

As a noun meaning a container (e.g., for food or liquids)

Translation(s) & Context:

• банка - Used in everyday contexts for glass or metal jars, such as for preserves or storage.

Usage Examples:

• Я открыл старую банку варенья из бабушкиного погреба.

  I opened an old jar of jam from my grandmother's cellar.

• В магазине продаются банки с консервированными овощами.

  Stores sell jars of canned vegetables.

• Она хранит специи в маленьких стеклянных банках на кухне.

  She keeps spices in small glass jars in the kitchen.

• Мы купили банку меда на рынке.

  We bought a jar of honey at the market.

As a verb meaning to shock or disturb (e.g., emotional impact)

Translation(s) & Context:

• возмущать - Used in formal or literary contexts to describe something that causes outrage or agitation.

Usage Examples:

• Его слова возмущали аудиторию во время дебатов.

  His words jarred the audience during the debate.

• Этот фильм возмущает зрителей своей жестокостью.

  This film jars viewers with its brutality.

• Новости о коррупции возмущают общественность.

  News of corruption jars the public.

• Её поведение возмущало коллег на работе.

  Her behavior jarred her colleagues at work.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'банка' (a feminine noun, first declension):

It follows regular first declension patterns with no irregularities.

For 'возмущать' (a verb, imperfective aspect):

This verb conjugates regularly in the first conjugation group.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms for 'банка': канистра (kanistra) - Similar for larger containers; сосуд (sosud) - More general for vessels.
• Synonyms for 'возмущать': шокировать (shokirovat') - Often used interchangeably in modern contexts; раздражать (razdrazhat') - With a nuance of irritation rather than shock.
• Antonyms for 'возмущать': успокаивать (uspokaivat') - To calm or soothe.

Related Phrases:

• Закатать в банку - To seal in a jar (Context: Refers to preserving food, common in Russian households).
• Возмущать общественное мнение - To jar public opinion (Context: Used in discussions of social issues or media).

Usage Notes:

'Банка' directly corresponds to 'jar' as a container in English but is more versatile in Russian, often implying preservation or storage. It is neutral in formality and commonly used in daily life. For 'возмущать', it is a more formal equivalent to 'to jar' in emotional contexts and should be chosen over simpler synonyms like 'шокировать' when emphasizing deep disturbance. Be mindful of aspect in verbs; 'возмущать' is imperfective, implying ongoing action.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'банка' to mean a financial bank (which is the same word but a different meaning). Correct: In the context of 'jar', always specify as a container; e.g., Incorrect: "Банка денег" (meaning a bank of money, which is wrong); Correct: "Банка с деньгами" for a jar containing money.

• Error: Misconjugating 'возмущать' in present tense (e.g., saying 'возмущат' instead of 'возмущает'). Explanation: Russian verbs require correct endings based on person; practice with tables to avoid this.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'банка' is often associated with home canning and preserving, a traditional practice especially in rural areas, reflecting self-sufficiency and seasonal food preparation. This ties into broader themes of resourcefulness in Russian history.

Related Concepts:

• консервация
• шок
• аудитория