Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'web'

English Word: web

Key Russian Translations:

• паутина [pɐˈutʲɪnə] - [Informal, refers to a spider's web]
• веб [vʲeb] - [Used in technical or modern contexts for the World Wide Web or internet]

Frequency: Medium (паутина is common in everyday speech; веб is more frequent in digital contexts)

Difficulty: A1 for паутина (basic vocabulary for beginners); B1 for веб (intermediate, as it involves modern technology terms)

Pronunciation (Russian):

паутина: [pɐˈutʲɪnə]

Note on паутина: The stress is on the second syllable; pronounce the 'у' as a short 'u' sound, common in Russian nouns.

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веб: [vʲeb]

Note on веб: This is a borrowed word from English; the 'в' is pronounced as a soft 'v', and it's often used in its base form without much variation.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A structure created by a spider (e.g., spider web)

Translation(s) & Context:

• паутина - Used in literal, everyday contexts to describe a spider's web, often in nature or household settings.

Usage Examples:

• В углу комнаты висит паутина, которую нужно убрать.

  In the corner of the room, there is a spider web that needs to be removed.

• Паутина на дереве указывает на присутствие паука.

  The spider web on the tree indicates the presence of a spider.

• Дети наблюдали, как пауки плетут паутину в саду.

  Children watched as spiders weave their web in the garden.

• После дождя паутина сверкает каплями воды.

  After the rain, the spider web sparkles with water droplets.

Meaning 2: The World Wide Web or internet (e.g., online network)

Translation(s) & Context:

• веб - Used in digital, technological, or informal contexts to refer to the internet or web-based services.

Usage Examples:

• Я провожу много времени в интернете, особенно в веб.

  I spend a lot of time on the internet, especially on the web.

• Веб-сайты предоставляют доступ к огромному объему информации.

  Websites provide access to a vast amount of information on the web.

• Разработка веб-приложений — это перспективная профессия.

  Developing web applications is a promising career.

• Без подключения к веб я чувствую себя оторванным от мира.

  Without access to the web, I feel disconnected from the world.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For паутина (feminine noun, 1st declension):

веб is an indeclinable noun (borrowed from English), so it does not change forms: always веб in all cases and numbers.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • паутина: сеть (syet') - A more general term for a net or web, often interchangeable in poetic contexts.
  • веб: интернет (internyet) - Refers broadly to the internet; used when emphasizing the whole network.
• Antonyms:
  • паутина: нет прямого антонима, но can contrast with "пустота" (pustota) meaning emptiness.
  • веб: оффлайн (offlayn) - Used to describe the opposite of online or web-based activities.

Related Phrases:

• Паутина судьбы - A phrase meaning "web of fate" or interconnected life events, often in literary contexts.
• Всемирная паутина - Literally "World Wide Web," used to describe the internet in a more formal or explanatory way.
• Веб-дизайн - Meaning "web design," referring to the creation of websites.

Usage Notes:

The English word "web" can translate to different Russian words based on context: use паутина for natural or literal spider webs, and веб for digital contexts. In formal writing, prefer интернет over веб for clarity. Be mindful of gender agreements with паутина as it's feminine, e.g., "эта паутина" (this web). For learners, веб is a direct borrowing, so it's easier in informal tech discussions.

Common Errors:

• Confusing паутина with сеть: Learners might overuse сеть for spider webs, but паутина is more specific. Error: "Сеть паука" (incorrect for spider web). Correct: "Паутина паука". Explanation: Сеть means a general net, not specifically a spider's creation.
• Declining веб incorrectly: Since it's indeclinable, don't change it; e.g., Error: "веба" in genitive. Correct: "веб" in all forms. Explanation: As a foreign word, it remains unchanged to preserve its original form.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, паутина often appears in folklore and literature as a symbol of fate or entanglement, as seen in fairy tales where spiders' webs represent mystery or danger. Meanwhile, веб reflects modern Russian society's integration with global technology, highlighting Russia's rapid digitalization since the 1990s.

Related Concepts:

• сеть
• интернет
• паук (spider)