Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'pergola'

English Word: pergola

Key Russian Translations:

• пергола [pʲɪrˈɡo.lə] - [Formal, Used in architectural or gardening contexts]

Frequency: Low (This word is not commonly used in everyday Russian conversation but appears in specialized texts like gardening or design literature.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, as it is a borrowed word from English/Italian, requiring familiarity with loanwords and basic noun inflections in Russian.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

пергола: [pʲɪrˈɡo.lə]

Note on пергола: The stress falls on the second syllable ('ɡo'), which is common for many Russian loanwords. Be mindful of the soft 'р' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

A structure in a garden consisting of a framework over which climbing plants are trained.

Translation(s) & Context:

• пергола - Typically used in formal or professional contexts, such as architecture, landscaping, or when describing outdoor designs.

Usage Examples:

• В саду есть красивая пергола, увитая розами.

  In the garden, there is a beautiful pergola covered with roses.

• Архитектор спроектировал перголу для теневой зоны.

  The architect designed a pergola for the shaded area.

• Летом мы часто отдыхаем под перголой в парке.

  In the summer, we often relax under the pergola in the park.

• Пергола из дерева идеально вписывается в ландшафт усадьбы.

  The wooden pergola fits perfectly into the estate's landscape.

• В этом отеле пергола служит местом для романтических ужинов.

  In this hotel, the pergola serves as a spot for romantic dinners.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Пергола" is a feminine noun (feminine gender in Russian) and follows the standard first declension pattern for loanwords ending in -a. It is inflected based on cases, numbers, and agreement with adjectives or verbs. Below is a table of its basic inflections:

Note: The word is relatively regular, but stress remains on the second syllable in most forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • беседка [bʲɪˈsʲed.kə] - A gazebo or pavilion, often smaller and more enclosed; used in casual garden settings.
  • арка [ˈar.kə] - An arch, which might be part of a pergola but is simpler; applicable in architectural contexts.
• Antonyms: None directly applicable, as "пергола" describes a specific structure without a clear opposite.

Related Phrases:

• Садовая пергола - A garden pergola; refers to a pergola in a residential or public garden setting.
• Пергола с виноградом - Pergola with grapes; commonly used for structures supporting grapevines in vineyards.
• Декоративная пергола - Decorative pergola; emphasizes aesthetic rather than functional use in landscaping.

Usage Notes:

"Пергола" is a direct borrowing from English/Italian and is used in Russian to denote the same garden structure. It is most common in formal or technical contexts, such as architecture and horticulture, rather than everyday speech. When translating "pergola," ensure it matches the context: if the structure is more enclosed, "беседка" might be a better fit. Grammatically, always treat it as a feminine noun and inflect accordingly. For English learners, note that Russian often pairs it with adjectives for specificity, e.g., "деревенная пергола" for a rustic one.

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing the word as [pɛrˈɡoʊ.lə] (using English phonetics).
  Correct: [pʲɪrˈɡo.lə] - English speakers often overlook the soft Russian 'р' and palatalized consonants; practice with native audio to master the pronunciation.

• Error: Confusing it with "беседка" and using them interchangeably.
  Correct: Use "пергола" for open frameworks and "беседка" for more enclosed structures; for example, incorrect: "Я видел беседку в саду" when referring to an open pergola; correct: "Я видел перголу в саду".

• Error: Forgetting to inflect in sentences, e.g., saying "Я иду к пергола" instead of "Я иду к перго́ле".
  Correct: Always adjust for case, as in "Я иду к перго́ле" (Dative case for direction).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, pergolas like "пергола" are often associated with traditional estates and dachas (country houses), symbolizing leisure and nature integration. They appear in classic literature, such as in descriptions of noble gardens in 19th-century works by authors like Tolstoy, reflecting a romanticized view of rural life. However, in modern urban settings, they are more functional in public parks or hotel designs, blending Western influences with Russian landscaping traditions.

Related Concepts:

• сад (garden)
• аркада (arcade)
• виноградник (vineyard)