Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'adequate'

English Word: adequate

Key Russian Translations:

• адекватный [ɐdʲɪˈkvatnɨj] - [Formal, General Use]
• соответствующий [sɐˈvʲetstvʊjʉɕːɪj] - [Formal, Often in Specific Contexts]
• подходящий [pɐdˈxodʲaɕːɪj] - [Neutral, Informal]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in formal and academic contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "адекватный"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "соответствующий" and "подходящий"

Pronunciation (Russian):

адекватный: [ɐdʲɪˈkvatnɨj]

Note on адекватный: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "ы" sound is a unique Russian vowel, pronounced as a short, central "i".

соответствующий: [sɐˈvʲetstvʊjʉɕːɪj]

Note on соответствующий: Stress on the second syllable. The "щ" sound is a soft "shch".

подходящий: [pɐdˈxodʲaɕːɪj]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Sufficient or Suitable

Translation(s) & Context:

• подходящий - Used to describe something that fits or is appropriate in a general sense.
• соответствующий - Often used in formal contexts to mean "corresponding" or "matching" specific requirements.

Usage Examples:

• Это подходящее решение для нашей проблемы.

  This is an adequate solution to our problem.

• Мы нашли соответствующий уровень подготовки.

  We found an adequate level of preparation.

• Его навыки подходящие для этой работы.

  His skills are adequate for this job.

2. Appropriate or Reasonable (Behavior/Reaction)

Translation(s) & Context:

• адекватный - Often used to describe behavior or reactions that are reasonable or appropriate to the situation.

Usage Examples:

• Его реакция была адекватной в этой ситуации.

  His reaction was adequate in this situation.

• Нам нужен адекватный ответ на этот вопрос.

  We need an adequate response to this question.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

адекватный (Adjective): Declines according to standard Russian adjective rules based on gender, number, and case.

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	адекватный	адекватная	адекватное	адекватные
Genitive	адекватного	адекватной	адекватного	адекватных

соответствующий (Adjective) and подходящий (Adjective) follow similar declension patterns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for адекватный:

• нормальный (normal, reasonable)
• разумный (rational, sensible)

Antonyms for адекватный:

• неадекватный (inadequate, inappropriate)
• нелепый (absurd, ridiculous)

Related Phrases:

• адекватная реакция - An adequate reaction (used to describe a reasonable response to a situation).
• соответствующий требованиям - Meeting the requirements (formal context, often in documentation).
• подходящий момент - The right moment (used for timing or opportunity).

Usage Notes:

• "адекватный" is often used for describing behavior or responses, while "подходящий" is more general and can apply to objects or situations.
• "соответствующий" is more formal and often used in written or official contexts to indicate compliance or alignment with specific standards.
• Be cautious with tone; "адекватный" can sometimes carry a colloquial connotation when used to critique someone's behavior.

Common Errors:

Error 1: Using "адекватный" to describe objects or suitability for a task. This is incorrect as it primarily refers to behavior or reactions.

Incorrect: Этот инструмент адекватный для работы. (This tool is adequate for the job.)

Correct: Этот инструмент подходящий для работы. (This tool is adequate for the job.)

Error 2: Overusing "соответствующий" in casual speech, which can sound overly formal or stiff.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the concept of "adequacy" (especially with "адекватный") often carries a cultural nuance related to social behavior. Calling someone "неадекватный" (inadequate) is a strong criticism implying irrational or inappropriate behavior, often used in heated discussions.

Related Concepts:

• нормальность (normality)
• пригодность (suitability)
• уместность (appropriateness)