Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'omnivorous'

English Word: omnivorous

Key Russian Translations:

• всеядный [vɐˈsʲe.jɪdnɨj] - [Formal, used in scientific and general contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in educational, biological, and dietary discussions, but not in everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate, as it involves understanding adjective inflections and contextual usage; learners at this level should grasp it with practice)

Pronunciation (Russian):

всеядный: [vɐˈsʲe.jɪdnɨj]

Note on всеядный: The stress falls on the third syllable ('jad'). Pronunciation can vary slightly in fast speech, where the 'sʲ' sound might soften further, but this IPA represents the standard form.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Describing animals or organisms that eat both plant and animal matter, or metaphorically, people with diverse interests.

Translation(s) & Context:

• всеядный - Used in biological, dietary, or metaphorical contexts, such as describing human eating habits or animal classifications.

Usage Examples:

• В природе многие животные, такие как медведи, являются всеядными.

  In nature, many animals, such as bears, are omnivorous.

• Человек – это всеядное существо, которое может питаться как мясом, так и овощами.

  Humans are omnivorous beings that can eat both meat and vegetables.

• Всеядные птицы, например, вороны, адаптируются к различным источникам пищи в городских условиях.

  Omnivorous birds, such as crows, adapt to various food sources in urban environments.

• В кулинарных традициях всеядные диеты часто включают баланс между растительной и животной пищей.

  In culinary traditions, omnivorous diets often include a balance between plant-based and animal foods.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

всеядный is an adjective in Russian, which follows the standard pattern for first-declension adjectives. It changes based on gender, number, and case. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: This adjective does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward for learners once basic adjective declension rules are understood.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • универсальный (universal) - Often used metaphorically for broad adaptability, but less specific to diet.
  • многоядный (many-eating) - A less common variant, implying variety in consumption.
• Antonyms:
  • травоядный (herbivorous) - Used for animals or diets based on plants only.
  • плотоядный (carnivorous) - Refers to meat-based diets.

Related Phrases:

• всеядные животные - Common phrase for "omnivorous animals," often used in biology or wildlife discussions.
• всеядное питание - Refers to "omnivorous diet," highlighting balanced eating habits in nutritional contexts.
• всеядный образ жизни - Means "omnivorous lifestyle," metaphorically for someone with diverse interests or adaptability.

Usage Notes:

всеядный directly corresponds to "omnivorous" in English, primarily as an adjective for biological or metaphorical descriptions. It is formal and best used in educational, scientific, or written contexts rather than casual speech. When choosing between translations, stick with всеядный for precise dietary meanings; for broader adaptability, универсальный might be more appropriate. Be mindful of Russian adjective agreement: it must match the noun's gender, number, and case, which can differ from English word order. For example, in sentences involving human habits, it often emphasizes ecological or health-related themes in Russian culture.

Common Errors:

• Error: Failing to decline the adjective correctly, e.g., saying "всеядный животные" instead of "всеядные животные" for plural nominative.

  Correct: всеядные животные (Omnivorous animals). Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify; this is a common pitfall for English speakers used to invariable adjectives.

• Error: Using it metaphorically without context, e.g., confusing it with "universal" and saying "всеядный человек" to mean "versatile person" without clarification.

  Correct: Specify with additional words, like "всеядный в еде" (omnivorous in eating). Explanation: Always provide context to avoid ambiguity, as Russian listeners may default to the biological meaning.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of "omnivorous" (всеядный) often ties into discussions of environmental adaptation and traditional diets, reflecting Russia's vast ecosystems. For instance, it highlights how animals like bears or humans in rural areas thrive on diverse food sources, symbolizing resilience in folklore and modern ecology conversations.

Related Concepts:

• травоядный (herbivorous)
• плотоядный (carnivorous)
• вегетарианский (vegetarian)