Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Another'

English Word: another

Key Russian Translations:

• другой [drʊˈɡoj] - [Neutral, Common]
• ещё один [jɪˈʃo ˈodʲɪn] - [Informal, Often used for countable nouns]

Frequency: High

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate) for "другой"; B1 (Intermediate) for "ещё один"

Pronunciation (Russian):

другой: [drʊˈɡoj]

Note on другой: The stress is on the second syllable. The "г" is pronounced as a voiced fricative [ɡ].

ещё один: [jɪˈʃo ˈodʲɪn]

Note on ещё один: Stress falls on the second syllable of "ещё" and the first of "один". The "щ" in "ещё" is a soft sound, similar to 'shch'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Referring to a different one (e.g., "another person")

Translation(s) & Context:

• другой - Used to indicate a different entity or alternative (neutral tone).

Usage Examples:

• Я хочу поговорить с другим человеком.

  I want to talk to another person.

• Это не тот ключ, мне нужен другой.

  This is not the right key; I need another one.

• Давай выберем другую дорогу.

  Let’s choose another road.

2. Referring to an additional one (e.g., "another cup of tea")

Translation(s) & Context:

• ещё один - Used to indicate one more of something (often informal or conversational).

Usage Examples:

• Можно мне ещё один кусок торта?

  Can I have another piece of cake?

• Давай возьмём ещё один билет.

  Let’s get another ticket.

• Я выпью ещё одну чашку чая.

  I’ll have another cup of tea.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

другой (adjective): This word declines based on gender, number, and case, following standard Russian adjective declension rules.

ещё один (phrase): "ещё" is invariable (an adverb), while "один" declines like a numeral/adjective based on gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for другой:

• иной
• разный

Note: "иной" often implies a deeper difference or alternative perspective, while "разный" focuses on variety.

Antonyms for другой:

• тот же
• одинаковый

Related Phrases:

• с другой стороны - "on the other hand" (used in discussions or arguments).
• ещё один раз - "one more time" (used to request repetition).
• другой мир - "another world" (often metaphorical, indicating a different reality).

Usage Notes:

• "другой" is more versatile and can mean both "different" and "another" depending on context. It is often used in formal and neutral settings.
• "ещё один" specifically implies "one more" and is typically used with countable nouns in conversational contexts.
• Be mindful of gender and case agreement when using "другой" as it must match the noun it modifies.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "ещё один" when referring to a different entity rather than an additional one.
  Incorrect: "Мне нужен ещё один учитель" (intended: "I need a different teacher").
  Correct: "Мне нужен другой учитель".
  Explanation: "ещё один" implies "one more", not "different". Use "другой" for a different person or thing.
• Error: Forgetting to decline "другой" to match the noun’s case or gender.
  Incorrect: "Я вижу другой женщина".
  Correct: "Я вижу другую женщину".
  Explanation: "другой" must agree with the feminine accusative form of "женщина".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the concept of "другой" often carries a nuanced implication of difference or separation. It can be used philosophically or emotionally to emphasize distinction, as in "другая жизнь" (another life), which might imply a completely different existence or perspective, often with a cultural or emotional undertone.

Related Concepts:

• иной
• разный
• дополнительный