Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Academy'

English Word: academy

Key Russian Translations:

• академия [ɐkɐˈdʲemʲɪjə] - [Formal, General Use]
• учебное заведение [ʊˈtɕebnəjə zɐvʲɪˈdʲenʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Broader Context]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for "академия"); B1 (Intermediate for "учебное заведение")

Pronunciation (Russian):

академия: [ɐkɐˈdʲemʲɪjə]

Note on академия: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "я" at the end is pronounced as "ya."

учебное заведение: [ʊˈtɕebnəjə zɐvʲɪˈdʲenʲɪjə]

Note on учебное заведение: Two-word phrase with stress on the first syllable of each word. "ч" is a soft sound, like "ch" in "church."

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Institution for Higher Learning or Research

Translation(s) & Context:

• академия - Used for prestigious institutions, often related to arts, sciences, or military training.

Usage Examples:

• Она учится в академии искусств.

  She studies at the Academy of Arts.

• Академия наук проводит важные исследования.

  The Academy of Sciences conducts important research.

• Военная академия готовит офицеров.

  The Military Academy trains officers.

2. General Educational Institution

Translation(s) & Context:

• учебное заведение - A broader term for any educational institution, less specific than "академия."

Usage Examples:

• Это учебное заведение известно своими традициями.

  This educational institution is known for its traditions.

• Многие учебные заведения закрыты на каникулы.

  Many educational institutions are closed for holidays.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

академия (Feminine Noun, 1st Declension):

учебное заведение (Neuter Noun Phrase): The adjective "учебное" agrees with "заведение" in case, number, and gender. It follows standard neuter noun declension patterns for "заведение."

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for академия:

• институт (institute, often for higher education)
• университет (university, broader scope)

Note: "Институт" often refers to specialized higher education, while "университет" is more comprehensive.

Antonyms for академия:

• школа (school, lower level of education)

Related Phrases:

• Академия наук - Academy of Sciences, a prestigious research institution.
• Военная академия - Military Academy, a training center for military officers.
• Учебное заведение высшего образования - Higher educational institution, formal term for universities or academies.

Usage Notes:

• "Академия" is typically used for prestigious or specialized institutions and often carries a formal tone. It is the direct equivalent of "academy" in most contexts.
• "Учебное заведение" is a more general term and can refer to any educational institution, not necessarily an academy. It is less specific and used in broader or neutral contexts.
• When translating "academy," choose "академия" for specific institutions (e.g., Academy of Arts) and "учебное заведение" when the context is vague or generic.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "школа" (school) instead of "академия" for higher or specialized institutions.
  Incorrect: Она учится в школе искусств. (She studies at the school of arts.)
  Correct: Она учится в академии искусств. (She studies at the Academy of Arts.)
  Explanation: "Школа" refers to primary or secondary education, not higher or specialized training.
• Error: Overusing "учебное заведение" in specific contexts where "академия" is more appropriate.
  Incorrect: Академия наук - это учебное заведение. (The Academy of Sciences is an educational institution.)
  Correct: Академия наук - это престижное учреждение. (The Academy of Sciences is a prestigious institution.)
  Explanation: "Учебное заведение" can sound too generic for well-known entities like the Academy of Sciences.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "академия" often evokes a sense of prestige and specialization, particularly in fields like science, arts, or military training. For instance, the Russian Academy of Sciences (Российская академия наук) is a highly respected institution with historical significance dating back to the 18th century under Peter the Great.

Related Concepts:

• университет (university)
• институт (institute)
• образование (education)