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

English Word: {{liter}}

Key Russian Translations:

• литр [lʲitr] - [Formal, used for measurement]

Frequency: High (commonly used in everyday contexts like shopping, cooking, and scientific discussions)

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner level, as it is a basic noun with straightforward usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

литр: [lʲitr]

Note on литр: The initial 'л' is palatalized (soft), which is a common feature in Russian nouns. Pronounce it as in "let" but with a slight 'y' sound before the 'l'.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary meaning: A unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, used for measuring liquids.

Translation(s) & Context:

• литр - Used in formal and informal contexts for precise measurements, such as in recipes or fuel quantities.

Usage Examples:

• Я купил два литра молока в магазине. (Ya kupil dva litra moloka v magazine.)

  I bought two liters of milk at the store. (This example shows the noun in a nominative case for a simple purchase scenario.)

• Эта бутылка содержит один литр воды. (Eta butylka soderzhit odin litr vody.)

  This bottle contains one liter of water. (Illustrates the noun with a quantity in a descriptive context.)

• В рецепте указано пол-литра сока. (V retsefte ukazano pol-litra soka.)

  The recipe calls for half a liter of juice. (Demonstrates fractional use in cooking or instructions.)

• Автомобиль заправлен на десять литров бензина. (Avtomobil' zapraven na desyat' litrov benzina.)

  The car is fueled with ten liters of gasoline. (Shows application in technical or vehicular contexts.)

• Мы измерили объём жидкости в литрах. (My izmerili ob"yom zhidkosti v litrakh.)

  We measured the volume of the liquid in liters. (Highlights plural form in scientific or educational settings.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Литр" is a masculine noun (3rd declension) and follows standard Russian noun inflection patterns. It changes based on case and number. Below is a table of its declensions:

Note: This word does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • объём (ob"yom) - More general term for volume, but not exactly synonymous in measurement contexts.
  • кубический дециметр (kubicheskiy decimetr) - Exact equivalent in metric system, used in scientific contexts.
• Antonyms: None directly applicable, as it is a unit of measurement.

Related Phrases:

• Один литр воды (Odin litr vody) - One liter of water; used in everyday liquid measurements.
• Пол-литра молока (Pol-litra moloka) - Half a liter of milk; common in recipes or shopping lists.
• Литровая бутылка (Litrovaya butylka) - A one-liter bottle; refers to container sizes.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "литр" directly corresponds to the English "liter" as a metric unit, but always ensure it matches the context—e.g., use it for liquids or volumes. It is neutral in terms of formality and can appear in both spoken and written language. When choosing between translations, "литр" is the standard; avoid confusion with imperial units like gallons, which are less common in Russian. Grammatically, remember to decline it according to case, as Russian requires agreement with prepositions and verbs.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "литр" without proper declension, e.g., saying "Я пью литр" instead of "Я пью литр" (which is correct in accusative, but learners might forget in other cases).

  Correct: "У меня есть литр сока" (U menya est' litr soka) - I have a liter of juice. (Here, "литр" is in nominative.)

  Explanation: Russian nouns must change form based on grammatical case; failing to do so can make sentences sound unnatural.

• Error: Confusing it with "миллилитр" (milliliter), leading to incorrect measurements.

  Correct: Use "литр" for larger volumes and "миллилитр" for smaller ones.

  Explanation: This is a common mistake for beginners mixing up metric prefixes.

Cultural Notes:

"Литр" is a standard metric unit in Russia, reflecting the country's adoption of the International System of Units (SI). It underscores Russia's alignment with global scientific standards rather than imperial measurements, which are more common in places like the UK or US. No particular cultural connotations are attached, but it's widely used in daily life, such as in vodka bottle sizes, symbolizing practicality in Russian culture.

Related Concepts:

• миллилитр (millilitr)
• кубический метр (kubicheskiy metr)
• грамм (gramm)