Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'laminate'

English Word: laminate

Key Russian Translations:

• ламинатированный [ləmʲɪnʌˈtʲɪrəvənnɨj] - [Adjective, Formal, Used in technical or manufacturing contexts]
• ламинировать [ləmʲɪnʌˈtʲɪrəvʌtʲ] - [Verb, Formal, Used for processes involving layering or coating]

Frequency: Medium (Common in technical, industrial, and everyday contexts related to materials and manufacturing, but not as frequent in casual conversation)

Difficulty: Intermediate (B2) - The adjective form is straightforward for learners with basic vocabulary, but the verb form may require understanding of Russian verb conjugations.

Pronunciation (Russian):

ламинатированный: [ləmʲɪnʌˈtʲɪrəvənnɨj]

ламинировать: [ləmʲɪnʌˈtʲɪrəvʌtʲ]

Note on ламинировать: The stress is on the third syllable ("tʲɪrəvʌtʲ"), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the soft consonants; practice with native audio for accurate intonation.

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Meanings and Usage:

As a noun (e.g., a layered material):

Translation(s) & Context:

• ламинатированный - Used in contexts involving manufactured materials, such as flooring or protective coatings; formal and technical.

Usage Examples:

• Мы используем ламинированный материал для защиты мебели от влаги.

  We use laminate material to protect furniture from moisture.

• Этот ламинатированный лист идеален для кухонных поверхностей.

  This laminate sheet is ideal for kitchen surfaces.

• В строительстве часто применяют ламинатированный пластик.

  In construction, laminated plastic is often used.

• Ламинатированный покрытие делает пол более устойчивым.

  The laminate coating makes the floor more durable.

As a verb (e.g., to layer or coat):

Translation(s) & Context:

• ламинировать - Used in processes like applying layers or protective films; common in industrial or DIY contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Мы должны ламинировать документы, чтобы они не портились.

  We need to laminate the documents so they don't get damaged.

• Завод планирует ламинировать металл для повышения прочности.

  The factory plans to laminate the metal to increase its strength.

• Как правильно ламинировать фотографии в домашних условиях?

  How do you properly laminate photos at home?

• Ламинировать бумагу помогает сохранить её от выцветания.

  Laminating paper helps preserve it from fading.

• Инженеры ламинируют слои для создания композитных материалов.

  Engineers laminate layers to create composite materials.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For ламинатированный (adjective):

This is an adjective that follows standard Russian adjectival declension patterns. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies.

For ламинировать (verb):

This is a first-conjugation verb. It is regular but requires attention to aspect (imperfective: ламинировать). Below is a basic conjugation table for the present tense:

Note: The verb does not change in past tense based on gender, e.g., ламинировал (masc.), ламинировала (fem.).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • покрытый (pokrytyj) - Similar but more general, meaning "covered".
  • слоистый (sloistyj) - Emphasizes layering, often used interchangeably in material contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • незащищённый (nezashchishchonnyj) - Means "unprotected", contrasting with laminated materials.
  • однослойный (odnosloynyi) - Means "single-layered", opposite to the concept of lamination.

Related Phrases:

• Ламинированный паркет - Laminated parquet (a type of flooring material).
• Процесс ламинирования - The lamination process (refers to the method of applying layers).
• Ламинировать документы - To laminate documents (common in office settings for protection).

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "ламинатированный" is primarily used as an adjective to describe materials that have been layered for durability, directly corresponding to the English noun "laminate". For the verb "laminate", use "ламинировать" in formal or technical contexts, as it implies an action. Be mindful of word order in sentences; Russian often places adjectives before nouns, e.g., "ламинатированный материал". If multiple translations apply, choose based on context: "ламинатированный" for static descriptions and "ламинировать" for actions. This word is neutral in terms of register but leans formal in professional settings.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "ламинированный" as a verb, e.g., saying "Я ламинированный бумагу" instead of "Я ламинирую бумагу".
  Correct: "Я ламинирую бумагу" (I laminate the paper). Explanation: "Ламинированный" is an adjective, not a verb; always conjugate verbs properly.
• Error: Incorrect declension, e.g., using "ламинатированный" in the wrong case, like in genitive without changing to "ламинатированного".
  Correct: In a sentence like "цвет ламинированного материала" (the color of the laminate material). Explanation: Adjectives must agree with nouns in case, number, and gender.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and industry, lamination is often associated with practicality and durability, especially in harsh climates like Russia's winters. Terms like "ламинированный" are common in everyday products, reflecting a cultural emphasis on robust materials for daily life, such as in construction or document preservation.

Related Concepts:

• пластик (plastic)
• композитный материал (composite material)
• защитное покрытие (protective coating)