Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'pound'

English Word: pound

Key Russian Translations:

• фунт [/funt/] - [Formal, commonly used for currency or weight units]

Frequency: High (widely used in financial, trade, and everyday contexts, especially in international settings).

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner level for basic recognition; may vary to B1 for nuanced usage in sentences).

Pronunciation (Russian):

фунт: /funt/ (stressed on the first syllable; the 'u' is pronounced like the 'oo' in "food").

Note on фунт: Be cautious with the soft 'n' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers; it's similar to the 'n' in "onion".

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Meanings and Usage:

As a currency (e.g., the British pound)

Translation(s) & Context:

• фунт - Used in financial discussions, exchange rates, or shopping; formal in business contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Я обменял доллары на фунты в банке.

  I exchanged dollars for pounds at the bank.

• Стоимость товаров в Великобритании часто указывается в фунтах стерлингов.

  The cost of goods in the UK is often listed in pounds sterling.

• Инфляция повлияла на курс фунта по отношению к евро.

  Inflation has affected the exchange rate of the pound against the euro.

• Мой друг отправил мне подарок, стоивший десять фунтов.

  My friend sent me a gift that cost ten pounds.

As a unit of weight (e.g., 1 pound = approximately 0.45 kg)

Translation(s) & Context:

• фунт - Applied in cooking, shipping, or health contexts; neutral or formal in scientific discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Этот продукт весит два фунта.

  This product weighs two pounds.

• В рецепте указано добавить полфунта сахара.

  The recipe calls for adding half a pound of sugar.

• Атлет набрал три фунта мышечной массы за месяц.

  The athlete gained three pounds of muscle mass in a month.

• Вес багажа не должен превышать 50 фунтов.

  The weight of the luggage should not exceed 50 pounds.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

фунт is a masculine noun in Russian and follows the standard third-declension pattern for inanimate nouns. It has regular inflections based on case and number. Below is a table of its declension:

Note: This is a regular pattern, so no irregularities. If used as part of a compound (e.g., for verb 'to pound', which might translate to бить, that verb has its own conjugations, but it's not directly related here.)

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• фунтик (informal diminutive for currency, implying affection or small amount)

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable for this noun; antonyms would depend on context (e.g., for weight, perhaps "килограмм" as an alternative unit, but not a true antonym).

Related Phrases:

• Британский фунт - Refers to the British pound sterling; used in financial contexts.
• Фунт стерлингов - The full formal name for the UK currency; implies official or historical usage.
• Полфунта - Half a pound (weight); common in recipes or measurements.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "фунт" directly corresponds to the English "pound" for both currency and weight, but context is key to avoid confusion—specify "британский фунт" for currency. It's neutral in formality but leans formal in professional settings. English learners should note that Russian uses the genitive case for quantities (e.g., "два фунта" for "two pounds"). When choosing between translations, use "фунт" for standard references; avoid it in poetic or archaic contexts where other units might be preferred.

Common Errors:

• Error: Misusing the case, e.g., saying "в фунт" instead of "в фунте" (prepositional case for "in a pound"). Correct: Use the appropriate case based on sentence structure. Explanation: Russian nouns change endings to show relationships, so "в фунте" means "in the pound" correctly.

• Error: Confusing with metric units, e.g., assuming "фунт" equals a kilogram. Correct: Remember 1 фунт ≈ 0.45 кг; use conversions in scientific contexts. Explanation: This stems from differing measurement systems, leading to inaccuracies in recipes or trade.

• Error: Pronouncing as /pund/ instead of /funt/. Correct: Practice the Russian /f/ sound. Explanation: English speakers often apply native phonetics, but this alters meaning and comprehension.

Cultural Notes:

"Фунт" as in the British pound carries historical significance in Russia due to economic ties with the UK. It symbolizes international finance and was prominent during the Soviet era for trade. In modern contexts, it reflects global economic fluctuations, evoking ideas of stability or volatility in Russian media discussions.

Related Concepts:

• рубль (Russian currency)
• доллар (US dollar)
• килограмм (metric weight unit)