Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'sifter'

English Word: sifter

Key Russian Translations:

• сито [ˈsʲitə] - [Neutral, commonly used in everyday and technical contexts]

Frequency: Low (This word is not frequently used in casual conversation but appears in cooking, crafting, or technical discussions.)

Difficulty: A2 (Elementary, as it involves basic vocabulary and simple noun inflections for beginner learners.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

сито: [ˈsʲitə]

Note on сито: The initial 'с' is palatalized (pronounced with the tongue near the palate), which is common in Russian nouns. Stress falls on the first syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

A device for separating fine particles from coarser ones (e.g., in cooking or filtering).

Translation(s) & Context:

• сито - Used in domestic or professional settings like kitchens or laboratories, often for sifting flour or materials.

Usage Examples:

• Я всегда использую сито, чтобы просеять муку перед выпечкой.

  I always use a sifter to sift the flour before baking.

• В лаборатории сито помогает отделить мелкие частицы от крупных.

  In the laboratory, a sifter helps separate fine particles from larger ones.

• Не забудьте взять сито для просеивания сахара в рецепте.

  Don't forget to take the sifter for sifting sugar in the recipe.

• Это старое сито все еще работает, несмотря на свой возраст.

  This old sifter still works, despite its age.

• С помощью сита можно легко подготовить ингредиенты для салата.

  With a sifter, you can easily prepare ingredients for a salad.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'сито' is a neuter noun in the third declension group in Russian, which means it follows standard noun inflection patterns. It is a regular noun with no irregular forms, but it changes based on case and number.

Note: This table reflects standard inflections; 'сито' does not have any irregular variations.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • решето (similar to a sieve, often used interchangeably in broader contexts)
  • ситчик (a diminutive form, implying a smaller sifter)

  Note: 'решето' may imply a coarser mesh compared to 'сито'.

• Antonyms: None directly applicable, as 'сито' is a tool without a clear opposite.

Related Phrases:

• Просеивать через сито - To sift through a sieve; This phrase is used in cooking to describe the process of filtering materials.
• Металлическое сито - Metal sifter; Refers to a durable version for industrial use.
• Сито для муки - Flour sifter; A specific type commonly found in kitchens.

Usage Notes:

• 'сито' directly corresponds to the English 'sifter' in most contexts, especially in cooking, but it can also apply to industrial or scientific tools. It is a neutral term with no strong formal or informal restrictions, making it suitable for both everyday and professional language.

• When using 'сито' in sentences, ensure proper case agreement with other words, as Russian nouns inflect based on their role in the sentence (e.g., genitive for possession).

• If multiple translations like 'сито' and 'решето' are available, choose 'сито' for finer materials and 'решето' for coarser ones based on context.

Common Errors:

• English learners often confuse 'сито' with 'сеть' (net), mistakenly using it in contexts like fishing or trapping. Correct usage: 'сеть' is for nets, while 'сито' is specifically for sifting. Example of error: *Я использую сеть для муки* (Wrong: I use a net for flour). Correct: Я использую сито для муки (I use a sifter for flour). This error stems from similar-sounding words.

• Another common mistake is forgetting inflections; for instance, using the nominative 'сито' in all cases. Correct: In genitive, say 'у меня нет сита' (I don't have a sifter), not *у меня нет сито*.

Cultural Notes:

'сито' is a practical everyday object in Russian culture, often associated with traditional cooking and baking, such as in preparing blini or other homemade dishes. It doesn't carry deep historical or symbolic connotations but reflects the importance of home craftsmanship in Russian daily life.

Related Concepts:

• мука (flour)
• просеивать (to sift)
• кухонные инструменты (kitchen tools)