Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'luxurious'

English Word: luxurious

Key Russian Translations:

• роскошный [rɐˈskɔʂnɨj] - [Formal, commonly used in descriptive contexts]

Frequency: Medium (This word is encountered in everyday language, especially in media, travel, and lifestyle discussions, but not as common as basic adjectives.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; learners at this level can understand and use it in context, but mastering inflections may require practice.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

роскошный: [rɐˈskɔʂnɨj]

Note on роскошный: Pay attention to the stressed syllable (ˈskɔʂ) and the soft 'ш' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers. Variations in regional accents may soften the 'р' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Describing something very comfortable, expensive, and elegant

Translation(s) & Context:

• роскошный - Used in formal or descriptive contexts to emphasize luxury, such as in hotels, cars, or lifestyles. Common in written and spoken Russian.

Usage Examples:

• Эта гостиница очень роскошная, с золотыми украшениями и мягкими коврами.

  This hotel is very luxurious, with gold decorations and soft carpets.

• В роскошном автомобиле он чувствовал себя как король.

  In the luxurious car, he felt like a king.

• Роскошный ужин в ресторане включал икру и шампанское.

  The luxurious dinner at the restaurant included caviar and champagne.

• Ее роскошное платье привлекало внимание на вечеринке.

  Her luxurious dress drew attention at the party.

• Жизнь в роскошном особняке требует значительных затрат.

  Living in a luxurious mansion requires significant expenses.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Роскошный" is an adjective in Russian, which inflects based on gender, number, and case. It follows the standard first-declension pattern for adjectives, with no irregularities.

Note: This adjective does not change in short form, but the full form as shown is standard.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • шикарный (shikarniy) - More casual, often implying stylish luxury.
  • великолепный (velikolepniy) - Emphasizes grandeur, with a slight connotation of magnificence.
• Antonyms:
  • простой (prostoy) - Simple or basic, lacking extravagance.
  • скромный (skromniy) - Modest, often used for unpretentious items.

Related Phrases:

• роскошная жизнь - A luxurious life; refers to a lifestyle of wealth and comfort, often in the context of high society.
• роскошный отель - A luxurious hotel; commonly used in travel descriptions to highlight amenities.
• роскошный дизайн - Luxurious design; implies elegant and expensive aesthetic choices in fashion or architecture.

Usage Notes:

"Роскошный" directly corresponds to "luxurious" in English, emphasizing material wealth and comfort. It is typically used in formal or descriptive contexts, such as advertising or literature, and should agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. For example, choose "роскошный" over synonyms like "шикарный" when a more elegant tone is needed. Be cautious with regional variations; in informal speech, it might sound slightly pretentious.

• Always ensure proper inflection to match the noun (e.g., роскошная for feminine nouns).
• In comparative forms, use роскошнее (more luxurious) or самый роскошный (the most luxurious).

Common Errors:

English learners often misuse case endings, such as using the nominative form in all contexts. For example:

• Incorrect: Я видел роскошный дом (when it should be in genitive: роскошного дома). Correct: Я видел роскошный дом (if nominative is appropriate), but in phrases like "в роскошном доме," use the prepositional form.
• Incorrect: Она носит роскошный (without agreeing with gender). Correct: Она носит роскошное платье (feminine accusative).

Explanation: Russian adjectives must always inflect, unlike English adjectives, so double-check agreement to avoid grammatical errors.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "роскошный" often evokes images of historical opulence, such as the grandeur of tsarist palaces or modern oligarch lifestyles. It can carry connotations of excess, especially in post-Soviet contexts, where luxury is sometimes viewed as a symbol of social status or inequality.

Related Concepts:

• богатство (wealth)
• элегантность (elegance)
• престиж (prestige)