Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'wicker'

English Word: wicker

Key Russian Translations:

• плетеный (/plʲɪˈtʲenɨj/) - [Adjective, used for materials or objects made from woven branches; Formal]
• плетенка (/plʲɪˈtʲenkə/) - [Noun, referring specifically to the woven material; Informal, Plural form possible]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in contexts like furniture or crafts, but not in everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate level per CEFR; requires understanding of basic adjective and noun inflections; for 'плетеный', B1; for 'плетенка', A2 if basic vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

плетеный: /plʲɪˈtʲenɨj/ (The 'plʲ' sound involves a palatalized 'l', which is a common feature in Russian; stress on the second syllable)

Note on плетеный: Be cautious with the palatalized consonants; non-native speakers often mispronounce 'plʲ' as a simple 'pl'. Practice with native audio for accuracy.

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плетенка: /plʲɪˈtʲenkə/ (Similar palatalization as above; the final 'a' is reduced in casual speech)

Note on плетенка: The ending vowel can vary slightly in dialects, but standard pronunciation emphasizes the 'e' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Wicker as a material made from woven branches (e.g., for baskets or furniture)

Translation(s) & Context:

• плетеный - Used in formal or descriptive contexts, such as describing furniture in literature or shopping.
• плетенка - Applied in informal settings, like everyday conversations about crafts or household items.

Usage Examples:

• Русский стул из плетеного материала очень прочный и легкий. (Russian chair made from wicker material is very sturdy and lightweight.)

  English Translation: The Russian chair made from wicker material is very sturdy and lightweight.

• В саду стоит плетенка, полная свежих фруктов. (In the garden, there's a wicker basket full of fresh fruits.)

  English Translation: In the garden, there's a wicker basket full of fresh fruits. (This shows 'плетенка' in a plural or object context.)

• Плетеный коврик добавляет уюта в комнату. (The wicker mat adds coziness to the room.)

  English Translation: The wicker mat adds coziness to the room. (Demonstrates adjective use in a descriptive sentence.)

• Из плетенки мастера делают красивые корзины для рынка. (Artisans make beautiful baskets from wicker for the market.)

  English Translation: Artisans make beautiful baskets from wicker for the market. (Illustrates material context in a productive setting.)

• Дети любят играть с плетеными игрушками на даче. (Children love playing with wicker toys at the dacha.)

  English Translation: Children love playing with wicker toys at the dacha. (Shows informal, everyday usage.)

Meaning 2: Wicker as an adjective for woven styles (e.g., in design or crafts)

Translation(s) & Context:

• плетеный - Common in artistic or commercial descriptions, such as in catalogs or reviews.

Usage Examples:

• Плетеная мебель популярна в современном интерьере. (Wicker furniture is popular in modern interiors.)

  English Translation: Wicker furniture is popular in modern interiors. (Emphasizes design context.)

• Художник создал плетеную скульптуру из натуральных материалов. (The artist created a wicker sculpture from natural materials.)

  English Translation: The artist created a wicker sculpture from natural materials. (Shows creative application.)

• Плетеный дизайн корзины делает её уникальной. (The wicker design of the basket makes it unique.)

  English Translation: The wicker design of the basket makes it unique. (Highlights stylistic use.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'плетеный' (adjective), it follows standard Russian adjective declension patterns, which are regular but depend on gender, number, and case. It is an adjective of the first declension group.

For 'плетенка' (noun, feminine), it is a first-declension noun and inflects regularly by case and number.

Both words are regular, so no irregular forms to note.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • тканый (tkanыy) - Woven, but more general for fabrics (often used interchangeably in craft contexts).
  • проволочный (provolochnyy) - Wire-woven, with a slight industrial connotation.
• Antonyms:
  • металлический (metallicheskiy) - Metallic, implying a hard, non-woven material.
  • пластиковый (plasticovyy) - Plastic, contrasting with natural woven materials.

Related Phrases:

• плетеная корзина - A wicker basket; commonly used for carrying items in outdoor or household settings.
• плетеная мебель - Wicker furniture; refers to chairs or tables made from woven materials, popular in rustic designs.
• из плетенки - Made from wicker; a phrase for describing crafted objects in artisanal contexts.

Usage Notes:

'Плетеный' directly corresponds to the English adjective 'wicker' in most contexts, but it's more versatile in Russian for describing textures. Use 'плетеный' in formal writing or product descriptions, while 'плетенка' is better for nouns in casual speech. Be mindful of gender agreement in sentences, as Russian adjectives must match the noun's gender, number, and case. When choosing between translations, opt for 'плетеный' if emphasizing the style, and 'плетенка' for the material itself.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using 'плетеный' without proper inflection, e.g., saying "плетеный стул" in genitive case as "плетеный стула" instead of "плетеного стула".
  Correct: Ensure adjective agrees, e.g., "Я купил плетеного стула" should be "Я купил стул из плетеного материала".
  Explanation: Russian requires full agreement; this error stems from English's lack of inflection.
• Mistake: Confusing 'плетеный' with 'тканый' and using them interchangeably without context.
  Correct: Use 'плетеный' for natural woven materials, not fabrics.
  Explanation: 'Тканый' implies textile weaving, which is distinct from wicker's branch-based weaving.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, wicker items like 'плетеная корзина' are often associated with traditional crafts and rural life, such as at dachas (country houses). They symbolize simplicity and sustainability, rooted in historical practices of using natural materials, which contrasts with modern urban lifestyles.

Related Concepts:

• корзина (basket)
• мебель (furniture)
• ремесло (craftsmanship)