Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'triangular'

English Word: triangular

Key Russian Translations:

• треугольный [ˈtrʲɪɡɐlʲnɨj] - [Adjective, Formal and Informal, used in descriptive contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in mathematical, scientific, and everyday descriptive language)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, as it involves basic adjective forms and geometric concepts, per CEFR standards)

Pronunciation (Russian):

треугольный: [ˈtrʲɪɡɐlʲnɨj]

Note on треугольный: The stress is on the second syllable; the 'г' is pronounced as a soft 'g' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers due to Russian's palatalization.

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Meanings and Usage:

Having the shape of a triangle

Translation(s) & Context:

• треугольный - Used in mathematical, geometric, or everyday descriptive contexts, such as describing shapes in diagrams or objects.

Usage Examples:

• Эта фигура треугольная и имеет три стороны. (Eta figura treugolnaya i imyet tri storony.)

  This figure is triangular and has three sides. (Context: Basic geometry description.)

• В комнате стоит треугольный стол, который идеально подходит для небольших встреч. (V komnate stoit treugol'nyy stol, kotoryy ideal'no podkhodit dlya nebol'shikh vstrech.)

  In the room, there is a triangular table that is perfect for small meetings. (Context: Describing furniture in informal settings.)

• Треугольный парус помог кораблю плыть быстрее в бурном море. (Treugol'nyy parus pomog korablyu plyt' bystree v burnom more.)

  The triangular sail helped the ship sail faster in the stormy sea. (Context: Historical or nautical usage.)

• Дизайнер создал треугольный дизайн для логотипа компании. (Dizayner sozdal treugol'nyy dizayn dlya logotipa kompanii.)

  The designer created a triangular design for the company's logo. (Context: Modern artistic or professional contexts.)

• Треугольный участок земли требует особого подхода в ландшафтном дизайне. (Treugol'nyy uchastok zemli trebuet osobogo podkhoda v landshaftnom dizayne.)

  The triangular plot of land requires a special approach in landscape design. (Context: Practical real-world application.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"треугольный" is an adjective in Russian, which follows the standard adjective declension patterns. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. Below is a table showing its inflections:

Note: This adjective has regular declensions, making it straightforward for learners, but pay attention to the soft endings in certain cases.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • треугольной формы (treugol'noy formy) - Literally "of triangular form"; used interchangeably in descriptive contexts.
  • треугольный в очертаниях (treugol'nyy v ochertaniyakh) - Emphasizes outline; slightly more formal in artistic descriptions.
• Antonyms:
  • круглый (kruglyy) - Round; opposite in shape contexts.
  • квадратный (kvadratnyy) - Square; used for contrasting geometric shapes.

Related Phrases:

• треугольный треугольник (treugol'nyy treugol'nik) - Meaning: A triangle itself; used in redundant emphasis for clarity in educational contexts.
• треугольная пирамида (treugolnaya piramida) - Meaning: Triangular pyramid; common in geometry and architecture discussions.
• треугольный маршрут (treugol'nyy marshrut) - Meaning: Triangular route; refers to travel paths forming a triangle, often in logistics or tourism.

Usage Notes:

"треугольный" directly corresponds to the English "triangular" as an adjective describing shapes with three sides. It is versatile and can be used in both formal (e.g., scientific papers) and informal (e.g., casual conversations) settings. Always ensure it agrees with the noun in gender, number, and case, as per Russian grammar rules. When choosing between translations, "треугольный" is the most precise for geometric contexts, but if emphasizing form, "треугольной формы" might be preferred for added clarity. Avoid overusing it in poetic or abstract language, where more descriptive phrases could be more idiomatic.

Common Errors:

• English learners often forget adjective agreement: Incorrect: "Я вижу треугольный дом" (if the noun is feminine, e.g., "дом" is masculine, but mismatch errors happen). Correct: Ensure it matches, e.g., for a feminine noun like "комната" (room), use "треугольная комната". Explanation: Russian adjectives must inflect, unlike English, leading to agreement errors.

• Mispronouncing the word: Incorrect pronunciation like [treu-gol-nyy] without the soft 'г'. Correct: [ˈtrʲɪɡɐlʲnɨj]. Explanation: The palatalized 'г' is key; practice with native audio to avoid sounding unnatural.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, geometric shapes like triangles often appear in folk art, such as in traditional matryoshka dolls or Khokhloma paintings, where triangular motifs symbolize stability and balance. This reflects broader Slavic influences in art, making "треугольный" not just a geometric term but one tied to cultural aesthetics in design and architecture.

Related Concepts:

• круглый (kruglyy)
• квадратный (kvadratnyy)
• прямоугольный (pryamougol'nyy)
• геометрия (geometriya)