Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Aggregate'

English Word: Aggregate

Key Russian Translations:

• Совокупность [səvəˈkupnəsʲtʲ] - [Formal, Noun]
• Агрегат [ɐɡrʲɪˈɡat] - [Technical, Noun, Often used for machinery or components]
• Суммарный [sʊˈmarnyj] - [Formal, Adjective, Used for total or combined]

Frequency: Medium (used in formal, academic, or technical contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for "Совокупность" and "Суммарный"; C1 (Advanced) for "Агрегат" due to technical usage

Pronunciation (Russian):

Совокупность: [səvəˈkupnəsʲtʲ]

Note on Совокупность: Stress falls on the third syllable; the "о" in the first syllable is reduced to a schwa sound.

Агрегат: [ɐɡrʲɪˈɡat]

Note on Агрегат: Stress on the third syllable; the "р" is rolled slightly.

Суммарный: [sʊˈmarnyj]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. As a Noun (Total or Collection)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Совокупность - Used in formal or abstract contexts to refer to a collection or totality of elements.

Usage Examples:

• Совокупность факторов повлияла на результат.

  The aggregate of factors influenced the result.

• Совокупность данных подтверждает гипотезу.

  The aggregate of data supports the hypothesis.

• Мы рассматриваем совокупность всех возможных решений.

  We are considering the aggregate of all possible solutions.

2. As a Noun (Machinery or Component)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Агрегат - Refers to a technical unit, machine, or assembly of parts, often in industrial contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Этот агрегат используется для переработки сырья.

  This aggregate is used for processing raw materials.

• Агрегат вышел из строя из-за перегрева.

  The aggregate broke down due to overheating.

3. As an Adjective (Total or Combined)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Суммарный - Used to describe something total or combined, often in statistics or reports.

Usage Examples:

• Суммарный доход компании вырос на 10%.

  The aggregate income of the company increased by 10%.

• Суммарный эффект от реформ пока не ясен.

  The aggregate effect of the reforms is not yet clear.

• Мы подсчитали суммарные затраты на проект.

  We calculated the aggregate costs of the project.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Совокупность (Noun, Feminine):

Case	Singular
Nominative	Совокупность
Genitive	Совокупности
Dative	Совокупности
Accusative	Совокупность
Instrumental	Совокупностью
Prepositional	Совокупности

Note: No plural form as it is an abstract noun.

Агрегат (Noun, Masculine):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	Агрегат	Агрегаты
Genitive	Агрегата	Агрегатов
Dative	Агрегату	Агрегатам
Accusative	Агрегат	Агрегаты
Instrumental	Агрегатом	Агрегатами
Prepositional	Агрегате	Агрегатах

Суммарный (Adjective): Declines according to standard Russian adjective rules based on gender, number, and case. Examples: Суммарный (masc.), Суммарная (fem.), Суммарное (neut.), Суммарные (pl.).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for Совокупность:

• Сумма
• Общность
• Целое

Note: "Сумма" often implies a numerical total, while "Общность" may refer to shared characteristics.

Antonyms for Совокупность:

• Часть
• Элемент

Related Phrases:

• Совокупность причин - Aggregate of reasons; often used in analytical contexts.
• Суммарный итог - Aggregate result; used in reports or summaries.
• Рабочий агрегат - Working aggregate; refers to a functional machine or unit.

Usage Notes:

• "Совокупность" is the most direct translation for "aggregate" as a noun meaning a collection or totality, but it is formal and often used in written or academic Russian.
• "Агрегат" should only be used in technical contexts referring to machinery or physical assemblies, not abstract totals.
• "Суммарный" is the appropriate choice when "aggregate" is used as an adjective to describe something combined or total.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between these translations, as they are not interchangeable.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "Агрегат" to mean an abstract total. Incorrect: "Агрегат данных" (Aggregate of data). Correct: "Совокупность данных". Explanation: "Агрегат" refers to physical units, not abstract collections.
• Error: Misusing "Суммарный" as a noun. Incorrect: "Суммарный данных". Correct: "Суммарный объем данных" (Aggregate volume of data). Explanation: "Суммарный" is an adjective and must agree with a noun.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, technical terms like "Агрегат" are commonly used in industrial and engineering contexts, reflecting the historical emphasis on heavy industry in Soviet and post-Soviet culture. Understanding this term may require familiarity with such contexts, especially in technical translations.

Related Concepts:

• Сумма
• Итог
• Компонент