Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'pellet'

English Word: pellet

Key Russian Translations:

• пеллет [ˈpɛlɪt] - [Informal, Technical; used in contexts like manufacturing or animal feed]
• гранула [ˈɡranʊlə] - [Formal; used in scientific or industrial settings]
• пуля [ˈpulə] - [Informal; specifically for ammunition or projectiles]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in technical, industrial, or everyday contexts, but not in casual conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires basic knowledge of Russian nouns and inflections; for 'пуля', it may be A2 for beginners due to its regularity)

Pronunciation (Russian):

пеллет: [ˈpɛlɪt]

гранула: [ˈɡranʊlə]

пуля: [ˈpulə]

Note on пеллет: This is a borrowed word from English, so pronunciation is straightforward and similar to the original; stress on the first syllable. For гранула, the 'г' is a hard 'g' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A small, rounded, compressed mass, as of medicine, food, or fuel pellets.

Translation(s) & Context:

• пеллет - Used in technical or everyday contexts for compressed feed or fuel; appropriate in informal discussions about manufacturing.
• гранула - Preferred in formal or scientific contexts, such as pharmaceuticals or chemistry.

Usage Examples:

• Фермеры часто используют пеллеты для кормления скота в зимний период.

  Farmers often use pellets to feed livestock during the winter period.

• Эти гранулы изготавливаются из переработанного пластика для экологичных целей.

  These granules are made from recycled plastic for eco-friendly purposes.

• В отопительных системах пеллеты сгорают эффективно, снижая затраты на энергию.

  In heating systems, pellets burn efficiently, reducing energy costs.

• Гранулы витаминов нужно принимать ежедневно для поддержания здоровья.

  Vitamin granules need to be taken daily to maintain health.

• Производство пеллетов из древесных отходов стало популярным в России.

  The production of pellets from wood waste has become popular in Russia.

2. A small bullet or projectile, as in weaponry.

Translation(s) & Context:

• пуля - Used in contexts related to firearms, hunting, or military; common in informal or narrative speech.

Usage Examples:

• Охотник зарядил ружьё пулей перед выходом в лес.

  The hunter loaded the gun with a pellet before heading into the forest.

• В старом пистолете пуля может быть сделана из свинца.

  In an old pistol, the pellet might be made of lead.

• Пуля из пневматического оружия не так опасна, как из огнестрельного.

  A pellet from an air gun is not as dangerous as one from a firearm.

• Во время тренировки солдаты стреляют пулями по мишеням.

  During training, soldiers shoot pellets at targets.

• Эта пуля предназначена для спортивной стрельбы, а не для охоты.

  This pellet is intended for sport shooting, not for hunting.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'пеллет' is a borrowed noun and typically does not inflect in modern Russian usage, remaining unchanged in most cases (e.g., singular and plural forms are often the same or context-dependent).

'гранула' is a feminine noun that follows standard Russian inflection patterns for first-declension nouns:

'пуля' is also a feminine noun with regular inflection:

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: гранула (similar to granule), таблетка (for medicinal pellets; implies a tablet form)
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable, as 'pellet' is a specific object; contrast might be with larger forms like 'кусок' meaning 'chunk')

Related Phrases:

• Пеллеты для отопления - Refers to pellets used for heating systems, common in eco-friendly contexts.
• Гранулы корма - Means 'feed granules', used in agriculture for animal nutrition.
• Пуля из дробовика - Indicates 'shotgun pellet', specific to hunting or sports.

Usage Notes:

The English word 'pellet' corresponds most closely to 'пеллет' in technical contexts, but English speakers should choose based on nuance: use 'гранула' for formal or scientific discussions to sound more natural in Russian. Be aware of gender agreements in sentences (e.g., 'пуля' is feminine, so adjectives must agree). In everyday Russian, 'пеллет' is often used without inflection, but in more literary contexts, it may adopt patterns from similar nouns.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'пуля' interchangeably for all types of pellets, even non-ammunition ones. Correct: Reserve 'пуля' for projectiles; use 'пеллет' or 'гранула' for other contexts. Example of error: "Я ем пулю за breakfast" (incorrect). Correct: "Я ем пеллеты за завтраком" (I eat pellets for breakfast).

• Error: Forgetting case inflections, e.g., saying "без пеллет" instead of properly inflecting if needed. Correct: In genitive contexts, ensure agreement like "без гранул".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'пеллеты' are increasingly associated with sustainable energy, as Russia has vast forests for biomass pellets, reflecting environmental initiatives. 'Пуля' carries historical connotations in literature and folklore, often symbolizing conflict in works by authors like Tolstoy, where it represents the harsh realities of war.

Related Concepts:

• Дробь (shot or small particles)
• Таблетка (tablet, related to medicinal forms)
• Граната (grenade, for weaponry contexts)