Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'poultry'

English Word: poultry

Key Russian Translations:

• птица [ˈptʲit͡sə] - [Formal, General; refers to birds, including poultry in agricultural contexts]
• домашняя птица [dəˈmaʂnəjə ˈptʲit͡sə] - [Formal; specifically for domesticated birds raised for food, such as chickens and ducks]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in everyday conversations about food, farming, and agriculture, but not as frequent in casual urban speech)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires basic understanding of Russian nouns and grammar; for "птица", it's straightforward, but "домашняя птица" may involve adjective agreement, which adds slight complexity)

Pronunciation (Russian):

птица: [ˈptʲit͡sə]

домашняя птица: [dəˈmaʂnəjə ˈptʲit͡sə]

Note on птица: The initial "п" is a voiceless bilabial plosive, and the soft sign "ь" softens the preceding consonant, making it challenging for English speakers. Pronunciation may vary slightly in regional dialects.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Domesticated birds raised for meat, eggs, feathers, or other products (e.g., chickens, turkeys).

Translation(s) & Context:

• птица - Used in general or formal contexts, such as biology or casual discussion about animals.
• домашняя птица - Preferred in agricultural, culinary, or specific contexts where the domesticated aspect is emphasized.

Usage Examples:

• В нашей ферме разводят разнообразную птицу, включая кур и уток.

  On our farm, we raise various poultry, including chickens and ducks.

• Домашняя птица является основным источником яиц в России.

  Poultry is the primary source of eggs in Russia.

• Из-за эпидемии гриппа птицы фермеры были вынуждены уничтожить всю домашнюю птицу.

  Due to the bird flu epidemic, farmers had to destroy all their poultry.

• В супермаркете можно купить свежую птицу по выгодной цене.

  You can buy fresh poultry at a good price in the supermarket.

• Моя бабушка разводит домашнюю птицу в деревне для собственного потребления.

  My grandmother raises poultry in the village for her own consumption.

Meaning 2: Collectively referring to the meat or products from such birds (e.g., in culinary contexts).

Translation(s) & Context:

• птица - Used informally for poultry meat in recipes or markets.
• домашняя птица - Used in more precise contexts, like health regulations or food labeling.

Usage Examples:

• В этом рецепте используется мясо птицы для супа.

  This recipe uses poultry meat for the soup.

• Домашняя птица часто готовится на гриле в русских праздниках.

  Poultry is often grilled during Russian holidays.

• Птица в этом блюде придает ему особый вкус.

  The poultry in this dish gives it a unique flavor.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Птица" is a feminine noun of the third declension, which follows irregular patterns in Russian. It is invariable in the plural form but changes in cases. "Домашняя птица" includes an adjective that agrees with the noun.

For "домашняя птица", the adjective "домашняя" changes with case and number: e.g., Genitive Singular: домашней птицы.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • пернатые (pernatye) - More poetic or general for birds.
  • куры (kury) - Specifically for chickens, a common type of poultry.
• Antonyms:
  • дикие животные (dikie zhivotnye) - Wild animals, contrasting with domesticated ones.

Related Phrases:

• Разведение домашней птицы - Breeding of poultry (Common in agricultural discussions, referring to farming practices).
• Мясо птицы - Poultry meat (Used in culinary contexts for food preparation).
• Птичий грипп - Bird flu (A phrase related to health and poultry diseases, with cultural implications in Russia).

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "птица" is a broad term that can mean any bird, so for precise correspondence to "poultry", pair it with context like "домашняя" to avoid ambiguity. Use "домашняя птица" in formal or technical settings, such as veterinary or farming discussions. English speakers should note adjective agreement: e.g., "домашняя" changes based on case and gender. When choosing between translations, opt for "птица" in everyday speech and "домашняя птица" for specificity.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "птица" without context to mean only wild birds, leading to confusion with "poultry". Correct: Specify as "домашняя птица". Example of error: "Я купил птица" (incorrect, as it should be "птицу" in accusative). Correct: "Я купил домашнюю птицу". Explanation: Russian requires proper case endings, and English learners often forget noun gender and declension.

• Error: Incorrect adjective agreement, e.g., saying "домашний птица" instead of "домашняя птица". Correct: Ensure the adjective matches the feminine noun. Explanation: This is a common grammatical mistake for non-native speakers due to differences in English adjective rules.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, poultry like chickens and ducks plays a significant role in traditional cuisine and rural life. For instance, during festivals such as Maslenitsa, poultry dishes are common, symbolizing abundance and home-cooked meals. Historically, poultry farming has been vital in Russian villages, reflecting self-sufficiency amid harsh winters.

Related Concepts:

• скот (skot) - Livestock in general.
• ферма (ferma) - Farm, often associated with poultry raising.
• яйца (yaytsa) - Eggs, a product of poultry.