Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Accomplished'

English Word: accomplished

Key Russian Translations:

• достигнутый [dɐˈstʲiɡnʊtɨj] - [Formal, Past Participle]
• выполненный [vɨˈpolnʲɪnnɨj] - [Formal/Neutral, Past Participle]
• талантливый [tɐˈlantlʲɪvɨj] - [Neutral, Used for describing a skilled person]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate) for "достигнутый" and "выполненный"; B2 (Intermediate) for "талантливый"

Pronunciation (Russian):

достигнутый: [dɐˈstʲiɡnʊtɨj]

Note on достигнутый: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "г" is pronounced as a voiced fricative [ɡ].

выполненный: [vɨˈpolnʲɪnnɨj]

Note on выполненный: Stress on the second syllable. The double "н" is pronounced distinctly.

талантливый: [tɐˈlantlʲɪvɨj]

Note on талантливый: Stress on the second syllable. The "л" is soft due to the following "я".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Achieved or Completed (Task/Action)

Translation(s) & Context:

• достигнутый - Often used in formal or written contexts to describe goals or results that have been achieved.
• выполненный - Commonly used for tasks or duties that have been carried out or completed, more neutral in tone.

Usage Examples:

• Цель была достигнута после долгих усилий.

  The goal was achieved after long efforts.

• Проект был выполнен в срок.

  The project was completed on time.

• Достигнутый результат превзошёл ожидания.

  The achieved result exceeded expectations.

2. Skilled or Talented (Person)

Translation(s) & Context:

• талантливый - Used to describe someone who is skilled or gifted in a particular area, often in arts or professions.

Usage Examples:

• Она очень талантливый художник.

  She is a very accomplished artist.

• Талантливый студент быстро освоил материал.

  The accomplished student quickly mastered the material.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

достигнутый (Past Passive Participle of "достигать"):

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	достигнутый	достигнутая	достигнутое	достигнутые
Genitive	достигнутого	достигнутой	достигнутого	достигнутых

выполненный (Past Passive Participle of "выполнять") follows similar declension patterns as above.

талантливый (Adjective):

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	талантливый	талантливая	талантливое	талантливые
Genitive	талантливого	талантливой	талантливого	талантливых

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for "достигнутый" (achieved):

• реализованный
• осуществлённый

Note: "реализованный" often implies a plan brought to life, while "осуществлённый" is more formal.

Synonyms for "талантливый" (skilled):

• одарённый
• способный

Antonyms for "талантливый" (skilled):

• бездарный
• посредственный

Related Phrases:

• достигнутый успех - Achieved success, often used in formal reports or discussions.
• выполненная задача - Completed task, common in workplace contexts.
• талантливый исполнитель - Accomplished performer, used for artists or musicians.

Usage Notes:

• "достигнутый" is more specific to achievements or results and is often used in formal or academic contexts. It is less common in casual speech.
• "выполненный" is broader and can refer to any completed action or task, making it more versatile in everyday language.
• "талантливый" shifts the meaning to describe a person's inherent skill or talent and cannot be used for tasks or goals.
• When choosing between translations, consider the context: for accomplishments in tasks, use "достигнутый" or "выполненный"; for personal skills, use "талантливый".

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "талантливый" to describe a completed task (e.g., *талантливый проект* instead of "выполненный проект").
  Explanation: "талантливый" applies only to people, not inanimate objects or tasks. Correct: "выполненный проект" (completed project).
• Error: Misusing "достигнутый" in casual contexts (e.g., *достигнутый ужин* for "prepared dinner").
  Explanation: "достигнутый" is formal and specific to goals or results, not everyday actions. Correct: Use "приготовленный ужин".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, describing someone as "талантливый" often carries a tone of admiration and respect, especially in artistic or intellectual fields. It is common to highlight someone's talent in social or professional settings as a form of praise.

Related Concepts:

• успех (success)
• достижение (achievement)
• мастерство (skill/mastery)