Russian Translation(s) & Details for '{{pyxis}}'

English Word: {{pyxis}}

Key Russian Translations:

• коробка [kɐˈrobkə] - [Noun, Feminine, Common in everyday contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Regularly used in daily conversations and written Russian)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate level, as it involves basic noun inflections and common vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

коробка: [kɐˈrobkə]

Note on коробка: The stress falls on the second syllable; be careful with the rolled 'r' sound, which is a common challenge for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

A small container or box for storage

Translation(s) & Context:

• коробка - Used in general contexts for physical objects like storage boxes; informal to formal settings, especially in descriptions of household items.

Usage Examples:

• В этой коробке хранятся старые фотографии. (V etoy korobke khranyatsya starые fotografiyi.)

  In this box, old photographs are stored. (Demonstrates use in a simple declarative sentence for everyday objects.)

• Она купила красивую коробку для подарков. (Ona kupila krasivuyu korobku dlya podarkov.)

  She bought a beautiful box for gifts. (Shows use in a context involving shopping and adjectives for description.)

• Коробка с инструментами лежит в гараже. (Korobka s instrumentami lezhit v garazhe.)

  The box with tools is in the garage. (Illustrates use with prepositional phrases in a practical, location-based context.)

• Дети разукрасили коробку для игры. (Deti razukrasili korobku dlya igry.)

  The children decorated the box for play. (Demonstrates use in a creative or child-related context with verbs.)

• В коробке оказались документы из прошлого века. (V korobke okazalis' dokumenty iz proshlogo veka.)

  In the box, there were documents from the last century. (Shows use in a historical or surprising context with past tense.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Коробка is a feminine noun in Russian, which follows the standard first declension pattern. It changes based on case, number, and gender. Below is a table of its inflections:

Note: This noun does not have irregular forms, making it straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: ящик (yashchik) - Similar but often for larger containers; коробочка (korobochka) - Diminutive for smaller or cute boxes.
• Antonyms: пустота (pustota) - Emptiness, as it contrasts with something containing items.

Related Phrases:

• Открыть коробку - To open the box; used in contexts of curiosity or unpacking.
• Коробка передач - Gearbox; a common phrase in automotive or mechanical discussions.
• Подарочная коробка - Gift box; typically used in festive or shopping scenarios.

Usage Notes:

{{pyxis}}, often translated as "коробка", directly corresponds to English in meaning but requires attention to Russian's grammatical gender (feminine). Use it in formal and informal settings, but be mindful of context—e.g., in business, pair it with specific adjectives like "пластиковая коробка" for precision. When choosing among translations, opt for "коробка" for general purposes, but "ящик" if the item is larger. Grammatically, always inflect based on case to avoid errors in sentence structure.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the nominative form "коробка" in all cases, e.g., "Я иду к коробка" instead of "Я иду к коробке".
  Correct: "Я иду к коробке" (I am going to the box). Explanation: Russian requires dative case for direction, so always check the sentence's role.
• Error: Confusing with masculine nouns, e.g., treating it as "коробок" in genitive for singular.
  Correct: Use "коробки" for genitive singular. Explanation: As a feminine noun, its endings differ from masculine ones like "стол" (table).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "коробка" often evokes ideas of mystery or tradition, such as the matryoshka dolls stored in decorative boxes, symbolizing nested surprises. Historically, boxes were used in folk art and storage, reflecting Russia's emphasis on practicality and craftsmanship in everyday life.

Related Concepts:

• ящик
• контейнер
• упаковка