канализация
kanalizatsiya
The English word "sewage" is translated into Russian as канализация (kanalizatsiya).
The word канализация is used to refer to both the sewage itself and the physical sewage system or pipes. This means that while English often distinguishes between the waste (sewage) and the infrastructure (sewerage), the Russian word covers both concepts.
Meaning: suspension of water and waste (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form канализации is the genitive singular of канализация. It is used to indicate possession or a relationship, such as in the phrase "overflow of the sewage system" (overflow of канализации).
How do you pronounce it?
kanalizatsiya
Did you know?
- When discussing a total blockage, Russians often use the verb засорить, which can also mean 'to clutter' or 'to make untidy'.
- In very old or poetic texts, you might encounter the word нечистоты, which means 'impurities' and is a euphemism for filth or waste.
- If you are talking about the sludge or solid waste at the bottom of a system, Russians use the word ил, which also means 'silt'.
Examples in context
- В городе плохая канализация.V gorode plokhaya kanalizatsiya.The city has a bad sewage system.
Example conversation
Andrey and Maria are discussing a plumbing problem in their apartment.
- Мария MariaАндрей, у нас течёт канализация.Andrey, u nas techyot kanalizatsiya.Andrey, our sewage system is leaking.
- Андрей AndreyГде именно течёт вода?Gde imenno techyot voda?Where exactly is the water leaking?
- Мария MariaКажется, это под раковиной.Kazhetsya, eto pod rakovinoy.It seems to be under the sink.
- Андрей AndreyЯ сейчас вызову сантехника.Ya seychas vyzovu santekhnika.I will call a plumber right now.
