Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'thrush'

English Word: thrush

Key Russian Translations:

• дрозд [ˈdrozʲd] - [Formal, used in general or scientific contexts]
• молочница [mɐˈlot͡ɕnʲɪtsə] - [Informal, Medical, often in health-related discussions]

Frequency: Medium (both translations are commonly encountered in everyday language, literature, and medical contexts, but not as frequent as basic vocabulary like "hello").

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "дрозд" (requires basic noun declension knowledge); B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "молочница" (due to its medical context and potential for irregular feminine noun forms).

Pronunciation (Russian):

дрозд: [ˈdrozʲd]

Note on дрозд: The soft 'д' sound can be tricky for English speakers; it's similar to the 'd' in "dew" but softer. Stress is on the first syllable.

молочница: [mɐˈlot͡ɕnʲɪtsə]

Note on молочница: The 'ч' is a palatalized affricate, like 'ch' in "church," and the word has a rolling stress on the second syllable. Pronunciation may vary slightly in regional dialects.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A type of bird (small songbird from the family Turdidae).

Translation(s) & Context:

• дрозд - Used in ornithology, nature descriptions, or casual birdwatching conversations; common in literary or poetic contexts.

Usage Examples:

• В саду поёт дрозд, наполняя воздух мелодичными трелями.

  In the garden, the thrush is singing, filling the air with melodious trills.

• Дрозд — это распространённая птица в российских лесах, известная своим ярким оперением.

  The thrush is a common bird in Russian forests, known for its bright plumage.

• Каждое утро я слышу, как дрозд начинает свой концерт на рассвете.

  Every morning, I hear the thrush starting its concert at dawn.

• В зоологическом музее есть экспонат дрозда из Сибири.

  In the zoological museum, there's an exhibit of a thrush from Siberia.

2. A fungal infection (oral candidiasis, a yeast infection in the mouth or throat).

Translation(s) & Context:

• молочница - Used in medical or everyday health discussions; informal and specific to symptoms like white patches in the mouth.

Usage Examples:

• У ребёнка появилась молочница, и мы сразу обратились к врачу.

  The child developed thrush, and we immediately consulted a doctor.

• Молочница может быть вызвана антибиотиками, поэтому важно поддерживать баланс микрофлоры.

  Thrush can be caused by antibiotics, so it's important to maintain a balance of microflora.

• Если не лечить молочницу, она может распространиться на другие части тела.

  If thrush is not treated, it can spread to other parts of the body.

• В аптеке посоветовали крем от молочницы для быстрого облегчения симптомов.

  In the pharmacy, they recommended a cream for thrush to quickly relieve symptoms.

• Молочница часто встречается у новорождённых, но обычно проходит без осложнений.

  Thrush is common in newborns but usually clears up without complications.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For "дрозд" (a masculine noun, 3rd declension):

This noun follows standard Russian masculine declension patterns. It is inflected based on case and number.

For "молочница" (a feminine noun, 1st declension):

This noun has regular feminine declension but may vary in medical contexts. It is inflected based on case and number.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms for дрозд: певчая птица (pevnaya ptitsa - songbird), черный дрозд (chernyy drozd - blackbird variant)
• Synonyms for молочница: кандидоз (kandidoz - more formal medical term), грибковая инфекция (gribkovaya infektsiya - fungal infection)
• Antonyms: Not typically applicable, as these are nouns referring to specific entities; however, for молочница, a contrasting term could be здоровая полость рта (zdorovaya polost rta - healthy oral cavity).

Related Phrases:

• Певучий дрозд в лесу (Pevuchiy drozd v lesu) - A singing thrush in the forest; used in poetic or descriptive contexts to evoke nature.
• Лечение молочницы у детей (Lecheniye molotchnitsy u detey) - Treatment of thrush in children; a common medical phrase for pediatric health.
• Дрозд на ветке (Drozd na vetke) - Thrush on a branch; often in birdwatching or literary descriptions.

Usage Notes:

"Thrush" as "дрозд" corresponds directly to the bird in natural contexts but is less common in everyday Russian speech compared to English; use it in formal or educational settings. For "молочница," it's an informal term for the infection, equivalent to "thrush" in medical English, but prefer "кандидоз" in professional healthcare discussions to avoid slang connotations. Be mindful of gender agreement in sentences, as both nouns decline based on case. When choosing between translations, select based on context: ornithological for birds, medical for infections.

Common Errors:

• English learners often confuse the declension of "дрозд" in genitive case, saying "дрозд" instead of "дрозда" (e.g., "цветок дрозд" instead of "цветок дрозда" - flower of the thrush). Correct: Use proper genitive for possession.
• For "молочница," beginners might misuse it as a general term for any infection, leading to "молочница на коже" when it should be "дерматит" or another specific term. Error example: "У меня молочница на руке" (incorrect for non-oral infections); Correct: "У меня грибок на руке."

Cultural Notes:

"Дрозд" appears in Russian folklore and literature, such as in poems by Pushkin, symbolizing freedom and nature's beauty, reflecting Russia's vast landscapes. "Молочница" has no strong cultural connotations but is part of everyday health discussions, highlighting the importance of hygiene in Russian family traditions.

Related Concepts:

• воробей (vorobey - sparrow)
• кандидоз (kandidoz - candidiasis)
• птичий мир (ptichiy mir - bird world)