Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Accurate'

English Word: accurate

Key Russian Translations:

• точный [ˈtot͡ʃnɨj] - [Formal, General Use]
• верный [ˈvʲernɨj] - [Formal/Informal, Often for correctness or loyalty]

Frequency: High

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

точный: [ˈtot͡ʃnɨj]

Note on точный: Stress falls on the first syllable. The "ч" sound is similar to 'ch' in "church."

верный: [ˈvʲernɨj]

Note on верный: Stress on the first syllable. The "р" is rolled slightly.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Precise or Correct (in measurements, information, etc.)

Translation(s) & Context:

• точный - Used for precision in data, time, or descriptions (e.g., accurate time, accurate data).

Usage Examples:

• Эти часы очень точные.

  These clocks are very accurate.

• Мне нужен точный ответ на этот вопрос.

  I need an accurate answer to this question.

• Точный перевод текста требует времени.

  An accurate translation of the text takes time.

2. Correct or Right (in judgment or interpretation)

Translation(s) & Context:

• верный - Used for correctness in decisions, answers, or interpretations.
• точный - Occasionally used in this sense, but less common.

Usage Examples:

• Ты сделал верный выбор.

  You made the right (accurate) choice.

• Его предположение оказалось верным.

  His assumption turned out to be accurate.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

точный (Adjective): Follows standard Russian adjective declension based on gender, number, and case.

Case	Masculine (Sg)	Feminine (Sg)	Neuter (Sg)	Plural
Nominative	точный	точная	точное	точные
Genitive	точного	точной	точного	точных
Dative	точному	точной	точному	точным

верный (Adjective): Follows a similar declension pattern to "точный." Refer to standard adjective tables for full forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for точный:

• правильный
• аккуратный

Note: "правильный" often implies correctness in a broader sense, while "аккуратный" may imply neatness alongside accuracy.

Antonyms for точный:

• неточный
• ошибочный

Synonyms for верный:

• правильный
• надёжный

Antonyms for верный:

• неверный
• ложный

Related Phrases:

• точное время - "exact time" (used when specifying time with precision).
• верное решение - "correct decision" (used for right choices or judgments).
• точный расчёт - "accurate calculation" (common in technical contexts).

Usage Notes:

• "точный" is more commonly used for measurable or objective accuracy, such as time, data, or descriptions.
• "верный" often carries a sense of correctness in a subjective or abstract context, such as decisions or interpretations. It can also mean "loyal" in other contexts, so be cautious of ambiguity.
• Both adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify, following standard Russian grammar rules.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "верный" when referring to measurable precision (e.g., "верное время" for "accurate time").
  Correct Usage: Use "точное время."
  Explanation: "верный" implies correctness or loyalty, not precision in measurements.
• Error: Failing to decline adjectives based on the noun they modify (e.g., saying "точный книга" instead of "точная книга").
  Correct Usage: Match the adjective ending to the noun's gender, number, and case.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, precision and correctness (as conveyed by "точный" and "верный") are highly valued in formal and academic contexts. Being "точный" in communication is often associated with professionalism, while "верный" can imply moral or ethical correctness in addition to factual accuracy.

Related Concepts:

• правильность
• аккуратность
• надёжность