Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'violet'

English Word: violet

Key Russian Translations:

• фиолетовый [fʲɪɐˈlʲetəvɨj] - [Adjective, Formal, used for describing the color purple]
• фиалка [ˈfʲiəlkə] - [Noun, Informal, refers to the flower violet]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in everyday conversations about colors or nature, but not as frequent as basic colors like red or blue)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, based on CEFR; requires understanding of Russian adjective and noun inflections; for 'фиолетовый' as an adjective, it's B1, while 'фиалка' as a noun is A2)

Pronunciation (Russian):

фиолетовый: [fʲɪɐˈlʲetəvɨj]

Note on фиолетовый: The stress falls on the third syllable ('le'), and the 'ф' is pronounced as a soft 'f'. Be cautious with the palatalized 'л' sound, which is common in Russian adjectives.

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фиалка: [ˈfʲiəlkə]

Note on фиалка: The stress is on the first syllable, and the 'я' sound is a soft 'ya'. This word has a diminutive feel, often used in poetic or casual contexts.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: The color purple or violet shade.

Translation(s) & Context:

• фиолетовый - Used in formal or descriptive contexts, such as in art, fashion, or everyday color descriptions.

Usage Examples:

• Мой свитер фиолетовый, и он идеально сочетается с моим шарфом.

  My sweater is violet, and it perfectly matches my scarf.

• В этой картине художник использовал фиолетовый цвет для передачи эмоций.

  In this painting, the artist used violet color to convey emotions.

• Фиолетовый оттенок неба на закате всегда вдохновляет меня.

  The violet shade of the sky at sunset always inspires me.

• Если вы предпочитаете фиолетовый, то этот дизайн подойдет для вашего интерьера.

  If you prefer violet, then this design will suit your interior.

Meaning 2: The flower, such as the violet plant.

Translation(s) & Context:

• фиалка - Used in informal, botanical, or poetic contexts, often referring to the plant or as a metaphor for something delicate.

Usage Examples:

• В саду расцвела фиалка, и ее аромат наполнил весь воздух.

  A violet bloomed in the garden, and its scent filled the entire air.

• Она подарила мне букет фиалок на день рождения.

  She gave me a bouquet of violets for my birthday.

• Фиалка — это нежный цветок, который символизирует скромность.

  The violet is a delicate flower that symbolizes modesty.

• В русской поэзии фиалка часто используется как образ для описания весны.

  In Russian poetry, the violet is often used as an image to describe spring.

• Я посадил фиалку в горшок, чтобы она цвела на подоконнике.

  I planted a violet in a pot so it could bloom on the windowsill.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'фиолетовый' (adjective), it follows standard Russian adjective inflection patterns, which are regular but require attention to gender, number, and case. It does not have irregular forms.

For 'фиалка' (noun, feminine, first declension), it has regular inflection patterns as a typical feminine noun.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: пурпурный (purpurnyy) - More formal, often for deeper purple shades; лиловый (lilovyy) - Lighter violet shade, with a subtle difference in hue.
• Antonyms: белый (belyy) - White; черный (chernyy) - Black; used for contrasting colors in general contexts.

Related Phrases:

• Фиолетовый закат - A violet sunset; refers to the colorful evening sky, often used in poetic descriptions.
• Фиалка в саду - Violet in the garden; a common phrase for discussing flowers in landscaping or nature.
• Фиолетовый цвет глаз - Violet eye color; used in contexts like fashion or character descriptions in literature.

Usage Notes:

'Фиолетовый' directly corresponds to 'violet' as a color and is interchangeable in most contexts, but it's more commonly used for shades of purple in Russian than the exact English 'violet'. Choose 'фиалка' for the flower to avoid confusion with colors. Note the gender agreement in sentences; for example, use feminine forms with feminine nouns. In formal writing, pair it with specific contexts like art or design.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'фиолетовый' without proper inflection, e.g., saying "Мой дом фиолетовый цвет" instead of "Мой дом фиолетового цвета". Correct: Ensure agreement in case, as in "Мой дом фиолетового цвета" (My house is of violet color). Explanation: Russian requires genitive case for descriptive phrases involving colors.

• Error: Confusing 'фиалка' with 'фиолетовый' in color contexts, e.g., saying "Небо фиалка" instead of "Небо фиолетовое". Correct: Use 'фиалка' only for the flower. Explanation: This mix-up stems from direct translation without considering part of speech.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'фиалка' (violet flower) often symbolizes modesty and innocence, appearing in folk tales and poetry by authors like Pushkin. 'Фиолетовый' as a color is associated with creativity and spirituality, influenced by Orthodox traditions where purple shades are used in religious iconography.

Related Concepts:

• синий (sinyy) - Blue
• пурпур (purpur) - Purple
• цветок (tsvetok) - Flower (general term)