Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'legume'

English Word: legume

Key Russian Translations:

• Бобовые [bɐˈbovɨje] - [Formal, Plural]
• Боб [bop] - [Informal, Singular, Used for specific types like beans]

Frequency: Medium (Common in agricultural, botanical, and culinary contexts, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian noun declensions and vocabulary related to plants and food)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Бобовые: [bɐˈbovɨje]

Note on Бобовые: The stress falls on the second syllable ("bo-VO-vye"). This word is a plural noun and may vary slightly in rapid speech.

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Боб: [bop]

Note on Боб: Pronounced with a hard "b" sound; no major variations, but ensure the final consonant is not devoiced in connected speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

General meaning: A plant of the legume family, often referring to edible seeds or pods.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Бобовые - Used in formal or scientific contexts, such as botany or nutrition discussions.
• Боб - Used in everyday contexts, like cooking or casual talk about food.

Usage Examples:

• В рационе вегетарианцев бобовые занимают важное место.

  In vegetarians' diets, legumes play an important role.

• Боб – это основной ингредиент многих салатов в русской кухне.

  The bean is a main ingredient in many salads in Russian cuisine.

• Фермеры выращивают бобовые для улучшения почвы.

  Farmers grow legumes to improve the soil.

• В супермаркете можно найти разные виды бобов.

  In the supermarket, you can find various types of beans.

• Бобовые культуры помогают в борьбе с голодом в развивающихся странах.

  Legume crops help in the fight against hunger in developing countries.

Secondary meaning: In culinary terms, referring to specific beans or pods.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Боб - Common in recipes or food-related conversations.

Usage Examples:

• Добавьте боб в суп для дополнительного белка.

  Add beans to the soup for extra protein.

• Свежие бобы лучше всего есть в сезон.

  Fresh beans are best eaten in season.

• Бобовые блюда популярны в здоровом питании.

  Legume dishes are popular in healthy eating.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Бобовые is a plural noun in the feminine gender and belongs to the first declension group. It has regular inflections based on Russian grammatical cases.

Note: Боб is a masculine noun with regular declensions, as shown above. There are no irregular forms for these words.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Горох (peas; more specific, used for pea varieties)
  • Фасоль (beans; often interchangeable in culinary contexts)
  • Чечевица (lentils; similar in nutritional value)
• Antonyms:
  • Злаки (cereals; refers to grain crops, contrasting with legumes)

Synonyms like Фасоль may be preferred in everyday language, while Горох is more specific to peas.

Related Phrases:

• Бобовые культуры - Legume crops (refers to plants grown for their seeds).
• Свежие бобы - Fresh beans (common in market or recipe contexts).
• Бобовый суп - Bean soup (a traditional dish in Russian cuisine).
• Полезные бобовые - Nutritious legumes (used in health and diet discussions).

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "legume" is best translated as "бобовые" for the general botanical term, but "боб" for specific edible beans. Use "бобовые" in formal writing or scientific contexts, and "боб" in casual conversations. Be mindful of declensions when using in sentences, as Russian nouns change based on case. For example, choose "боб" if referring to a single item, and "бобовые" for plural or collective references. This helps avoid confusion with English users who might not distinguish between singular and plural as precisely.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "бобовые" as a singular noun. Correct: "Бобовые" is always plural; for singular, use "боб". Example of error: "Этот бобовые растение" (incorrect). Correct: "Это боб растение" or "Это растение из бобовых".

• Error: Mispronouncing the stress in "бобовые". Correct: Stress on the second syllable; practice with native audio to avoid sounding unnatural.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, legumes like beans and peas are staples in traditional dishes, such as borscht or various soups, symbolizing nourishment and simplicity. They are often associated with rural life and have historical importance in Russian agriculture, helping sustain populations during harsh winters.

Related Concepts:

• Злаки (cereals)
• Овощи (vegetables)
• Белки (proteins, as legumes are a key source)