Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'patty'

English Word: patty

Key Russian Translations:

• котлета [kɐtˈlʲetə] - [Informal, commonly used in everyday contexts for food items like meat patties]

Frequency: Medium (This word is frequently encountered in Russian culinary contexts, such as recipes or casual conversations about food.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; learners at this level should grasp basic noun declensions and food-related vocabulary, but mastering inflections may require practice.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

котлета: [kɐtˈlʲetə]

Note on котлета: The stress falls on the second syllable ("lʲetə"). Be mindful of the palatalized 'l' sound, which is a common challenge for English speakers. Variations in regional accents may soften the vowels.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A flat, round piece of ground meat or other food, often used in burgers or as a standalone dish.

Translation(s) & Context:

• котлета - Used in informal or everyday settings, such as describing fast food or home-cooked meals in Russian-speaking regions.

Usage Examples:

• Я приготовил вкусную говяжью котлету на ужин. (Ya prigotovil vkusnuyu govyazhuyu kotletu na uzhin.)

  I made a delicious beef patty for dinner. (This example shows the word in a simple declarative sentence, highlighting its use with adjectives for description.)

• В ресторане подают котлеты с картошкой. (V restorane podavayut kotlety s kartoshkoy.)

  The restaurant serves patties with potatoes. (Here, it demonstrates the word in a plural context within a menu description.)

• Она предпочитает вегетарианскую котлету вместо мясной. (Ona predpochtayet vegetarianskuyu kotletu vmesto myasnoy.)

  She prefers a vegetarian patty instead of a meat one. (This illustrates comparison and preference in dietary choices.)

• Котлета в бургере была слишком соленой. (Kotleta v burgerе byla slishkom solenoy.)

  The patty in the burger was too salty. (Shows the word in a complaint or critique, common in casual reviews.)

• Мои дети любят котлеты с соусом. (Moi deti lyubyat kotlety s sousom.)

  My children love patties with sauce. (This example places the word in a familial, everyday context with common pairings.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Котлета" is a feminine noun in Russian (first declension). It follows standard patterns for feminine nouns ending in -a, with regular inflections based on case and number. Below is a table outlining its key forms:

Note: This noun does not have irregular forms, making it straightforward for learners, but always pay attention to case endings in sentences.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • бифштекс (bifsteaks) - Similar to a steak patty, often used interchangeably in meat contexts, but implies a thicker cut.
  • бургерная котлета (burgernaya kotleta) - Specifically for burger patties, with a more modern connotation.
• Antonyms:
  • овощное блюдо (ovoshchnoe blyudo) - Vegetable dish, contrasting with meat-based patties in vegetarian contexts.

Related Phrases:

• говяжья котлета (govyazhaya kotleta) - Beef patty; a common phrase for specifying the type of meat.
• жареная котлета (zharenaya kotleta) - Fried patty; used in recipes or when describing preparation methods.
• котлета по-киевски (kotleta po-kievski) - Chicken Kiev patty; a cultural dish with a breaded, stuffed patty, often implying a specific Russian/Ukrainian recipe.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "котлета" directly corresponds to "patty" in English when referring to food, but it can encompass a broader range of cutlets or patties, including non-beef varieties. It's typically used in informal or neutral contexts, such as cooking or dining, and is gender-specific as feminine, which affects its inflections. When choosing between synonyms like "бифштекс," opt for "котлета" if the focus is on a flatter, patty-like shape rather than a steak. Grammatically, always ensure proper case agreement with accompanying words, e.g., adjectives must match in gender, number, and case.

Common Errors:

• English learners often misuse the genitive case, saying "котлеты" instead of "котлету" in accusative contexts. Incorrect: "Я ем котлеты" (when meaning "I eat the patty"). Correct: "Я ем котлету" for singular accusative. This error stems from confusion with plural forms; remember to check the sentence's object case for accuracy.

• Another common mistake is overgeneralizing to plural without context, e.g., using "котлеты" universally. Incorrect: "Это котлеты" for a single item. Correct: "Это котлета." Explanation: Russian nouns require precise number agreement, unlike English's more flexible usage.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "котлета" is tied to traditional cuisine, often evoking home-cooked meals or Soviet-era staples. For instance, it's a key component in dishes like "котлета по-киевски," which reflects historical influences from French cuisine adapted to Russian tastes, symbolizing comfort and everyday life rather than fine dining.

Related Concepts:

• бифштекс
• шницель
• пельмени