Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'succulent'

English Word: succulent

Key Russian Translations:

• суккулент [sʊkʊˈlʲɛnt] - [Formal, Botanical term]

Frequency: Medium (Common in botanical discussions, gardening, or scientific contexts, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 Intermediate (Requires basic knowledge of Russian nouns and vocabulary related to nature; straightforward for learners familiar with loanwords)

Pronunciation (Russian):

суккулент: [sʊkʊˈlʲɛnt] (The stress is on the third syllable; note the soft 'л' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers)

Note on суккулент: Pronunciation may vary slightly by region; in standard Russian, the 'у' is pronounced as a short 'u' sound. Pay attention to the palatalized consonants for authenticity.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A plant with thick, fleshy tissues adapted to water storage (as a noun).

Translation(s) & Context:

• суккулент - Used in formal or scientific contexts, such as botany, gardening, or environmental discussions; often refers to cacti or similar plants.

Usage Examples:

• В моем саду растет суккулент, который не требует много воды.

  In my garden, a succulent grows that doesn't require much water.

• Суккуленты идеальны для засушливых регионов, так как они запасают влагу в листьях.

  Succulents are ideal for arid regions because they store moisture in their leaves.

• Я коллекционирую разные суккуленты из разных частей мира.

  I collect various succulents from different parts of the world.

• Этот суккулент цветет ярко розовыми цветками летом.

  This succulent blooms with bright pink flowers in the summer.

Meaning 2: Something juicy or full of moisture (as an adjective, less common in Russian).

Translation(s) & Context:

• многомясистый [mɐnɐˈmʲæsʲtɨj] - Informal, used metaphorically for food or textures, but not a direct equivalent; context-specific.

Usage Examples:

• Фрукт был особенно многомясистым после дождя.

  The fruit was especially succulent after the rain.

• В этом салате овощи получились многомясистыми и вкусными.

  In this salad, the vegetables turned out succulent and tasty.

• Многомясистые листья растений помогают им выживать в пустыне.

  The succulent leaves of plants help them survive in the desert.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Суккулент" is a masculine noun in Russian, following the standard first declension pattern for borrowed words. It inflects regularly based on case and number. Below is a table of its declensions:

For "многомясистый" (adjective), it follows standard adjective inflections, changing based on gender, number, and case (e.g., многомясистого in genitive masculine singular).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • мясистый [mʲæˈsʲistɨj] (fleshy, but more general)
  • влаголюбивый [vlɐɡɐˈlʲʉbʲivɨj] (water-loving, specific to plants; slight difference in connotation, emphasizing moisture affinity)
• Antonyms:
  • сухой [sʊˈxoj] (dry, opposite in texture)
  • безводный [bʲɪzˈvodnɨj] (waterless, for plants)

Related Phrases:

• суккулентные растения [sʊkʊˈlʲɛntnɨj rɐˈʂenʲij] - Succulent plants; used in gardening or botanical descriptions. (Refers to a category of drought-resistant flora.)
• выращивать суккуленты [vɨˈraʂʲivətʲ sʊkʊˈlʲɛntɨ] - To grow succulents; common in hobbyist contexts. (Emphasizes cultivation techniques.)
• мясистый фрукт [mʲæˈsʲistɨj fruˈkʲt] - Succulent fruit; metaphorical for juicy produce. (Often used in culinary discussions.)

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "суккулент" is a direct loanword from English/Latin, primarily used in scientific or everyday contexts related to botany. It corresponds closely to the English noun form but is less flexible as an adjective—use "многомясистый" for descriptive purposes. Be mindful of formal contexts; in informal speech, Russians might prefer native terms. When choosing between translations, opt for "суккулент" in educational or professional settings, and consider gender agreement in sentences (e.g., masculine noun requires masculine adjectives).

Common Errors:

• Error: Treating "суккулент" as an uninflected word, e.g., saying "Я видел суккулент" in genitive contexts instead of "Я видел суккулента". Correct: Use proper declension to match case, as in "У меня есть суккулент" (nominative). Explanation: Russian nouns must agree in case, which English learners often overlook, leading to grammatical errors.

• Error: Mispronouncing the stress, e.g., stressing the first syllable [ˈsʊkʊlʲɛnt] instead of [sʊkʊˈlʲɛnt]. Correct: Listen to native audio and practice the correct IPA. Explanation: Incorrect stress can make the word sound unnatural or confuse it with similar terms.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, succulents like cacti are popular in home gardening due to Russia's varied climates, symbolizing resilience in harsh conditions. They often appear in literature and art as metaphors for endurance, reflecting historical themes of survival in the vast Russian landscape.

Related Concepts:

• кактус [kɐkˈtus] (cactus)
• растение [rɐˈʂenʲije] (plant)
• влаголюбие [vlɐɡɐˈlʲʉbʲije] (water affinity)