Алкогольный
Pronunciation
ahl-kah-GOHL'-nyy
Translation
alkogolnyy — alcoholic
Context & Examples
В магазине есть специальный отдел для алкогольных напитков.
The store has a special section for alcoholic beverages.
У него была алкогольная зависимость, но он прошёл лечение.
He had an alcohol addiction, but he underwent treatment.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russia, 'алкогольный' is commonly used in both neutral contexts (like 'alcoholic drinks') and serious social/medical discussions about alcoholism, which is a significant public health concern with strict legal regulations on sales and advertising.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Алкогольный" mean in Russian?
"Алкогольный" translates to "alkogolnyy — alcoholic" in English. It is pronounced as "ahl-kah-GOHL'-nyy".
How do you pronounce "Алкогольный"?
The pronunciation of "Алкогольный" is: ahl-kah-GOHL'-nyy
How to use "Алкогольный" in a sentence?
Example: "В магазине есть специальный отдел для алкогольных напитков." which translates to "The store has a special section for alcoholic beverages.". Another example: "У него была алкогольная зависимость, но он прошёл лечение." — "He had an alcohol addiction, but he underwent treatment.".
What is the cultural significance of "Алкогольный" in Russia?
In Russia, 'алкогольный' is commonly used in both neutral contexts (like 'alcoholic drinks') and serious social/medical discussions about alcoholism, which is a significant public health concern with strict legal regulations on sales and advertising.