Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Analogy'

English Word: Analogy

Key Russian Translations:

• Аналогия [ɐnɐˈloɡʲɪjə] - [Formal, General Use]
• Сравнение [srɐvˈnʲenʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Often Used in Comparisons]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

Аналогия: [ɐnɐˈloɡʲɪjə]

Note on Аналогия: Stress falls on the third syllable. The 'г' is pronounced as a voiced velar stop [ɡ].

Сравнение: [srɐvˈnʲenʲɪjə]

Note on Сравнение: Stress is on the second syllable. The 'н' before 'е' is palatalized, creating a soft sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A comparison between two things for explanation or clarification

Translation(s) & Context:

• Аналогия - Used in formal or academic contexts to draw parallels or similarities.
• Сравнение - More general, often used in everyday speech for comparisons.

Usage Examples:

• Он провёл аналогию между человеческим мозгом и компьютером.

  He drew an analogy between the human brain and a computer.

• Эта аналогия помогает понять сложные концепции.

  This analogy helps to understand complex concepts.

• В сравнении с другими, этот метод более эффективен.

  In comparison with others, this method is more effective.

• Сравнение двух культур выявило интересные различия.

  The comparison of the two cultures revealed interesting differences.

• Давай сделаем сравнение между этими двумя подходами.

  Let's make a comparison between these two approaches.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Аналогия (Noun, Feminine, 1st Declension):

Сравнение (Noun, Neuter, 2nd Declension):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for Аналогия:

• Подобие
• Сходство

Note: "Подобие" often implies visual similarity, while "Сходство" is more abstract.

Antonyms for Аналогия:

• Различие
• Контраст

Related Phrases:

• Провести аналогию - To draw an analogy (used in formal or explanatory contexts).
• В сравнении с - In comparison with (used to compare two entities).
• Без сравнения - Beyond comparison (used to emphasize uniqueness or superiority).

Usage Notes:

• "Аналогия" is more specific to drawing parallels or metaphors, often in academic or intellectual discussions. It corresponds closely to the English "analogy."
• "Сравнение" is broader and can mean "comparison" in a general sense, not necessarily implying a deeper analogy. Use it when discussing similarities or differences in everyday contexts.
• Be mindful of the grammatical case required after prepositions like "в" (in) with "сравнение" (e.g., "в сравнении с" takes the instrumental case).

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "Аналогия" when a simple comparison is meant. Incorrect: "Это аналогия с прошлым годом." Correct: "Это сравнение с прошлым годом." (This is a comparison with last year.) Explanation: "Аналогия" implies a deeper conceptual parallel, not just a surface-level comparison.
• Error: Incorrect case usage after "в сравнении с." Incorrect: "В сравнении с он." Correct: "В сравнении с ним." Explanation: The preposition "с" requires the instrumental case.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian academic and literary traditions, drawing an "аналогия" is a common rhetorical device, often used in philosophical or scientific texts to explain abstract ideas through relatable comparisons. Understanding this cultural preference for detailed explanations can help learners use the term more authentically.

Related Concepts:

• Метафора (Metaphor)
• Символ (Symbol)
• Пример (Example)