Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Addition'

English Word: addition

Key Russian Translations:

• добавление [dɐˈbavlʲɪnʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]
• прибавление [prʲɪˈbavlʲɪnʲɪjə] - [Formal, Often in Mathematical or Abstract Contexts]
• сложение [slɐˈʐɛnʲɪjə] - [Formal, Specifically for Mathematical Addition]

Frequency: Medium (used in specific contexts like math or general addition)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate, depending on context and translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

добавление: [dɐˈbavlʲɪnʲɪjə]

Note on добавление: Stress falls on the second syllable; the 'в' sounds like a soft 'v'.

прибавление: [prʲɪˈbavlʲɪnʲɪjə]

Note on прибавление: Similar to добавление, stress on the second syllable; 'при' is pronounced softly.

сложение: [slɐˈʐɛnʲɪjə]

Note on сложение: Stress on the second syllable; 'ж' sounds like 'zh' in 'measure'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. General Addition (Adding Something)

Translation(s) & Context:

• добавление - Used for adding something tangible or abstract, e.g., ingredients or information.

Usage Examples:

• Добавление сахара сделает вкус лучше.

  Adding sugar will improve the taste.

• Добавление новых функций улучшило программу.

  The addition of new features improved the program.

• Его добавление к команде было неожиданным.

  His addition to the team was unexpected.

2. Mathematical Addition

Translation(s) & Context:

• прибавление - Often used in formal or mathematical contexts for adding numbers or quantities.
• сложение - Strictly mathematical term for the operation of addition.

Usage Examples:

• Прибавление десяти к двадцати даёт тридцать.

  Adding ten to twenty gives thirty.

• Сложение чисел — основа арифметики.

  Addition of numbers is the foundation of arithmetic.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

добавление (Noun, Neuter): Follows the standard neuter noun declension in Russian.

прибавление (Noun, Neuter) and сложение (Noun, Neuter): Follow similar neuter noun declension patterns as above.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for добавление:

• присоединение (joining, attachment)
• надбавка (increment, supplement - often for salary or price)

Antonyms for добавление:

• удаление (removal)
• вычитание (subtraction - in mathematical context)

Related Phrases:

• добавление в список - Addition to the list (used for including something or someone in a list).
• сложение чисел - Addition of numbers (mathematical context).
• прибавление в семействе - Addition to the family (often used for a new family member, like a baby).

Usage Notes:

• "Добавление" is the most versatile translation, suitable for both tangible and abstract additions (e.g., adding sugar or adding information).
• "Прибавление" is more formal and often used in contexts involving numerical or quantitative increases.
• "Сложение" is strictly mathematical and should only be used when referring to the arithmetic operation.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing the appropriate Russian word, as they are not always interchangeable.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "сложение" for non-mathematical contexts. For example, saying "сложение сахара" (addition of sugar) is incorrect. Correct: Use "добавление сахара".
• Error: Confusing "прибавление" with "добавление" in casual speech. "Прибавление" sounds overly formal in everyday contexts like cooking. Correct: Use "добавление" for casual or general additions.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the term "прибавление в семействе" (addition to the family) is a common and polite way to refer to the birth of a child or a new family member, reflecting a cultural tendency to use indirect expressions for personal matters.

Related Concepts:

• увеличение (increase)
• накопление (accumulation)
• присоединение (joining)