Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'seabird'

English Word: seabird

Key Russian Translations:

• морская птица [mɐrˈskəjə ˈptʲisə] - [General, Formal]
• морские пернатые [mɐrˈskʲɪjə pʲɪrˈnatɨjə] - [Informal, Plural, Used in descriptive contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in nature-related discussions, literature, and environmental topics, but not everyday conversation).

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate; straightforward for basic learners, but requires understanding of noun-adjective agreements in Russian).

Pronunciation (Russian):

морская птица: [mɐrˈskəjə ˈptʲisə]

морские пернатые: [mɐrˈskʲɪjə pʲɪrˈnatɨjə]

Note on морская птица: The stress falls on the second syllable of "морская" and the first of "птица." Be mindful of the soft sign (ь) in "птица," which affects the pronunciation of the preceding consonant.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: A bird that inhabits or frequents marine environments, such as oceans, seas, or coastal areas.

Translation(s) & Context:

• морская птица - Used in general scientific, educational, or everyday contexts when referring to birds like gulls or albatrosses.
• морские пернатые - Applied in informal or plural discussions, often in wildlife documentaries or casual conversations about marine life.

Usage Examples:

• В прибрежных районах часто можно увидеть морских птиц, которые охотятся за рыбой.

  In coastal areas, you can often see seabirds that hunt for fish.

• Морские пернатые, такие как чайки, играют важную роль в экосистеме океана.

  Seabirds, such as gulls, play an important role in the ocean's ecosystem.

• Во время миграции морская птица преодолевает тысячи километров над водой.

  During migration, a seabird travels thousands of kilometers over water.

• Исследователи изучают, как морские пернатые адаптируются к изменению климата.

  Researchers study how seabirds adapt to climate change.

• Морская птица иногда становится жертвой загрязнения океанов пластиком.

  Seabirds sometimes become victims of ocean plastic pollution.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Морская птица" is a noun phrase where "морская" is a feminine adjective and "птица" is a feminine noun. It follows standard Russian inflection patterns for adjectives and nouns.

For "морская птица":

For "морские пернатые": This is a plural adjective-noun phrase. "Пернатые" is an irregular plural form meaning "feathered ones" and inflects as a regular plural noun. It remains relatively stable in most cases but agrees with adjectives like "морские."

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: морские птицы (more specific plural form), океанские пернатые (ocean-focused variant, often used in scientific contexts)
• Antonyms: сушные птицы (land birds, referring to non-marine species)

Related Phrases:

• Морские птицы миграции - Refers to the migration patterns of seabirds, often discussed in ornithology.
• Птицы над океаном - Meaning: Birds over the ocean; used in poetic or descriptive contexts.
• Гнезда морских пернатых - Meaning: Nests of seabirds; commonly in environmental or wildlife topics.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "морская птица" directly corresponds to the English "seabird" and is preferred in formal or scientific writing due to its precision. Use "морские пернатые" for more casual or plural references. Be aware of gender agreement: adjectives must match the noun's gender, number, and case. For example, in genitive case, it becomes "морской птицы." When choosing between translations, opt for "морская птица" in educational contexts and "морские пернатые" in everyday speech to sound more natural.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "морская птица" in plural without proper adjustment, e.g., saying "морская птица" when meaning multiple birds.
  Correct: Use "морские птицы" for plural.
  Explanation: Russian requires agreement in number; this mistake can confuse listeners about quantity.

• Error: Misplacing stress or softening consonants, e.g., pronouncing "птица" as [ˈptisa] instead of [ˈptʲisə].
  Correct: Ensure the palatalized 't' sound in "птица."
  Explanation: This is a common phonetic error for English speakers due to differences in consonant pronunciation.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, seabirds like seagulls (чайки) often symbolize freedom and the vastness of the sea in literature and folklore, such as in works by Anton Chekhov. They are also associated with coastal life in regions like the Russian Far East, where they feature in traditional stories about navigation and survival.

Related Concepts:

• чайка (gull)
• птицы (birds)
• морская фауна (marine fauna)