Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'turbot'

English Word: turbot

Key Russian Translations:

• тюрбот (/ˈtʲʊrbət/) - [Neutral, typically used in formal or culinary contexts]

Frequency: Low (This word is not commonly used in everyday Russian conversation but appears in specialized contexts like cooking or marine biology.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate learners may encounter this in thematic vocabulary; it requires familiarity with loanwords and basic noun inflections.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

тюрбот: /ˈtʲʊrbət/

Note on тюрбот: The initial "тʲ" sound is a palatalized 't', which can be challenging for English speakers; it's similar to the 't' in "tube" but softer. Stress falls on the first syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

A type of flatfish, often found in European waters and used in cuisine.

Translation(s) & Context:

• тюрбот - Used in contexts related to food, fishing, or marine life, especially in formal or written descriptions.

Usage Examples:

• В ресторане подают свежий тюрбот с овощами. (V restorane podayut svezhiy tyurbol s ovoshchami.)

  In the restaurant, they serve fresh turbot with vegetables. (This example shows the word in a culinary setting, highlighting its use as a specific food item.)

• Тюрбот – это ценная рыба, которую ловят в Атлантическом океане. (Tyurbol – eto tsenmaya ryba, kotoruyu lovyat v Atlanticskom okeane.)

  Turbot is a valuable fish caught in the Atlantic Ocean. (This demonstrates the word in a descriptive, educational context about marine life.)

• В рецепте указано использовать тюрбот для супа. (V retsepte ukazano ispol'zovat' tyurbol dlya supa.)

  The recipe specifies using turbot for the soup. (This example illustrates the word in a practical, instructional scenario.)

• Местные рыбаки редко встречают тюрбот в реках. (Mestnye rybaki redko vstrechayut tyurbol v rekakh.)

  Local fishermen rarely encounter turbot in rivers. (This shows the word in a geographical or ecological discussion.)

• Тюрбот готовят на гриле для праздничного ужина. (Tyurbol gotovyat na grille dlya prazdnicheskogo uzhina.)

  Turbot is grilled for a festive dinner. (This example varies the grammatical structure, using it in a verb phrase for cooking methods.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Тюрбот" is a masculine noun (third declension in Russian). It follows standard noun inflection patterns for Russian, with changes based on case and number. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: The word is regular in its inflections, but learners should pay attention to the soft consonant in the stem, which affects pronunciation in certain cases.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • камбала (kambala) - A general term for flatfish, often used interchangeably in informal contexts but less specific.
  • плоская рыба (ploskaya ryba) - Literal meaning "flat fish," used for broader categories.
• Antonyms:
  • не плоская рыба (ne ploskaya ryba) - Not directly antonymous, but could refer to non-flat fish like "лосось" (losos', salmon).

Related Phrases:

• Свежий тюрбот на гриле (Svezhiy tyurbol na grille) - Fresh turbot on the grill; a common culinary phrase referring to a cooking method.
• Тюрбот в соусе (Tyurbol v souse) - Turbot in sauce; used in recipes to describe prepared dishes.
• Ловля тюрбота в океане (Lovlya tyurbola v okeane) - Fishing for turbot in the ocean; a phrase related to marine activities, with a connotation of rarity.

Usage Notes:

"Тюрбот" is a loanword from English/French, directly corresponding to "turbot" as a specific species of fish. It is primarily used in neutral or formal contexts, such as culinary discussions, scientific texts, or fishing reports. English speakers should note that Russian nouns require case agreement, so always adjust based on sentence structure (e.g., use genitive for possession). If multiple translations exist, prefer "тюрбот" for precision in food-related topics, but "камбала" for more general flatfish references. Avoid using it in casual everyday speech, as it may sound overly technical.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "тюрбот" without proper inflection, e.g., saying "Я ем тюрбот" in a context requiring genitive like "Я ем тюрбота супа" (incorrectly as "Я ем тюрбот супа").

  Correct: "Я ем суп с тюрботом" (Ya yem sup s tyurbotom) - Meaning "I am eating soup with turbot." Explanation: The instrumental case is needed here for "with," so learners must identify the required case based on prepositions.

• Error: Confusing it with "камбала," leading to misuse in specific contexts, e.g., saying "тюрбот" when referring to any flatfish.

  Correct: Use "камбала" for general flatfish and reserve "тюрбот" for the exact species. Explanation: This distinction prevents inaccuracy in culinary or biological discussions.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "тюрбот" is often associated with high-end cuisine, reflecting influences from European gastronomy. It may appear in traditional Russian recipes adapted from French or British sources, symbolizing luxury or special occasions, much like caviar or sturgeon in Russian heritage.

Related Concepts:

• камбала (kambala) - General flatfish.
• лосось (losos') - Salmon, another valuable fish species.
• морская рыба (morskaya ryba) - Marine fish, broader category.