Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Arithmetic'

English Word: arithmetic

Key Russian Translations:

• арифметика [ɐrʲɪfˈmʲetʲɪkə] - [Formal, General Use]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner to Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

арифметика: [ɐrʲɪfˈmʲetʲɪkə]

Note on арифметика: Stress falls on the third syllable ('me'). The 'р' sound is rolled slightly, typical of Russian pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Branch of Mathematics (Primary Meaning)

Translation(s) & Context:

• арифметика - Refers to the branch of mathematics dealing with basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Usage Examples:

• Арифметика — это основа математики.

  Arithmetic is the foundation of mathematics.

• Дети изучают арифметику в начальной школе.

  Children learn arithmetic in elementary school.

• Его знания арифметики очень слабые.

  His knowledge of arithmetic is very weak.

• Арифметика помогает в повседневных расчетах.

  Arithmetic helps with everyday calculations.

• На экзамене были сложные задачи по арифметике.

  The exam had difficult arithmetic problems.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

арифметика is a feminine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in '-а'.

Note: This noun is rarely used in the plural form as it typically refers to the concept or field of study.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• счёт (informal, refers to counting or basic calculations)

Note: 'счёт' is less formal and narrower in scope compared to 'арифметика', often implying the act of counting rather than the academic subject.

Antonyms:

• алгебра (algebra, as a contrasting branch of mathematics)
• геометрия (geometry, another contrasting branch)

Related Phrases:

• основы арифметики - Basics of arithmetic.
• арифметическая задача - Arithmetic problem.
• арифметическое действие - Arithmetic operation.

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word 'арифметика' directly corresponds to the English 'arithmetic' and is used in both academic and general contexts to refer to basic mathematical operations.
• It is primarily a formal or neutral term, suitable for use in educational settings or written texts.
• Unlike English, where 'arithmetic' can sometimes colloquially refer to calculations in a broader sense, in Russian, 'арифметика' strictly refers to the mathematical discipline or basic operations.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing 'арифметика' with 'математика' (mathematics). While 'математика' refers to the broader field of mathematics, 'арифметика' specifically means arithmetic.

  Incorrect: Я изучаю арифметику в университете. (I study arithmetic at university.)

  Correct: Я изучаю математику в университете. (I study mathematics at university.)

• Error: Mispronouncing 'арифметика' by stressing the wrong syllable. The stress is on 'me', not on 'риф' or 'ка'.

  Incorrect pronunciation: [ɐˈrʲɪfmʲetʲɪkə]

  Correct pronunciation: [ɐrʲɪfˈmʲetʲɪkə]

Cultural Notes:

In Russian education, 'арифметика' is a fundamental subject taught in early school years, often emphasized as the stepping stone to more advanced mathematics. The term may evoke nostalgia for many Russians, as it is associated with childhood learning and basic problem-solving skills.

Related Concepts:

• математика (mathematics)
• алгебра (algebra)
• геометрия (geometry)
• счёт (counting)