Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'meltwater'

English Word: meltwater

Key Russian Translations:

• талые воды /ˈtalɨjə ˈvodɨ/ - [Formal, Scientific; Used in environmental and geographical contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in scientific, environmental, and hydrological discussions, but not in everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Upper Intermediate; Requires understanding of Russian noun declensions and compound terms, suitable for learners with a solid grasp of basic grammar)

Pronunciation (Russian):

талые воды: /ˈtalɨjə ˈvodɨ/

Note on талые воды: The stress falls on the first syllable of "талые" (/ˈtalɨjə/), and the word "воды" has a soft "д" sound. Pronunciation may vary slightly in regional dialects, such as in Siberian Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

Water resulting from the melting of snow or ice, often in natural environments like glaciers or rivers.

Translation(s) & Context:

• талые воды - Used in formal contexts such as scientific reports, environmental discussions, or geography, to describe water from melting sources.

Usage Examples:

• Талые воды с горных ледников питают реки в летний период.

  Meltwater from mountain glaciers feeds the rivers during the summer period.

• Весенние талые воды часто приводят к подъёму уровня озёр и наводнениям.

  Spring meltwater often leads to the rise in lake levels and flooding.

• Учёные изучают, как талые воды влияют на экосистемы Арктики.

  Scientists study how meltwater affects Arctic ecosystems.

• Талые воды, смешанные с дождевой водой, ускоряют эрозию почвы.

  Meltwater mixed with rainwater accelerates soil erosion.

• В отдалённых регионах талые воды используются для орошения полей.

  In remote regions, meltwater is used for irrigating fields.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Талые воды" is a noun phrase where "талые" is an adjective in its plural form, and "воды" is a plural noun (feminine, from "вода" meaning "water"). Adjectives in Russian agree with nouns in gender, number, and case. "Воды" follows the standard first declension for feminine nouns.

Here is a table outlining the inflections for "воды" (as the key variable part):

The adjective "талые" will inflect accordingly: e.g., in genitive plural, it becomes "талых вод". This phrase is typically used in plural form due to the nature of "meltwater" referring to a mass or collection.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: растаявшая вода (more literal, emphasizing the process of melting; used in poetic or descriptive contexts)
• растопленный снег (specifically for snowmelt; applicable in winter-related discussions)
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable, as "meltwater" is a specific type of water; contrast might be with "замёрзшая вода" meaning frozen water)

Related Phrases:

• Талые воды рек (Meltwater of rivers; Refers to water from melting sources flowing into rivers, often in hydrological contexts)
• Талые воды Гималаев (Meltwater of the Himalayas; Used in discussions about global water sources and climate change)
• Весенние талые воды (Spring meltwater; Common phrase for seasonal flooding events)

Usage Notes:

"Талые воды" directly corresponds to "meltwater" in English, emphasizing the origin from melting ice or snow. It is typically used in formal or scientific settings rather than casual conversation. When translating, ensure the context specifies the source (e.g., glaciers or snow), as Russian often requires precise environmental details. For plural forms, always decline "воды" according to the sentence case to maintain grammatical agreement. If multiple translations exist, choose "талые воды" for general use, but opt for "растаявшая вода" in more descriptive narratives.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the singular form "талая вода" incorrectly when referring to a general or collective body of water. Correct: "Талые воды" (plural) is preferred for "meltwater" as it implies a mass. Example of error: "Талая вода вызывает наводнение" (incorrect emphasis). Correct example: "Талые воды вызывают наводнения" – This maintains plural agreement and natural flow.
• Error: Forgetting to decline the noun in sentences, e.g., saying "из талые воды" instead of "из талых вод" in genitive case. Explanation: Russian requires case agreement, so always adjust for context to avoid sounding unnatural to native speakers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, "талые воды" holds significant cultural and practical importance due to the country's vast northern landscapes and seasonal snowmelt. It is often discussed in the context of "весеннее половодье" (spring floods), which can affect rural communities and is a key theme in Russian literature and environmental policies. This term underscores Russia's hydrological heritage, where meltwater from the Siberian permafrost influences water supply and ecosystems.

Related Concepts:

• ледник (glacier)
• снегопад (snowfall)
• эрозия (erosion)