Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'printer'

English Word: printer

Key Russian Translations:

• принтер /ˈprʲin.tɛr/ - [Formal, Technical]

Frequency: Medium (Common in modern technology contexts, especially in business and everyday computing discussions)

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner level, as it is a direct loanword with straightforward usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

принтер: /ˈprʲin.tɛr/

Note on принтер: The stress is on the first syllable. The "р" sound is rolled, which may be challenging for English speakers; practice with native audio for accuracy.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: A device that prints text or images on paper.

Translation(s) & Context:

• принтер - Used in formal and informal contexts for any printing device, such as in offices or homes.

Usage Examples:

• Я покупаю новый принтер для офиса. (Ya pokupayu novyy printer dlya ofisa.)

  I am buying a new printer for the office. (This example shows the noun in a simple declarative sentence, highlighting everyday purchasing scenarios.)

• Принтер сломался, и теперь мы не можем распечатать документы. (Printer slomalsya, i seychas my ne mozhem raspechatat' dokumenty.)

  The printer broke, and now we can't print the documents. (Demonstrates the noun in a past tense context, emphasizing technical issues.)

• В нашей школе есть цветной принтер для проектов. (V nashey shkole est' tsvetnoy printer dlya proyektov.)

  In our school, there is a color printer for projects. (Illustrates the noun with an adjective modifier, in an educational setting.)

• Он подключил принтер к компьютеру wirelessly. (On podklyuchil printer k kompyuteru wirelessly.)

  He connected the printer to the computer wirelessly. (Shows the noun in a technological context with English loanwords, common in modern Russian.)

• Принтер в библиотеке всегда занят студентами. (Printer v bibliotece vsegda zanyat studentami.)

  The printer in the library is always busy with students. (Highlights the noun in a plural or shared resource scenario.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Принтер is a masculine noun of the second declension in Russian. It follows standard patterns for borrowed nouns and inflects based on case and number. Below is a table of its inflections:

Note: The word is invariable in terms of gender and does not have irregular forms, making it straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • печатное устройство (pechatnoye ustroystvo) - More formal or descriptive term, often used in technical manuals.
  • принтовый аппарат (printovyy apparat) - Less common, archaic variant.
• Antonyms: N/A (As "printer" is a specific device, it doesn't have direct antonyms, but related concepts might include "сканер" for scanning.)

Related Phrases:

• лазерный принтер (lazernyy printer) - Laser printer; used for high-quality printing in professional settings.
• цветной принтер (tsvetnoy printer) - Color printer; common in creative or educational contexts.
• подключить принтер (podklyuchit' printer) - To connect the printer; a phrase for setup instructions.

Usage Notes:

Принтер directly corresponds to the English "printer" as a loanword, making it easy for English speakers to adopt. It is neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both everyday conversations and technical discussions. Be mindful of declensions when using it in sentences; for example, in genitive case, it becomes "принтера" to indicate possession. If multiple translations exist, choose "принтер" for modern contexts, as it is the most widely recognized. Grammatically, it functions as a standard masculine noun, so articles or modifiers should align accordingly.

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing as /ˈprɪn.tər/ (like English), instead of the correct Russian /ˈprʲin.tɛr/.

  Correct: Focus on the rolled "р" and softer vowels. Example of error: Saying "принтер" with an English accent, which might confuse native speakers. Correct example: Pronounce it with proper Russian intonation to ensure clarity.

• Error: Forgetting to inflect for case, e.g., using "принтер" in genitive instead of "принтера".

  Correct: In a sentence like "I need the printer's cable," say "Мне нужен кабель принтера" (Mne nuzhen kabel' printera), not "кабель принтер". This maintains grammatical agreement.

Cultural Notes:

Принтер, as a borrowed term, reflects Russia's integration of Western technology. In Russian culture, printers are commonplace in offices and homes, symbolizing the digital age, but they don't carry significant historical or cultural connotations beyond practical use. However, in educational settings, access to printers can highlight socioeconomic differences, as not all households may have one.

Related Concepts:

• сканер (skaner)
• компьютер (kompyuter)
• принтерный картридж (printernyy kartridz)