сла́нец
slánecmasculine
In Russian, 'chert' is translated as сла́нец (slánec). Wiktionary also lists кремни́стый известня́к (kremnístyj izvestnják).
Meaning: mineral (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| сла́нец | slánec | masculine |
| кремни́стый известня́к | kremnístyj izvestnják | masculine |
In a geological context, 'chert' refers to the mineral or rock type. The term кремни́стый известня́к is used to denote its specific composition.
What does it mean word for word?
The term кремни́стый известня́к literally means 'flinty limestone'. The adjective кремни́стый is derived from кремень (flint) and describes substances possessing the properties of flint or chert.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both сла́нец and кремни́стый известня́к are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
slánec
Did you know?
- The word кремень is also used in Russian to describe a person with a 'hard' or 'stubborn' temperament, much like 'flint' in English.
- Russian geological terminology often uses the suffix -ня́к, as seen in известня́к, to denote a substance that is composed primarily of a specific material.
- While сла́нец is the translation for 'chert' in your text, in common Russian usage, this word most often refers to 'shale' or 'schist' rather than the silica-rich 'chert'.
Examples in context
- Черт возьми, я забыл свои ключи дома!Damn it, I forgot my keys at home!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chert” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
