Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'scaffolding'

English Word: scaffolding

Key Russian Translations:

• строительные леса [strɐˈɪtʲIvnɨje ˈlʲesə] - [Formal, Technical, Used in construction contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in technical and construction discussions, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate level, as it involves understanding compound nouns and technical vocabulary; for the borrowed term 'скаффолдинг', it may be A2 for beginners familiar with English loanwords)

Pronunciation (Russian):

строительные леса: [strɐˈɪtʲIvnɨje ˈlʲesə]

Note on строительные леса: The stress falls on the second syllable of "строительные" and the first of "леса". The 'й' in "тʲ" indicates a palatalized 't', which can be tricky for English speakers; practice with native audio for accurate soft consonants.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: A temporary structure of metal poles and wooden planks used to support workers and materials in construction or maintenance.

Translation(s) & Context:

• строительные леса - Used in formal, technical contexts like building sites or engineering discussions; implies a safe, temporary support system.

Usage Examples:

• Рабочие устанавливают строительные леса вокруг здания для ремонта фасада.

  Workers are setting up scaffolding around the building for facade repairs.

• Без надёжных строительных лесов невозможно провести работы на большой высоте.

  Without reliable scaffolding, it's impossible to carry out work at great heights.

• Строительные леса должны соответствовать всем нормам безопасности.

  Scaffolding must comply with all safety standards.

• Инженеры используют строительные леса для поддержки временных конструкций во время реконструкции.

  Engineers use scaffolding to support temporary structures during reconstruction.

• В городе часто видны строительные леса на исторических зданиях, где идёт реставрация.

  In the city, scaffolding is often visible on historic buildings where restoration is underway.

Secondary Meaning: In educational contexts, a method of providing support to learners (e.g., in teaching strategies).

Translation(s) & Context:

• скаффолдинг - Used in informal or academic settings, often borrowed from English; refers to guided learning support.

Usage Examples:

• В методике скаффолдинга учитель постепенно уменьшает поддержку, чтобы ученик мог учиться самостоятельно.

  In the scaffolding method, the teacher gradually reduces support so the student can learn independently.

• Скаффолдинг помогает детям с особыми нуждами в освоении новых навыков.

  Scaffolding helps children with special needs in acquiring new skills.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Строительные леса" is a noun phrase where "леса" is the plural form of "лес" (meaning "forest" or in this context, "scaffolds"), and "строительные" is an adjective that agrees with it. "Леса" is a plural noun and follows standard Russian declension for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

The adjective "строительные" changes to agree: e.g., Genitive Plural: строительных лесов. For "скаффолдинг", as a borrowed noun, it is often indeclinable and remains unchanged in all cases.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • подмости (podmosti) - Similar to scaffolding but often for stages or temporary platforms; used in theatrical contexts.
  • опоры (opory) - General term for supports, less specific to construction.
• Antonyms:
  • разборка (razborka) - Demolition or dismantling, implying the opposite action.
  • стационарные конструкции (stacionarnye konstrukcii) - Permanent structures, contrasting with temporary ones.

Related Phrases:

• Установка строительных лесов (Ustanovka stroitel'nykh lesov) - Setting up scaffolding; refers to the process of assembly in construction projects.
• Безопасность на строительных лесах (Bezopasnost' na stroitel'nykh lesakh) - Safety on scaffolding; a common phrase emphasizing occupational hazards.
• Скаффолдинг в обучении (Skaffolding v obuchenii) - Scaffolding in teaching; used in educational methodology to describe supportive strategies.

Usage Notes:

• "Строительные леса" directly corresponds to the physical meaning of "scaffolding" in English and is preferred in formal Russian contexts, while "скаффолдинг" is a direct borrow for educational uses. Always consider the domain: use "леса" for construction and "скаффолдинг" for pedagogy.
• In Russian, adjectives like "строительные" must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun, which can be a challenge for English speakers used to invariant adjectives.
• This term is neutral in register but leans technical; avoid in casual conversation. When choosing between translations, opt for "леса" if the context is literal, and "скаффолдинг" if discussing abstract support.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "леса" to mean "forest" instead of "scaffolding", leading to confusion. Correct: In construction, specify as "строительные леса" to avoid ambiguity. Example of error: Saying "леса" when meaning scaffolds; correct: "строительные леса".
• Error: Failing to decline the noun properly, e.g., using "леса" in the wrong case. Correct: In Genitive, say "лесов" as in "работа на лесов" (work on scaffolds) should be "работа на лесах". This stems from Russian's complex case system.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "строительные леса" are a common sight in urban areas due to ongoing construction and restoration of historical buildings, reflecting Russia's emphasis on infrastructure and heritage preservation. The term also symbolizes temporary support in broader contexts, like in literature or proverbs, where it might metaphorically represent aid in personal growth, akin to educational scaffolding.

Related Concepts:

• опоры
• подмости
• реставрация
• методика обучения