Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'pellucid'

English Word: pellucid

Key Russian Translations:

• прозрачный [prɐˈzraʧnɨj] - [Formal, Adjective for physical transparency]
• ясный [ˈjasnɨj] - [Neutral, Adjective for clarity in meaning or thought]

Frequency: Medium (This word and its translations are encountered in everyday language, literature, and scientific contexts, but not as common as basic adjectives.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; learners at this level can grasp the basic forms and usage, but mastering nuances may require B2 or higher, especially for прозрачный in scientific contexts.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

прозрачный: [prɐˈzraʧnɨj]

Note on прозрачный: The 'ч' sound is a voiceless palatal fricative, similar to 'ch' in English "church." Stress falls on the third syllable, which can be challenging for beginners.

ясный: [ˈjasnɨj]

Note on ясный: The initial 'я' is pronounced as a soft 'ya' sound, like in "yard." The word has a straightforward pronunciation with stress on the first syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Physically transparent or clear, like glass or water

Translation(s) & Context:

• прозрачный - Used in formal or scientific contexts to describe something that light can pass through, such as in optics or material descriptions.

Usage Examples:

• Окно было совершенно прозрачным, пропускающим солнечный свет в комнату.

  The window was completely pellucid, allowing sunlight to enter the room.

• Вода в озере прозрачная, как хрусталь, в ясный летний день.

  The water in the lake is pellucid, like crystal, on a clear summer day.

• Этот материал прозрачный, поэтому его часто используют в производстве очков.

  This material is pellucid, so it's often used in the production of glasses.

• Прозрачный воздух гор позволил увидеть вершины на расстоянии.

  The pellucid air in the mountains allowed us to see the peaks from afar.

Meaning 2: Clear in meaning, style, or thought, such as in writing or ideas

Translation(s) & Context:

• ясный - Used in neutral or everyday contexts to describe something easily understood, like explanations or concepts.

Usage Examples:

• Его объяснение было ясным и понятным, без лишних деталей.

  His explanation was pellucid and easy to understand, without unnecessary details.

• В романе автора стиль письма ясен и прозрачен, что делает его доступным для всех читателей.

  In the author's novel, the writing style is pellucid, making it accessible to all readers.

• Ясные инструкции в руководстве помогли мне собрать мебель без ошибок.

  The pellucid instructions in the manual helped me assemble the furniture without mistakes.

• Её мысли были ясными, как pellucid вода, во время презентации.

  Her thoughts were pellucid, like clear water, during the presentation.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations, "прозрачный" and "ясный," are adjectives in Russian, which inflect based on gender, number, and case. Russian adjectives agree with the nouns they modify and follow standard patterns for hard-stem adjectives.

These adjectives follow regular hard-stem patterns, meaning they change endings predictably. There are no irregular forms for these words.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • прозрачный: чистый (chistyy - pure, often used interchangeably in contexts of clarity)
  • ясный: четкий (chetkii - precise, with a focus on sharpness) or понятный (ponyatnyy - understandable, more informal)
• Antonyms:
  • прозрачный: мутный (mutnyy - murky, opaque)
  • ясный: неясный (neyasnyy - unclear, vague)

Related Phrases:

• Прозрачный как стекло - Meaning: As clear as glass; used metaphorically for something extremely pellucid or honest. (This phrase emphasizes literal or figurative transparency.)
• Ясный день - Meaning: A clear day; refers to weather or straightforward situations. (Common in daily conversations about weather or clarity of thought.)
• Прозрачные отношения - Meaning: Transparent relationships; implies openness and honesty in personal or professional interactions.

Usage Notes:

"Pellucid" corresponds most directly to "прозрачный" in physical contexts and "ясный" in abstract ones, but English users should note that Russian adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify. For example, use "прозрачная" for feminine nouns. In formal writing, "прозрачный" is preferred for scientific accuracy, while "ясный" suits philosophical or everyday discussions. Be cautious with context: "pellucid" often implies both clarity and beauty, which "ясный" captures well in literary Russian.

Common Errors:

• English learners often misuse case endings, e.g., saying "прозрачный вода" instead of "прозрачная вода" (correct: the adjective must match the feminine noun "вода"). Error: прозрачный вода; Correct: прозрачная вода; Explanation: Russian requires gender agreement, unlike English.
• Confusing synonyms: Using "чистый" (pure) when "прозрачный" is needed, as in "чистый стекло" for "pellucid glass," which might imply cleanliness rather than transparency. Error: чистый стекло; Correct: прозрачное стекло; Explanation: Choose based on exact meaning to avoid ambiguity.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian literature, such as in works by Tolstoy or Chekhov, words like "ясный" often evoke themes of intellectual clarity or moral transparency, reflecting Russia's cultural emphasis on introspection and truth in storytelling. "Прозрачный" might appear in descriptions of nature, symbolizing purity in the vast Russian landscapes, which are frequently romanticized in poetry and art.

Related Concepts:

• прозрачность (transparency, as a noun)
• ясность (clearness or lucidity)
• непрозрачный (opaque)