Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'seashore'

English Word: seashore

Key Russian Translations:

• морское побережье [ˈmorskoje pəbɪˈrʲeʐʲje] - [Formal, Geographical]
• побережье [pəbɪˈrʲeʐʲje] - [General, Informal]

Frequency: Medium (Common in contexts like travel, geography, or literature, but not everyday casual speech)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, per CEFR; Requires understanding of noun phrases and basic geography vocabulary. For 'морское побережье', it's slightly more challenging due to adjective-noun agreement; for 'побережье', it's straightforward.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

морское побережье: [ˈmorskoje pəbɪˈrʲeʐʲje]

побережье: [pəbɪˈrʲeʐʲje]

Note on морское побережье: The stress on the first syllable of 'морское' can be tricky for learners; it's a common point of mispronunciation. The 'рʲ' sound is a palatalized 'r', which is softer in Russian speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

The coastal area where land meets the sea.

Translation(s) & Context:

• морское побережье - Used in formal or descriptive contexts, such as scientific, literary, or travel descriptions.
• побережье - Applied in everyday or general contexts, often implying a broader shoreline area.

Usage Examples:

• Мы наслаждались прогулкой по морскому побережью на закате.

  We enjoyed a walk along the seashore at sunset. (Shows use in a leisure context.)

• Побережье здесь богато на ракушки и морские растения.

  The seashore here is rich in shells and marine plants. (Illustrates a descriptive, natural context.)

• Туристы часто фотографируют морское побережье Крыма.

  Tourists often photograph the seashore of Crimea. (Demonstrates use in a geographical or travel context.)

• Дети собирали камни на побережье во время отпуска.

  The children collected stones on the seashore during vacation. (Highlights informal, family-oriented usage.)

• Морское побережье подвержено эрозии из-за сильных волн.

  The seashore is subject to erosion due to strong waves. (Shows application in an environmental or scientific context.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'Морское побережье' is a noun phrase where 'морское' is an adjective agreeing with 'побережье', a neuter noun of the third declension. 'Побережье' itself follows standard neuter noun patterns with regular inflections.

For 'побережье' alone, it is invariable in gender but changes as above. Note that 'морское' adjusts for case, number, and gender to agree with the noun.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • берег моря (Similar, but more literal; used interchangeably in poetic contexts)
  • прибрежная зона (Emphasizes the zone aspect, often in environmental discussions)
• Antonyms:
  • внутренние земли (Refers to inland areas, contrasting with coastal regions)
  • горные районы (Mountainous areas, highlighting non-coastal topography)

Related Phrases:

• побережье океана - Refers to an ocean coastline, often used in broader geographical descriptions.
• морской берег - A common phrase for seashore, implying a direct shoreline in casual speech.
• прогулка по побережью - Means "a walk along the seashore," used in recreational contexts.

Usage Notes:

Choose 'морское побережье' for more formal or descriptive contexts, as it explicitly includes the sea element, making it a precise match for 'seashore' in English. 'Побережье' is more neutral and can be used alone in everyday speech, but it might imply a larger area. Be mindful of adjective agreement in Russian sentences; for example, always ensure the adjective matches the noun's case, number, and gender. In travel or literary writing, these terms are common, but avoid them in purely urban conversations where simpler words like 'берег' might suffice.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'море' alone to mean 'seashore', e.g., saying 'Мы пошли к морю' when intending 'seashore' activities. Correct: 'Мы пошли к морскому побережью'. Explanation: 'Море' means 'sea', not the land-sea interface, leading to confusion about location.

• Error: Incorrect inflection, such as saying 'морского побережье' in nominative case. Correct: 'морское побережье'. Explanation: Adjectives must agree with nouns; this mistake often stems from English speakers overlooking Russian case systems.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the seashore often evokes images of vacation spots like the Black Sea coast (e.g., Sochi or Crimea), which are popular for summer holidays. Terms like 'морское побережье' carry connotations of relaxation, nature, and national pride, especially in literature by authors like Chekhov, who romanticized coastal areas as escapes from urban life.

Related Concepts:

• пляж (beach)
• океан (ocean)
• прибрежный климат (coastal climate)