Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'anthropological'

English Word: anthropological

Key Russian Translations:

• антропологический /an.trə.pəˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/ - [Formal]

Frequency: Low (Primarily used in academic, scientific, or professional contexts; not common in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Upper Intermediate; requires familiarity with Russian adjective forms and academic vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

антропологический: /an.trə.pəˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/

Note on антропологический: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("lo-"), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the consonant cluster. Practice with native speakers for accurate intonation.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Pertaining to the study of humans, their origins, physical characteristics, and cultures (as in anthropology).

Translation(s) & Context:

• антропологический - Used in formal academic or scientific discussions, such as in research papers or lectures on human societies.

Usage Examples:

• Антропологический анализ культурных традиций помогает понять эволюцию общества.

  Anthropological analysis of cultural traditions helps understand the evolution of society.

• Этот музей предлагает антропологический обзор истории человечества.

  This museum offers an anthropological overview of human history.

• В её работе использовались антропологические методы для изучения миграций.

  In her work, anthropological methods were used to study migrations.

• Антропологический подход в психологии учитывает социальные факторы.

  The anthropological approach in psychology takes into account social factors.

• Студенты проводят антропологический опрос в сельской местности.

  Students are conducting an anthropological survey in rural areas.

Meaning 2: Relating to the characteristics or customs of humans in a broader, comparative sense.

Translation(s) & Context:

• антропологический - Applied in comparative studies, such as cross-cultural research, often in educational or ethnographic contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Антропологический взгляд на современные технологии раскрывает их влияние на повседневную жизнь.

  An anthropological view of modern technologies reveals their impact on everyday life.

• Его книга представляет антропологический портрет древних цивилизаций.

  His book presents an anthropological portrait of ancient civilizations.

• Антропологический фестиваль привлекает учёных со всего мира.

  The anthropological festival attracts scholars from around the world.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

антропологический is an adjective in Russian, which follows the standard patterns of first-declension adjectives. It changes based on gender, number, and case. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: This adjective is regular and follows common Russian adjective declension rules. No irregular forms are present.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • человеческий (chelovecheskiy) - More general, meaning "human" or "pertaining to humans," often used in broader contexts.
  • этнографический (etnograficheskiy) - Specifically related to ethnography, a subset of anthropology.
• Antonyms:
  • нечеловеческий (nechelovecheskiy) - Meaning "inhuman" or "not related to humans."
  • биологический (biologicheskiy) - Meaning "biological," contrasting with cultural or social aspects of anthropology.

Related Phrases:

• Антропологический метод (Antropologicheskiy metod) - Refers to methods used in anthropological research; used in academic discussions.
• Антропологическая экспедиция (Antropologicheskaya ekspeditsiya) - Means "anthropological expedition"; common in fieldwork contexts.
• Сравнительный антропологический анализ (Sravnitel'nyy antropologicheskiy analiz) - Translates to "comparative anthropological analysis"; applied in cross-cultural studies.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "антропологический" directly corresponds to the English "anthropological" and is typically used in formal, academic settings. It is an adjective that must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies, which is a key grammatical feature of Russian. For English speakers, be cautious with word order; Russian often places adjectives before the noun, similar to English. When choosing between synonyms like "этнографический," opt for "антропологический" if the context is broader than just ethnography. Avoid using it in casual conversation, as it may sound overly technical.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the base form "антропологический" without proper inflection, e.g., saying "Я изучаю антропологический" instead of "Я изучаю антропологическое направление" (for neuter noun).

  Correct: Ensure agreement, e.g., "Я изучаю антропологическое направление" (I study the anthropological field). Explanation: Russian adjectives must inflect to match the noun's case, which English speakers often overlook.

• Error: Confusing it with "антрополог" (anthropologist, a noun), e.g., using "антропологический" when meaning "anthropologist."

  Correct: Use "антрополог" for the person, and "антропологический" only as an adjective. Explanation: This mix-up can lead to grammatical errors in sentences.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, anthropological studies often emphasize the historical and ethnographic aspects of Slavic and indigenous peoples, such as in the works of scholars like Vladimir Dal. The term "антропологический" carries connotations of exploring national identity and folklore, which is deeply rooted in Russia's intellectual history, particularly during the 19th-century ethnographic movements.

Related Concepts:

• этнография (etnografiya)
• социология (sotsiologiya)
• культурология (kul'turologiya)