Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'replant'

English Word: replant

Key Russian Translations:

• пересадить /pʲɪrʲɪˈsadʲɪtʲ/ - [Formal, commonly used in contexts like gardening or agriculture]
• пересаживать /pʲɪrʲɪˈsadʲɪtʲ/ - [Informal/Continuous form, used for ongoing actions, e.g., habitual replanting]

Frequency: Medium (This verb is frequently encountered in horticultural, environmental, or everyday contexts, but not in general conversation.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, per CEFR; involves understanding verb conjugations and perfective/imperfective aspects. For 'пересаживать', it may be B2 due to its aspectual nuances.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

пересадить: /pʲɪrʲɪˈsadʲɪtʲ/ (Note the soft 'р' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers; stress on the third syllable.)

пересаживать: /pʲɪrʲɪˈsadʲɪtʲ/ (Similar to 'пересадить', but used in imperfective forms; pay attention to the palatalized consonants.)

Note on пересадить: This word has a perfective aspect, indicating a completed action. Variations in regional accents may soften the 'т' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: To plant something again, typically after uprooting or in a new location (e.g., for plants or trees).

Translation(s) & Context:

• пересадить - Used in formal or practical contexts, such as gardening, where the action is completed (e.g., in instructions or reports).
• пересаживать - Applied in informal or ongoing scenarios, like daily maintenance of plants.

Usage Examples:

• Я пересадил розу в солнечное место, чтобы она лучше росла.

  I replanted the rose in a sunny spot so it could grow better.

• Мы пересаживаем деревья каждый год, чтобы предотвратить эрозию почвы.

  We replant trees every year to prevent soil erosion.

• После заморозков садовник пересадил все цветы в теплицу.

  After the frost, the gardener replanted all the flowers in the greenhouse.

• Она пересаживает рассаду в сад, используя специальные удобрения.

  She is replanting the seedlings in the garden using special fertilizers.

• В парке сотрудники пересадили кусты, чтобы улучшить дизайн.

  In the park, the staff replanted the bushes to improve the design.

Secondary Meaning: Figurative use, such as replanting ideas or concepts (less common, but possible in metaphorical contexts).

Translation(s) & Context:

• пересадить - In abstract senses, e.g., transferring ideas (rare, formal writing or speeches).

Usage Examples:

• Мы пересадим эту идею в новый проект для большего успеха.

  We will replant this idea into a new project for greater success.

• Писатель пересадил сюжет из старой книги в современный контекст.

  The writer replanted the plot from an old book into a modern context.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'пересадить' (perfective verb) and 'пересаживать' (imperfective verb) are first-conjugation verbs in Russian, which undergo regular inflections based on tense, aspect, person, and number. 'Пересадить' is perfective, indicating a completed action, while 'пересаживать' is imperfective, for ongoing or repeated actions.

These verbs are regular, but note the palatalization in roots. If unchanging in certain forms (e.g., no present for perfective), it remains as is.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: посадить заново (to plant again, more literal); переместить (to move, in a broader sense) - Note: 'посадить заново' is less formal and used for simple replanting.
• Antonyms: вырвать (to uproot); срубить (to cut down, for trees)

Related Phrases:

• пересадка растений - Refers to the process of replanting plants; commonly used in gardening contexts.
• пересаживать саженцы - Involves replanting seedlings; often in agricultural or environmental discussions.
• пересадить в другой горшок - To replant into another pot; a practical phrase for indoor plants.

Usage Notes:

Russian translations like 'пересадить' directly correspond to 'replant' in literal contexts, such as botany or environmental efforts, but always consider the perfective aspect for completed actions. Use 'пересаживать' for ongoing processes to match English progressive tenses. In formal writing, pair it with prepositions like 'в' (into) for specificity, e.g., 'в новый грунт'. If multiple options exist, choose based on aspect: perfective for results, imperfective for descriptions. Avoid direct word-for-word translation; focus on context to ensure natural flow.

• In spoken Russian, these verbs are common in rural or educational settings.
• Grammar note: Always conjugate based on subject gender and number, which differs from English.

Common Errors:

English learners often confuse 'пересадить' (perfective) with 'пересаживать' (imperfective), leading to incorrect aspect usage. For example:

• Error: "Я пересаживал дерево вчера." (Incorrect if the action is fully completed.)
• Correct: "Я пересадил дерево вчера." (Use perfective for a finished action.)
• Explanation: Russian verbs require matching aspects to tense; misuse can alter the meaning or sound unnatural.
• Another error: Omitting inflections, e.g., saying "пересадить" without conjugating for person, which makes it incomplete in sentences.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, replanting (e.g., 'пересадка') holds practical significance in dacha (country house) traditions, where families engage in gardening as a seasonal activity. It symbolizes renewal and self-sufficiency, often tied to historical agricultural roots in rural areas, reflecting themes of resilience in literature like Chekhov's works.

Related Concepts:

• садоводство (gardening)
• переработка (recycling, for environmental replanting)
• экология (ecology)