Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'lodge'

English Word: lodge

Key Russian Translations:

• лодж [ˈlɒdʒ] - [Informal, used in modern contexts like tourism and accommodations]
• хижина [xʲɪˈʐɨnə] - [Formal, for rustic or primitive structures; Plural: хижины]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in travel and outdoor contexts, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with loanwords and basic noun declensions; for 'лодж', it's straightforward due to its borrowed nature, while 'хижина' involves standard feminine noun patterns)

Pronunciation (Russian):

лодж: [ˈlɒdʒ]

хижина: [xʲɪˈʐɨnə]

Note on лодж: This is a borrowed word from English, so it's pronounced similarly to the original, with a soft 'л' sound. Note the stress on the first syllable. For хижина, the 'х' is a voiceless velar fricative, which may be challenging for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A small house or cabin, often in a rural or recreational area (e.g., for lodging or temporary stay).

Translation(s) & Context:

• лодж - Used in modern, tourism-related contexts, such as mountain resorts or vacation rentals; common in informal or commercial settings.
• хижина - Applied to more traditional or rustic cabins, often in literary or formal descriptions; used when emphasizing simplicity or isolation.

Usage Examples:

• Мы решили провести выходные в уютном лодже в горах, чтобы насладиться природой.

  We decided to spend the weekend in a cozy lodge in the mountains to enjoy nature.

• Эта старая хижина служит убежищем для охотников зимой.

  This old cabin serves as a shelter for hunters in winter.

• В отеле есть отдельный лодж для семей с детьми, оборудованный всем необходимым.

  The hotel has a separate lodge for families with children, equipped with everything needed.

• Путешественники часто выбирают хижину в лесу за ее спокойствие и уединение.

  Travelers often choose a cabin in the woods for its peace and seclusion.

• После долгой прогулки мы нашли небольшой лодж, где могли отдохнуть и поесть.

  After a long walk, we found a small lodge where we could rest and eat.

Meaning 2: A place for temporary residence or an organization (e.g., a fraternal society, though less common).

Translation(s) & Context:

• лодж - In organizational contexts, like a club or society; rare and borrowed, used in formal or specialized discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Члены общества встречаются в своем лодже каждую неделю.

  The society members meet in their lodge every week.

• Исторический лодж был построен в XIX веке для масонского ордена.

  The historic lodge was built in the 19th century for the Masonic order.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'лодж' and 'хижина' are nouns. 'Лодж' is a masculine noun (as a borrowed word) and typically follows simple patterns with minimal inflection. 'Хижина' is a feminine noun and follows standard first-declension patterns in Russian.

Note: 'Лодж' has relatively regular inflections due to its status as a loanword, while 'хижина' follows typical feminine noun rules without irregularities.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: домик (small house, more affectionate tone), коттедж (cottage, implying a bit more comfort)
• Antonyms: отель (hotel, implying urban or commercial accommodation), квартира (apartment, for permanent urban living) - Note: These are conceptual opposites in terms of scale and setting.

Related Phrases:

• Горный лодж - A mountain lodge; used for accommodations in elevated, scenic areas.
• Лесная хижина - A forest cabin; refers to isolated dwellings in wooded regions, often evoking adventure or survival themes.
• Туристический лодж - Tourist lodge; a common phrase in travel contexts for budget-friendly stays.

Usage Notes:

'Лодж' is a direct borrowing from English and is best used in contemporary, informal contexts like tourism, while 'хижина' carries a more traditional or literary connotation. English speakers should note that Russian nouns require agreement in gender, number, and case, so always adjust based on sentence structure. For example, choose 'лодж' when referring to modern accommodations to match the English 'lodge', but opt for 'хижина' in descriptive or historical narratives. Be mindful of regional variations; 'лодж' is more common in urban or Western-influenced Russian speech.

Common Errors:

• Common mistake: Confusing 'лодж' with 'ложе' (which means 'bed' or 'couch'). For example, an English learner might say "Я спал в лодже" meaning "I slept in the lodge," but incorrectly use "ложе" as "Я спал в ложе," which translates to "I slept in the bed." Correct usage: Use 'лодж' for accommodations and explain the context clearly.

• Another error: Forgetting declensions, e.g., saying "в лодж" instead of "в лодже" in prepositional case. Correct: "Мы живем в лодже" (We live in the lodge), not "Мы живем в лодж."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'хижина' often evokes images from folklore or literature, such as the isolated cabins in fairy tales like those by Pushkin, symbolizing solitude or rustic simplicity. 'Лодж', as a modern loanword, reflects globalization and tourism influences, commonly associated with eco-tourism in places like the Russian wilderness, where it contrasts with traditional dacha (country houses) culture.

Related Concepts:

• отель
• дача
• коттедж