Брак
Pronunciation
BRAHK
Translation
brak — marriage; defect
Context & Examples
Они заключили брак в прошлом году.
They entered into marriage last year.
На заводе обнаружили брак в деталях.
A defect was found in the parts at the factory.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
This is a classic example of a Russian 'false friend' word. While it commonly means 'marriage,' it also means 'defect' or 'reject' in manufacturing or quality contexts, so pay close attention to the surrounding words to avoid confusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Брак" mean in Russian?
"Брак" translates to "brak — marriage; defect" in English. It is pronounced as "BRAHK".
How do you pronounce "Брак"?
The pronunciation of "Брак" is: BRAHK
How to use "Брак" in a sentence?
Example: "Они заключили брак в прошлом году." which translates to "They entered into marriage last year.". Another example: "На заводе обнаружили брак в деталях." — "A defect was found in the parts at the factory.".
What is the cultural significance of "Брак" in Russia?
This is a classic example of a Russian 'false friend' word. While it commonly means 'marriage,' it also means 'defect' or 'reject' in manufacturing or quality contexts, so pay close attention to the surrounding words to avoid confusion.