Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'redbrick'

English Word: redbrick

Key Russian Translations:

• Краснокирпичный (/krəsnəkɪrʲpɪtɕnɨj/) - [Formal, Used in academic or architectural contexts]
• Красный кирпич (/ˈkrasnɨj ˈkʲirʲpʲɪtɕ/) - [Informal, Plural forms possible, Used when referring to materials or buildings]

Frequency: Low (This term is not commonly used in everyday Russian conversation; it's more specialized in educational or historical discussions.)

Difficulty: C1 (Advanced; requires familiarity with British cultural references and Russian adjective inflections. For 'Краснокирпичный', it's C1 due to its formal and specific usage; 'Красный кирпич' might be B2 for general learners.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Краснокирпичный: /krəsnəkɪrʲpɪtɕnɨj/

Красный кирпич: /ˈkrasnɨj ˈkʲirʲpʲɪtɕ/

Note on Краснокирпичный: The stress falls on the third syllable (/kɪrʲ/), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the soft 'r' sound. Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Refers to traditional British universities built with red brick, often symbolizing established institutions (e.g., in a historical or educational context).

Translation(s) & Context:

• Краснокирпичный университет - Used in formal discussions about British higher education, emphasizing architectural and historical significance.
• Красный кирпич - More literal, in contexts describing buildings or materials, but can extend metaphorically to institutions.

Usage Examples:

• Этот университет считается одним из краснокирпичных в Великобритании, известным своей богатой историей.

  This university is considered one of the redbrick ones in the UK, known for its rich history.

• Строительство зданий из красного кирпича было популярно в викторианскую эпоху.

  Building structures from red brick was popular during the Victorian era.

• Многие студенты стремятся поступить в краснокирпичный университет, чтобы получить престижное образование.

  Many students strive to enter a redbrick university to get a prestigious education.

• В этом районе преобладают дома из красного кирпича, придающие ему уникальный вид.

  In this area, houses made of red brick predominate, giving it a unique appearance.

• Краснокирпичный стиль архитектуры отражает индустриальную революцию в Британии.

  The redbrick style of architecture reflects the Industrial Revolution in Britain.

Meaning 2: Literal reference to red brick as a building material (e.g., in construction or design).

Translation(s) & Context:

• Красный кирпич - Common in everyday conversations about architecture or DIY projects, often in plural forms for multiple items.

Usage Examples:

• Для постройки забора мы использовали красный кирпич, чтобы он гармонировал с домом.

  For building the fence, we used red brick so it would harmonize with the house.

• Красный кирпич устойчив к погодным условиям и часто применяется в исторических реконструкциях.

  Red brick is weather-resistant and often used in historical reconstructions.

• В этом дизайне интерьера красный кирпич добавляет промышленный шарм.

  In this interior design, red brick adds an industrial charm.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'Краснокирпичный' is an adjective and follows standard Russian adjective inflection patterns. It changes based on gender, number, and case. For example:

'Красный кирпич' is a noun phrase. 'Красный' inflects as a regular adjective, while 'кирпич' is a masculine noun that inflects for case and number (e.g., Genitive: красного кирпича; Plural Nominative: красные кирпичи). It has no irregular forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Кирпичный (more general for brick-built)
  • Традиционный (in the context of universities, meaning traditional)
  Note: 'Кирпичный' is less specific and can be used interchangeably in architectural contexts but lacks the color reference.
• Antonyms:
  • Современный (modern, contrasting with traditional redbrick style)
  • Деревенский (rural or non-urban, if contrasting building materials)

Related Phrases:

• Краснокирпичный университет - A phrase referring to British redbrick universities; used in academic discussions to denote prestige and history.
• Строительство из красного кирпича - Common in construction contexts; means "building with red brick" and implies durability.
• Красный кирпич в дизайне - Refers to "red brick in design"; often used for interior or exterior aesthetics.

Usage Notes:

'Redbrick' is a culturally specific term from British English, often translated as 'Краснокирпичный' in Russian to capture its historical connotation, especially in educational contexts. Use 'Красный кирпич' for literal material references. Be mindful of context: in formal writing, inflect adjectives correctly based on the noun they modify (e.g., 'краснойрпичный университет' for masculine singular). If multiple translations are available, choose 'Краснокирпичный' for metaphorical uses and 'Красный кирпич' for physical descriptions to ensure precision.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'Красный кирпич' interchangeably with 'Краснокирпичный' without considering context. Incorrect: "Я учусь в красный кирпич университет" (grammatically wrong and contextually misleading). Correct: "Я учусь в краснокирпичном университете" – This properly inflects the adjective and maintains the specific meaning.
• Error: Forgetting adjective inflections, e.g., saying 'Краснокирпичный' in all cases. Incorrect: "Об университете краснокирпичный" (should be genitive: 'краснойрпичного'). Correct: Always match the case, as in "Об университете краснокирпичного". Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree with nouns in gender, number, and case to avoid sounding unnatural.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'Краснокирпичный' often evokes images of British industrial heritage, as red brick architecture symbolizes the 19th-century expansion of universities like Birmingham or Manchester. This term highlights a contrast with Soviet-era architecture, making it a point of interest in discussions of Western education systems.

Related Concepts:

• Университет
• Архитектура
• Кирпич
• Традиционный стиль