Russian Translation(s) & Details for '{{stable}}'

English Word: {{stable}}

Key Russian Translations:

• стабильный [staˈbʲilʲnɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• конюшня [kɐˈnʲuʂnʲə] - [Informal, Noun, Used in contexts related to animals or rural settings]

Frequency: Medium (Common in formal discussions like economics, politics, and everyday stability concepts, but not as frequent in casual speech)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of adjective inflections for "стабильный" and basic noun usage for "конюшня". For "стабильный", it's straightforward for B2 learners; "конюшня" might be easier at A2 if familiar with animal-related vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

стабильный: [staˈbʲilʲnɨj]

Note on стабильный: The stress falls on the second syllable ("bʲilʲ"). Be mindful of the soft sign (ʲ) which affects the pronunciation of the 'l' sound, making it palatalized—a common challenge for English speakers.

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конюшня: [kɐˈnʲuʂnʲə]

Note on конюшня: The 'ш' sound is a voiceless postalveolar fricative, similar to 'sh' in English "shoe", but ensure the 'нʲ' is palatalized for authenticity. This word has a neutral stress on the second syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Steady or unchanging (Adjective form, referring to stability in various contexts like emotions, economy, or structures)

Translation(s) & Context:

• стабильный - Used in formal or professional settings, such as describing economic conditions or personal traits; common in written Russian like reports or articles.

Usage Examples:

• Экономика страны остается стабильной несмотря на кризис.

  The country's economy remains stable despite the crisis.

• Ваша работа стабильна, но вам нужен новый вызов.

  Your job is stable, but you need a new challenge.

• Стабильный брак требует усилий от обоих партнеров.

  A stable marriage requires effort from both partners.

• Эта система стабильна в любых условиях.

  This system is stable under any conditions.

• Его стабильный характер помогает в кризисных ситуациях.

  His stable character helps in crisis situations.

Meaning 2: A building for housing horses (Noun form, literal translation)

Translation(s) & Context:

• конюшня - Typically used in rural, equestrian, or historical contexts; less common in modern urban speech but appears in literature or everyday talk about animals.

Usage Examples:

• Лошади в конюшне хорошо кормлены.

  The horses in the stable are well-fed.

• Мы посетили старую конюшню на ферме.

  We visited the old stable on the farm.

• Конюшня нуждается в ремонте после зимы.

  The stable needs repair after the winter.

• В конюшне есть несколько пород лошадей.

  There are several breeds of horses in the stable.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For "стабильный" (adjective): This is a first-declension adjective in Russian, which follows regular patterns based on gender, number, and case. It agrees with the noun it modifies.

For "конюшня" (noun, feminine, first declension): This noun follows standard feminine noun patterns and inflects regularly across cases.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • постоянный (constant; similar but often implies more permanence, used in similar formal contexts)
  • устойчивый (resilient; more about withstanding change, applicable in scientific or engineering contexts)
• Antonyms:
  • нестабильный (unstable; direct opposite, commonly used in the same contexts)
  • хаотичный (chaotic; implies disorder, especially for the adjective meaning)

Related Phrases:

• финансовая стабильность - Financial stability; refers to economic steadiness in professional discussions.
• стабильный рост - Stable growth; used in business or economics to describe consistent development.
• конюшня для лошадей - Stable for horses; a literal phrase in equestrian contexts, often in rural or historical narratives.

Usage Notes:

Choose "стабильный" for abstract concepts like emotional or economic stability, as it directly mirrors the English adjective and is preferred in formal writing. For the noun meaning, "конюшня" is the most precise translation for a horse stable, but be aware of regional variations in rural Russian dialects. Grammatically, adjectives like "стабильный" must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify, which is a key difference from English. When selecting between translations, opt for "стабильный" in modern contexts and "конюшня" for literal, animal-related scenarios to ensure natural usage.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "стабильный" without proper inflection, e.g., saying "стабильный дом" in genitive case as "стабильный дом" instead of "стабильного дома". Correct: Ensure agreement, as in "в стабильном доме" (in a stable house). This stems from English speakers overlooking Russian case systems.

• Error: Confusing "стабильный" with "стабильности" (the genitive form), leading to incorrect sentence structure, e.g., "Я имею стабильный" instead of "Я имею стабильность". Correct: Use the noun form "стабильность" for abstract concepts of stability.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "стабильный" often carries a positive connotation in post-Soviet contexts, symbolizing security after periods of economic turmoil. For "конюшня", it evokes rural traditions and historical literature like Tolstoy's works, where stables represent agrarian life and social hierarchies, helping English users appreciate the cultural depth beyond literal meanings.

Related Concepts:

• устойчивость
• баланс
• экономическая безопасность