Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Amount'

English Word: Amount

Key Russian Translations:

• количество [kɐˈlʲit͡ɕɪstvə] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]
• сумма [ˈsumːə] - [Formal, Often Used for Money]
• объём [ɐbˈjɵm] - [Neutral, Often Used for Volume or Scope]

Frequency: High (All translations are commonly used in various contexts)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate; varies slightly by context and translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

количество: [kɐˈlʲit͡ɕɪstvə]

Note on количество: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "ч" sound is soft, similar to 'ch' in "cheese."

сумма: [ˈsumːə]

Note on сумма: Stress on the first syllable. The double "м" is pronounced with a slight elongation.

объём: [ɐbˈjɵm]

Note on объём: Stress on the second syllable. The "ё" is always stressed and pronounced like 'yo' in "yonder."

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Quantity or Number (General)

Translation(s) & Context:

• количество - Used for countable or measurable quantities in neutral contexts (e.g., amount of items, data).

Usage Examples:

• Количество студентов в классе увеличилось.

  The amount of students in the class has increased.

• Какое количество времени вам нужно?

  What amount of time do you need?

• Количество ошибок в тексте минимально.

  The amount of errors in the text is minimal.

2. Sum of Money

Translation(s) & Context:

• сумма - Specifically used for monetary amounts or sums in formal or financial contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Сумма на счёте превышает ожидания.

  The amount on the account exceeds expectations.

• Какая сумма вам нужна для проекта?

  What amount do you need for the project?

3. Volume or Extent

Translation(s) & Context:

• объём - Used for physical volume or figurative scope (e.g., amount of work, information).

Usage Examples:

• Объём работы был огромным.

  The amount of work was enormous.

• Объём информации в книге впечатляет.

  The amount of information in the book is impressive.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

количество (Noun, Neuter): Follows standard neuter noun declension.

Case	Singular
Nominative	количество
Genitive	количества
Dative	количеству
Accusative	количество
Instrumental	количеством
Prepositional	о количестве

сумма (Noun, Feminine): Follows standard feminine noun declension.

объём (Noun, Masculine): Follows standard masculine noun declension.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for количество:

• число
• величина

Note: "число" is often used for numerical counts, while "величина" can imply magnitude.

Antonyms for количество:

• недостаток

Related Phrases:

• большое количество - A large amount (used for quantities of items or abstract concepts).
• сумма денег - An amount of money (common in financial contexts).
• объём работы - An amount of work (used for tasks or workload).

Usage Notes:

• "Количество" is the most neutral and versatile translation for "amount," suitable for general quantities.
• "Сумма" should be used strictly for monetary or numerical sums in formal settings.
• "Объём" is appropriate for physical volumes or figurative scopes, such as workload or data.
• Be mindful of the grammatical agreement; each noun requires specific case usage depending on the sentence structure (e.g., genitive after "количество").

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "сумма" for non-monetary amounts (e.g., *сумма людей* instead of "количество людей"). Explanation: "Сумма" is reserved for money or totals; for people or items, use "количество."
• Error: Incorrect case usage after "количество" (e.g., *количество люди* instead of "количество людей"). Explanation: "Количество" requires the genitive case for the noun it describes.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, discussions about "amount," especially money ("сумма"), can be sensitive. It’s often considered impolite to ask directly about sums of money unless in a professional or necessary context.

Related Concepts:

• число (number)
• размер (size)
• доля (share/portion)