Russian Translation(s) & Details for '{{labellum}}'

English Word: {{labellum}}

Key Russian Translations:

• губа [ɡuˈba] - [Formal, used in botanical contexts]
• лепесток губы [lʲɪˈpʲestək ɡuˈba] - [Informal, descriptive variant]

Frequency: Low (specialized term in botany and linguistics, not commonly used in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with Russian noun declensions and botanical vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

губа: [ɡuˈba]

Note on губа: The stress is on the second syllable; be careful with the soft 'б' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers due to its palatalization.

лепесток губы: [lʲɪˈpʲestək ɡuˈba]

Note on лепесток губы: Pronounce the 'лʲ' as a soft 'l', and ensure the compound phrase flows smoothly; common in spoken Russian for emphasis.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A petal or lip-like structure in flowers, especially in orchids (botanical term)

Translation(s) & Context:

• губа - Used in formal botanical descriptions, such as in scientific texts or educational materials.
• лепесток губы - Applied in more descriptive or everyday contexts when explaining flower parts to non-experts.

Usage Examples:

• В орхидее губа играет ключевую роль в привлечении опылителей.

  In the orchid, the labellum plays a key role in attracting pollinators.

• Этот цветок имеет яркую губу, которая отличает его от других видов.

  This flower has a bright labellum, which distinguishes it from other species.

• Ботаники изучают форму лепестка губы для классификации растений.

  Botanists study the shape of the labellum petal for plant classification.

• Губа орхидеи часто имеет уникальный узор, как в случае с Phalaenopsis.

  The labellum of an orchid often has a unique pattern, as in the case of Phalaenopsis.

• В садоводстве лепесток губы используется для гибридизации новых сортов.

  In horticulture, the labellum petal is used for hybridizing new varieties.

Meaning 2: Metaphorical or extended use in linguistics (e.g., referring to a lip-like structure in other contexts)

Translation(s) & Context:

• губа - In linguistic or metaphorical contexts, such as describing speech organs.

Usage Examples:

• В фонетике губа участвует в артикуляции звуков.

  In phonetics, the labellum (lip) is involved in articulating sounds.

• Губа в этом контексте символизирует выразительность речи.

  The labellum in this context symbolizes the expressiveness of speech.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both translations are nouns. "губа" is a feminine noun (3rd declension), and "лепесток губы" is a compound phrase where "лепесток" is masculine and "губы" is genitive of "губа". Russian nouns inflect based on case, number, and gender. Below is a table for "губа" inflections:

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	губа	губы
Genitive	губы	губ
Dative	губе	губам
Accusative	губу	губы
Instrumental	губой	губами
Prepositional	губе	губах

For "лепесток", it follows standard masculine noun patterns, but as a compound, inflect "губы" accordingly in phrases.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • пелюстка (similar to petal, with slight botanical nuance)
  • цветочный отросток (more general term for floral outgrowth)
• Antonyms:
  • стебель (stem, as it contrasts with petal structures)

Note: "пелюстка" is often interchangeable but may imply a broader floral element.

Related Phrases:

• губа орхидеи - The labellum of an orchid; used in botanical discussions to describe specific adaptations.
• лепесток с губой - Petal with a labellum; common in descriptions of hybrid flowers.
• цветок с яркой губой - Flower with a bright labellum; refers to visually striking plants in gardening contexts.

Usage Notes:

{{labellum}} in English corresponds most directly to "губа" in Russian when discussing botany, but "лепесток губы" is preferred for more descriptive or compound uses. Be mindful of the formal register; "губа" is standard in scientific writing, while informal speech might simplify it. Grammatically, always decline nouns according to their case in sentences, e.g., use genitive for possession. When choosing between translations, opt for "губа" in precise contexts and "лепесток губы" for emphasis on the petal aspect.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "гyба" instead of "губа" (misspelling due to confusion with English "guba"). Correct: "губа". Explanation: The correct spelling reflects the soft 'б' sound; this mistake can alter the word's meaning entirely.

• Error: Failing to decline "губа" in sentences, e.g., saying "цветок губа" instead of "цветок с губой". Correct: "цветок с губой". Explanation: Russian requires case agreement; ignoring this makes the sentence grammatically incorrect and hard to understand for native speakers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like "губа" in botany often tie into broader appreciation of nature, as seen in traditional folklore and modern environmental discussions. For instance, orchids with prominent labella are celebrated in Russian literature for their beauty, symbolizing resilience and adaptation in harsh climates.

Related Concepts:

• орхидея (orchid)
• цветок (flower)
• пестик (pistil)