Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Alteration'

English Word: Alteration

Key Russian Translations:

• изменение [ˌizmʲɪˈnʲenʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]
• переделка [ˌpʲerʲɪˈdʲelʲkə] - [Informal, Often for Physical Changes]
• корректировка [kərˌrʲektʲɪˈrovkə] - [Formal, Often in Technical or Official Contexts]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "изменение" and "переделка"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "корректировка"

Pronunciation (Russian):

изменение: [ˌizmʲɪˈnʲenʲɪjə]

Note on изменение: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "е" in "не" is pronounced as [ʲe].

переделка: [ˌpʲerʲɪˈdʲelʲkə]

Note on переделка: Stress on the third syllable. The "е" sounds like [ʲe].

корректировка: [kərˌrʲektʲɪˈrovkə]

Note on корректировка: Stress on the fourth syllable. The "о" in unstressed positions is reduced to [ə].

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Change or Modification (General Sense)

Translation(s) & Context:

• изменение - Used for general changes or modifications in various contexts (e.g., plans, rules, ideas).

Usage Examples:

• Изменение планов произошло в последнюю минуту.

  The alteration of plans happened at the last minute.

• Мы внесли изменение в расписание.

  We made an alteration to the schedule.

• Изменение климата - глобальная проблема.

  Climate alteration is a global issue.

2. Physical Adjustment or Remaking

Translation(s) & Context:

• переделка - Refers to physical alterations, often of objects or clothing.

Usage Examples:

• Переделка платья заняла два дня.

  The alteration of the dress took two days.

• Этот дом требует полной переделки.

  This house needs a complete alteration.

3. Correction or Adjustment (Formal/Technical)

Translation(s) & Context:

• корректировка - Used in formal or technical contexts for adjustments or corrections.

Usage Examples:

• Корректировка данных завершена.

  The alteration of the data is complete.

• Нам нужна корректировка курса.

  We need an alteration of the course.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

изменение (Neuter Noun):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	изменение	изменения
Genitive	изменения	изменений
Dative	изменению	изменениям
Accusative	изменение	изменения
Instrumental	изменением	изменениями
Prepositional	об изменении	об изменениях

переделка (Feminine Noun): Follows regular feminine noun declension patterns. Nominative singular: переделка; Nominative plural: переделки.

корректировка (Feminine Noun): Follows regular feminine noun declension patterns. Nominative singular: корректировка; Nominative plural: корректировки.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for изменение:

• перемена
• модификация

Note: "перемена" often implies a shift or transition, while "модификация" is more technical.

Antonyms for изменение:

• стабильность
• постоянство

Related Phrases:

• внести изменение - To make an alteration (e.g., in a document or plan).
• переделка одежды - Alteration of clothing (tailoring context).
• корректировка курса - Course alteration (e.g., in navigation or policy).

Usage Notes:

• "Изменение" is the most versatile and neutral term for "alteration" and can be used in most contexts, from abstract to concrete changes.
• "Переделка" is more specific to physical or tangible modifications, often implying manual work or redesign.
• "Корректировка" is formal and often used in professional or technical settings, implying a precise or minor adjustment.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing the appropriate translation, as using "переделка" for abstract changes would sound unnatural.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "переделка" for non-physical changes. Incorrect: "Переделка планов." Correct: "Изменение планов." Explanation: "Переделка" implies physical alteration, not abstract changes like plans.
• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation, e.g., stressing the first syllable in "изменение." Explanation: Stress falls on the third syllable [ˌizmʲɪˈnʲenʲɪjə].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the concept of "изменение" can carry a neutral or even positive connotation in contexts of progress or reform, reflecting a cultural openness to change in certain historical and social contexts.

Related Concepts:

• перемена
• реформа
• обновление