Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'annually'

English Word: annually

Key Russian Translations:

• ежегодно [IPA: jɪʐɨˈɡodnə] - [Formal]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in formal writing, business, and official contexts, but not in everyday casual speech)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, according to CEFR; requires understanding of adverbs and time expressions, but straightforward for learners familiar with basic Russian grammar)

Pronunciation (Russian):

ежегодно: [IPA: jɪʐɨˈɡodnə]

Note on ежегодно: The pronunciation features a soft 'ж' sound (like the 's' in 'measure'), which can be tricky for English speakers; stress is on the third syllable. Variations in regional accents may slightly alter vowel sounds.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: Occurring once a year or every year, often in a recurring schedule.

Translation(s) & Context:

• ежегодно - Used in formal contexts, such as business reports, legal documents, or schedules, to indicate an annual event or frequency.

Usage Examples:

• Мы проводим ежегодно конференцию по экономике.

  We hold an annual conference on economics.

• Компания публикует ежегодно отчёт о прибылях.

  The company publishes an annual report on profits.

• Ежегодно мы отмечаем эту дату в кругу семьи.

  We celebrate this date annually with our family.

• Фестиваль проходит ежегодно в июне.

  The festival takes place annually in June.

• Правительство пересматривает ежегодно бюджетные планы.

  The government reviews budget plans annually.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'Ежегодно' is an adverb in Russian, and as such, it does not undergo inflection for case, number, gender, or tense. It remains unchanged in all contexts, making it simpler than inflected parts of speech like nouns or verbs.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: год за годом (year after year; more descriptive and less formal), ежегодный (adjectival form, e.g., for modifying nouns)
• Antonyms: ежемесячно (monthly), ежечасно (hourly)

Note: 'Год за годом' implies a repetitive pattern over years but is less precise for strict annual scheduling compared to 'ежегодно'.

Related Phrases:

• Ежегодный отчёт - Annual report; used in business contexts to summarize yearly activities.
• Ежегодное собрание - Annual meeting; common in organizational or corporate settings.
• Ежегодный отпуск - Annual leave; refers to yearly vacation time in employment contexts.

Usage Notes:

'Ежегодно' directly corresponds to the English adverb 'annually' and is best used in formal or written Russian to denote regularity on a yearly basis. It is not typically used in casual conversation; instead, opt for simpler phrases like 'каждый год' (every year) in informal settings. When choosing between translations, 'ежегодно' is preferred for official documents due to its precision, but be mindful of context—pair it with verbs in the appropriate tense to maintain grammatical accuracy, such as in the present tense for ongoing habits.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'ежегодно' interchangeably with 'ежегодный', which is an adjective. For example, learners might say "Мы ежегодно встреча" (incorrect) instead of "Мы проводим ежегодно встречу".

  Correct: "Мы проводим ежегодно встречу" (We hold an annual meeting). Explanation: 'Ежегодно' must modify a verb, not act as a noun modifier; use 'ежегодный' for adjectives, e.g., 'ежегодная встреча'.

• Error: Overusing 'ежегодно' in informal speech, which can sound overly formal. For instance, saying "Я иду ежегодно в кино" instead of "Я хожу в кино каждый год".

  Correct: "Я хожу в кино каждый год" (I go to the movies every year). Explanation: In casual contexts, 'каждый год' is more natural to avoid sounding stilted.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, annual events like 'ежегодный Новый год' (New Year's celebrations) or 'ежегодный День Победы' (Victory Day) emphasize the importance of commemorating historical and seasonal milestones. These traditions reflect Russia's value on collective memory and seasonal rhythms, where 'ежегодно' often appears in public announcements or media to highlight recurring national observances.

Related Concepts:

• ежегодно
• ежемесячно
• ежечасно
• периодически