квадрат
kvadrat
The Russian word for square is квадрат (kvadrat).
квадрат is used as a noun to describe the geometric shape 'square'. It also serves as the base for mathematical operations, such as when a number is squared.
Meaning: shaped like a square (adj)
Which one should you use?
While квадрат is the noun for the shape, you should use the adjective form квадратный when you want to describe something as being square-shaped, such as a 'square table'. In specific contexts, other words are used: каре́ refers to a body of troops in a square formation, while по́ле or кле́тка are used to describe a cell in a grid.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form квадрате is the prepositional case used when saying 'in the square'. In mathematical contexts, it is also used to express 'to the power of', such as in the phrase '5 squared'.
How do you pronounce it?
kvadrat
Did you know?
- Although квадрат means a geometric square, if you want to talk about a town square or a public plaza, Russians almost always use the word площадь.
- The phrase квадра́т Малевича is a famous cultural reference to the 'Black Square' painting by Kazimir Malevich, a cornerstone of Russian avant-garde art.
- The specific term каре́ for a square military formation is a loanword from French, rather than a derivation of квадрат.
Examples in context
- 5 в квадрате 25.The square of 5 is 25.This sentence shows how to use квадрат in a mathematical context regarding squaring a number.Tatoeba #4777788 by odexed, translation #240030 by CK
- Это квадрат, а не куб.It's a square, not a cube.This sentence uses квадрат to contrast a square with a cube.Tatoeba #5690484 by Selena777, translation #5701844 by zumley
- У квадрата четыре угла.A square has four angles.This sentence uses квадрат to describe the properties of the shape.Tatoeba #2867438 by marafon, translation #1582783 by CM
- Я люблю гулять на площади каждый вечер.I love walking in the square every evening.
- Ты видел, какой интересный квадратик на полу?Have you seen that interesting little square on the floor?
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Example conversation
Sergey and Ekaterina are looking at a design for a new tile.
- Сергей SergeyЭтот квадратный узор очень красивый.Etot kvadratnyy uzor ochen' krasivyy.This square pattern is very beautiful.
- Екатерина EkaterinaДа, но он слишком простой.Da, no on slishkom prostoy.Yes, but it is too simple.
- Сергей SergeyТебе нравится этот квадратный формат?Tebe nravitsya etot kvadratnyy format?Do you like this square format?
- Екатерина EkaterinaНет, я предпочитаю круглый.Net, ya predpochitayu kruglyy.No, I prefer a round one.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
