Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'plant'

English Word: plant

Key Russian Translations:

• растение /rɐˈstʲenʲje/ - [Formal, Common in scientific and everyday contexts]
• фабрика /ˈfabrʲikə/ - [Informal, Specifically for industrial or manufacturing contexts]
• посадить /pɐˈsadʲitʲ/ - [Informal, As a verb for the action of planting]

Frequency: High (especially "растение" in general vocabulary; "фабрика" is medium in industrial contexts)

Difficulty: A1 for "растение"; B1 for "фабрика" due to contextual nuances

Pronunciation (Russian):

растение: /rɐˈstʲenʲje/

фабрика: /ˈfabrʲikə/

посадить: /pɐˈsadʲitʲ/

Note on посадить: The stress falls on the second syllable, and the final -ть indicates it's a verb; be cautious with the palatalized 't' sound, which can be tricky for beginners.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A living organism that typically grows in soil (noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• "растение" - Used in botanical, everyday, or formal descriptions of flora.
• "фабрика" - Rarely used for this meaning; more for industrial plants.

Usage Examples:

• Это красивое растение растёт в моём саду. (This beautiful plant grows in my garden.)

  English: This beautiful plant grows in my garden.

• Я люблю ухаживать за комнатными растениями. (I enjoy taking care of indoor plants.)

  English: I enjoy taking care of indoor plants. (Shows possessive context.)

• В парке много разных растений. (There are many different plants in the park.)

  English: There are many different plants in the park. (Plural and descriptive usage.)

• Растение нуждается в большем количестве света. (The plant needs more light.)

  English: The plant needs more light. (Emphasizes care and conditions.)

• Это редкое растение из тропических лесов. (This is a rare plant from tropical forests.)

  English: This is a rare plant from tropical forests. (Scientific or geographical context.)

Meaning 2: A factory or industrial facility (noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• "фабрика" - Used in contexts related to manufacturing or production.

Usage Examples:

• Новая фабрика открылась в пригороде. (The new plant opened in the suburbs.)

  English: The new plant opened in the suburbs. (Industrial establishment.)

• Работники фабрики бастуют из-за низкой зарплаты. (The plant workers are striking due to low wages.)

  English: The plant workers are striking due to low wages. (Social or labor context.)

• Фабрика производит автомобили. (The plant produces cars.)

  English: The plant produces cars. (Manufacturing process.)

• Эта фабрика является крупнейшей в регионе. (This plant is the largest in the region.)

  English: This plant is the largest in the region. (Comparative usage.)

Meaning 3: To place something in the ground for growth (verb)

Translation(s) & Context:

• "посадить" - Used as a verb for planting actions, often in gardening or agriculture.

Usage Examples:

• Я посадил семена в землю вчера. (I planted the seeds in the ground yesterday.)

  English: I planted the seeds in the ground yesterday. (Past tense action.)

• Давайте посадим цветы в саду. (Let's plant flowers in the garden.)

  English: Let's plant flowers in the garden. (Imperative and plural subject.)

• Он посадит дерево на следующий год. (He will plant a tree next year.)

  English: He will plant a tree next year. (Future tense.)

• Посадить овощи – это полезное хобби. (Planting vegetables is a useful hobby.)

  English: Planting vegetables is a useful hobby. (As a gerund.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For nouns like "растение" and "фабрика", Russian nouns inflect based on case, number, and gender. "Растение" is a neuter noun, while "фабрика" is feminine. For the verb "посадить", it conjugates irregularly as a perfective verb.

Note: "Посадить" does not change in infinitive form but has aspectual pairs like "сажать" (imperfective).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • растение: цветок (flower, for specific types); флора (flora, more general)
  • фабрика: завод (factory, similar industrial context; often interchangeable in casual speech)
  • посадить: высадить (to plant out, for larger-scale planting)
• Antonyms:
  • растение: животное (animal)
  • фабрика: офис (office, as a non-industrial workspace)
  • посадить: вырвать (to uproot or remove)

Related Phrases:

• Домашнее растение - (Houseplant; refers to indoor plants commonly kept at home.)
• Автомобильная фабрика - (Car plant; used for manufacturing facilities.)
• Посадить дерево - (To plant a tree; a common phrase in environmental contexts.)

Usage Notes:

The English word "plant" can translate to different Russian words based on context: use "растение" for biological entities, "фабрика" for industrial settings, and "посадить" for actions. In formal writing, prefer "растение" over slang alternatives. Be mindful of gender agreements in sentences, e.g., adjectives must agree with the noun's gender. When choosing between translations, consider the verb aspect in Russian— "посадить" is perfective, implying completion.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "растение" for industrial contexts, e.g., saying "Это растение производит машины" instead of "Эта фабрика производит машины".
  Correct: "фабрика" is the appropriate term; explanation: Confusing biological and industrial meanings can lead to misunderstandings in professional discussions.
• Error: Incorrectly conjugating "посадить", e.g., saying "Я посадить дерево" (wrong verb form).
  Correct: "Я посадил дерево" (for masculine speaker); explanation: Russian verbs require proper conjugation based on tense, person, and gender—omitting this makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "растение" like birch trees (берёза) hold symbolic importance, often representing national identity in literature and folklore. Phrases like "посадить дерево" are linked to environmental movements, echoing themes from Soviet-era campaigns promoting afforestation.

Related Concepts:

• биология (biology)
• промышленность (industry)
• садоводство (gardening)