Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'marine'

English Word: marine

Key Russian Translations:

• морской [mɐrˈskoj] - [Adjective, Formal]
• морской пехотинец [mɐrˈskoj pʲɪxɐˈtʲinʲɛts] - [Noun, Formal, Used in military contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in everyday language, especially in contexts related to geography, military, or nature)

Difficulty: A1 for 'морской' (Beginner level, as it's a basic adjective); B1 for 'морской пехотинец' (Intermediate, due to compound structure and military-specific usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

морской: [mɐrˈskoj]

морской пехотинец: [mɐrˈskoj pʲɪxɐˈtʲinʲɛts]

Note on морской: The stress is on the second syllable; be careful with the soft 'й' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers as it doesn't have a direct equivalent.

Note on морской пехотинец: This is a compound word; pronounce it as two separate units, with emphasis on the first syllable of each part. Variations may occur in rapid speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Relating to the sea or ocean (Adjective form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• морской - Used in general descriptions of sea-related topics, such as geography or environment (e.g., in formal writing or educational contexts).

Usage Examples:

• Морской воздух всегда освежает после городской суеты.

  The marine air always refreshes after the city hustle.

• В музее есть экспонаты, посвященные морской фауне.

  The museum has exhibits dedicated to marine fauna.

• Морской климат влияет на здоровье жителей прибрежных регионов.

  The marine climate affects the health of residents in coastal regions.

• Во время отпуска мы наслаждались морской прогулкой на яхте.

  During the vacation, we enjoyed a marine boat ride on a yacht.

• Морской транспорт играет ключевую роль в международной торговле.

  Marine transport plays a key role in international trade.

Meaning 2: A member of the marines or naval infantry (Noun form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• морской пехотинец - Used specifically in military contexts, often in formal or official discussions (e.g., in news or historical texts).

Usage Examples:

• Морской пехотинец успешно выполнил задание в зоне конфликта.

  The marine successfully completed the mission in the conflict zone.

• В армии многие молодые люди выбирают службу в качестве морского пехотинца.

  In the army, many young people choose to serve as marines.

• Морской пехотинец должен обладать отличной физической подготовкой.

  A marine must have excellent physical training.

• История морского пехотинца стала основой для популярного фильма.

  The story of the marine became the basis for a popular film.

• Во время парада морские пехотинцы демонстрируют свою дисциплину.

  During the parade, marines demonstrate their discipline.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'морской' (adjective), it follows the standard pattern for Russian adjectives, which inflect based on gender, number, and case. It is a regular adjective.

For 'морской пехотинец' (noun), it is a masculine noun that inflects like other nouns ending in -ец. It has regular declension for cases but remains unchanged in plural forms in some contexts.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • океанский (oceanic; similar to морской but more specific to oceans)
  • приморский (coastal; used for areas near the sea, with a geographical nuance)
• Antonyms:
  • сухопутный (land-based; directly opposite for non-sea contexts)
  • внутренний (inland; for areas away from the sea)

Related Phrases:

• Морской воздух - Refers to sea air, often used in health or travel contexts.
• Морской пехотинец на задании - Means a marine on a mission, common in military narratives.
• Морской стиль в интерьере - Describes a marine style in interior design, evoking ocean themes.

Usage Notes:

'Морской' directly corresponds to the English adjective 'marine' in contexts like sea-related environments, but it's more versatile in Russian for everyday descriptions. Use 'морской пехотинец' for military personnel to match the noun form. Be mindful of formal contexts; 'морской' is neutral and works in both spoken and written Russian. When choosing between translations, opt for 'морской' for general use and 'морской пехотинец' for specific military scenarios. Grammatically, adjectives like 'морской' must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'морской' without proper inflection, e.g., saying "морской вода" instead of "морская вода" for feminine nouns.

  Correct: морская вода (marine water). Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree with the noun's gender; 'вода' is feminine, so 'морской' changes to 'морская'.

• Error: Confusing 'морской пехотинец' with 'моряк' (sailor), which is less specific.

  Correct: Use 'морской пехотинец' for marines only. Explanation: 'Моряк' refers to a general sailor, not infantry, leading to contextual mismatches in military discussions.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like 'морской' often evoke a sense of vastness and adventure, tied to Russia's extensive coastline and naval history. For instance, 'морской пехотинец' symbolizes heroism, as seen in World War II narratives, where marine units played key roles in defending the nation. This can add emotional depth when using the word in literature or conversations.

Related Concepts:

• океанский
• прибрежный
• флотский