Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'rich'

English Word: rich

Key Russian Translations:

• богатый [bɐˈɡatɨj] - [Formal, Informal]
• обильный [ɐˈbʲilʲnɨj] - [Informal, Used for abundance or plentifulness]

Frequency: High (Common in everyday conversations, literature, and media)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of adjective declensions, but basic forms are straightforward for learners at this level)

Pronunciation (Russian):

богатый: [bɐˈɡatɨj]

Note on богатый: The stress falls on the second syllable ("ga"). Be careful with the soft sign (ь) which affects the pronunciation of the preceding consonant, making it softer.

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обильный: [ɐˈbʲilʲnɨj]

Note on обильный: The initial "o" is pronounced as a short vowel, and the "bʲ" indicates a palatalized 'b' sound, which is a common feature in Russian adjectives.

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Meanings and Usage:

Wealthy or affluent (Referring to financial prosperity)

Translation(s) & Context:

• богатый - Used in both formal and informal contexts to describe someone with significant wealth, such as in business or social discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Он очень богатый бизнесмен, у него несколько компаний.

  He is a very rich businessman; he owns several companies.

• В этом районе живут богатые люди с большими домами.

  In this area, rich people with large houses live.

• Богатый наследник унаследовал состояние от отца.

  The rich heir inherited the fortune from his father.

• Она стала богатой после удачной инвестиции в акции.

  She became rich after a successful investment in stocks.

Abundant or plentiful (Referring to quantity or richness in quality, e.g., resources or flavors)

Translation(s) & Context:

• обильный - Often used in informal contexts for describing abundance, such as in food, resources, or experiences; less common for financial wealth.

Usage Examples:

• Этот суп имеет обильный вкус специй и овощей.

  This soup has a rich flavor of spices and vegetables.

• В лесу обильные запасы ягод и грибов летом.

  In the forest, there are rich supplies of berries and mushrooms in the summer.

• Её речь была обильной в деталях и примерах.

  Her speech was rich in details and examples.

• Обильный урожай зерна порадовал фермеров.

  The rich harvest of grain delighted the farmers.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both translations are adjectives, which in Russian undergo declension based on gender, number, and case. богатый is a first-declension adjective, while обильный follows standard patterns. Below is a table for богатый in its various forms:

For обильный, the forms are similar but with slight variations: Nominative singular is обильный (m), обильная (f), обильное (n), and plural обильные. It does not have irregular changes.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • зажиточный (more specific to comfortable wealth, often rural contexts)
  • состоятельный (formal, emphasizing financial stability)
• Antonyms:
  • бедный (poor, opposite of wealthy)
  • скудный (scarce, opposite of abundant)

Related Phrases:

• богатый опыт - Rich experience (Refers to extensive or valuable life experiences)
• богатый на ресурсы - Rich in resources (Used for describing areas or countries with abundant natural wealth)
• обильный завтрак - Rich breakfast (Meaning a plentiful or hearty meal)

Usage Notes:

"Rich" in English often corresponds to "богатый" in Russian for financial contexts, but choose "обильный" for non-financial abundance to avoid confusion. "Богатый" is versatile across formal and informal settings, but in polite conversation, pair it with context to soften implications of wealth disparity. Grammatically, always decline adjectives according to the noun's gender, number, and case. When multiple translations exist, select based on nuance: use "богатый" for people and "обильный" for abstract qualities.

Common Errors:

• Common mistake: Using "богатый" interchangeably with "дорогой" (expensive). For example, learners might say "богатый машина" instead of "дорогая машина" for "expensive car". Correct usage: "Богатый" refers to wealth, not price. Error example: "Я купил богатый телефон" (incorrect). Correct: "Я купил дорогой телефон" or "У него богатый телефон" if meaning the owner is wealthy.

• Another error: Forgetting declension, e.g., saying "богатый человек" in all cases. Correct: In genitive, it should be "богатого человека". This can make sentences sound unnatural to native speakers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like "богатый" often carry connotations of social status and history, especially in literature (e.g., Tolstoy's works). Wealth can symbolize both opportunity and inequality, reflecting Russia's complex socio-economic past. Use with sensitivity in conversations to avoid offense in contexts like post-Soviet discussions of oligarchs.

Related Concepts:

• богатство (wealth)
• успех (success)
• ресурсы (resources)