Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'slant'

English Word: slant

Key Russian Translations:

• наклон [nɐˈkɫon] - [Noun, Formal, Singular]
• уклон [ʊˈkɫon] - [Noun, Formal, Can be Plural]
• наклонять [nɐˈkɫonʲɪtʲ] - [Verb, Formal, Imperfective]

Frequency: Medium (This word and its translations are commonly used in technical, descriptive, or everyday contexts, but not as frequent as basic vocabulary in general conversation.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of basic noun and verb inflections in Russian, suitable for learners with some familiarity with grammar structures.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

наклон: [nɐˈkɫon]

уклон: [ʊˈkɫon]

наклонять: [nɐˈkɫonʲɪtʲ]

Note on наклонять: The verb has palatalization on the 'т' sound in some forms, which can be tricky for English speakers; pronounce the 'я' as a soft 'ya' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A sloping or inclined surface or line (Noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• наклон - Used in physical or geometric contexts, such as describing angles or slopes in engineering or architecture.
• уклон - Often used for slopes in natural settings, like hills or roads, implying a gradual incline.

Usage Examples:

• Русский: В архитектуре наклон крыши помогает отводить дождевую воду. (In architecture, the slant of the roof helps to drain rainwater.)

  English Translation: In architecture, the slant of the roof helps to drain rainwater.

• Русский: Автомобиль медленно спускался по уклону горы. (The car slowly descended the slant of the mountain.)

  English Translation: The car slowly descended the slant of the mountain.

• Русский: Из-за наклона дороги велосипедист потерял равновесие. (Due to the slant of the road, the cyclist lost balance.)

  English Translation: Due to the slant of the road, the cyclist lost balance.

• Русский: Инженеры измерили наклон моста для обеспечения безопасности. (Engineers measured the slant of the bridge for safety purposes.)

  English Translation: Engineers measured the slant of the bridge for safety purposes.

Meaning 2: To incline or cause to slope (Verb)

Translation(s) & Context:

• наклонять - Used for actively causing something to slant, often in a deliberate or physical action.

Usage Examples:

• Русский: Он наклонял голову, чтобы лучше слышать собеседника. (He slanted his head to hear the speaker better.)

  English Translation: He slanted his head to hear the speaker better.

• Русский: Художник наклонял холст, чтобы поймать правильный свет. (The artist slanted the canvas to catch the right light.)

  English Translation: The artist slanted the canvas to catch the right light.

• Русский: Ветер наклонял деревья в сторону озера. (The wind slanted the trees toward the lake.)

  English Translation: The wind slanted the trees toward the lake.

• Русский: Она наклоняла зеркало, чтобы избежать ослепления от солнца. (She slanted the mirror to avoid being blinded by the sun.)

  English Translation: She slanted the mirror to avoid being blinded by the sun.

• Русский: Механик наклонял инструмент для точной резки металла. (The mechanic slanted the tool for precise metal cutting.)

  English Translation: The mechanic slanted the tool for precise metal cutting.

Meaning 3: A biased or subjective viewpoint (Noun, metaphorical)

Translation(s) & Context:

• уклон - Used in discussions of opinions or media, implying a slant or bias.

Usage Examples:

• Русский: В статье был заметен уклон в пользу правительства. (The article had a slant in favor of the government.)

  English Translation: The article had a slant in favor of the government.

• Русский: Журналист старался избежать уклона в своей репортаж. (The journalist tried to avoid slant in his report.)

  English Translation: The journalist tried to avoid slant in his report.

• Русский: Этот уклон в новостях может ввести в заблуждение читателей. (This slant in the news can mislead readers.)

  English Translation: This slant in the news can mislead readers.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For nouns like наклон and уклон, which are masculine nouns, they follow standard first-declension patterns in Russian. Verbs like наклонять are imperfective and conjugate based on aspect and tense.

Form	наклон (Noun)	уклон (Noun)	наклонять (Verb, Present Tense)
Nominative Singular	наклон	уклон	я наклоняю
Genitive Singular	наклона	уклона	-
Nominative Plural	наклоны	уклоны	-
Present 3rd Person Singular	-	-	он наклоняет
Past Tense (e.g., Masculine)	-	-	он наклонял

Note: наклонять is an imperfective verb and does not change in a highly irregular way, but it requires aspectual pairs (e.g., perfective: наклонить) for complete usage.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Крен (slight tilt, often for ships or vehicles)
  • Склон (slope, more geographical)
  • Наклонение (inclination, more formal or scientific)
• Antonyms:
  • Прямой (straight, for lines or paths)
  • Горизонтальный (horizontal, for surfaces)

Brief note: 'Крен' is often used in nautical contexts, implying a subtle difference from 'наклон', which is more general.

Related Phrases:

• Сделать уклон - To make a slant (e.g., in writing or design; implies adding bias or incline).
• Под углом наклона - At an angle of slant (used in technical descriptions).
• Наклон головы - Nod of the head (a common gesture phrase).

Usage Notes:

The English word 'slant' corresponds closely to Russian nouns like 'наклон' for physical inclinations and 'уклон' for both physical and metaphorical biases. In formal contexts, prefer 'наклон' for precise engineering terms, while 'уклон' works well in everyday or opinion-based discussions. Be mindful of Russian's grammatical gender and cases; for example, 'наклон' is masculine and changes in genitive to 'наклона'. When choosing between translations, select based on context: use verbs like 'наклонять' for actions involving movement. English learners should note that Russian often requires specifying aspect (imperfective vs. perfective) for verbs.

• Always consider the sentence structure; Russian verbs conjugate based on subject, unlike the invariant 'slant' in English.
• In metaphorical uses, 'уклон' can imply negativity, similar to 'bias' in English.

Common Errors:

One common mistake is confusing 'наклон' (a static slant) with 'наклонять' (an action), leading to incorrect verb usage. For example:

• Incorrect: Он наклон (He slant) - This is not a complete sentence; correct as: Он имеет наклон (He has a slant).
• Correct: Он наклоняет объект (He slants the object). Explanation: English speakers might forget to use the full verb form; always conjugate based on tense and subject.
• Another error: Using 'уклон' in physical contexts without proper inflection, e.g., saying 'уклон большой' instead of 'уклон велик' for poetic or informal speech.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like 'уклон' in a metaphorical sense can relate to historical contexts, such as biased propaganda during the Soviet era, where media often had a 'slant' toward state ideology. This adds a layer of connotation in modern discussions, reminding users that language reflects cultural history.

Related Concepts:

• Склонность (inclination or tendency)
• Угол (angle)
• Баланс (balance)