Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Astronomy'

English Word: Astronomy

Key Russian Translations:

• астрономия [ɐstrɐˈnomʲɪjə] - [Formal, Standard Usage]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

астрономия: [ɐstrɐˈnomʲɪjə]

Note on астрономия: The stress falls on the third syllable ("no"). The "я" at the end is pronounced as a soft "ya" sound, which may be challenging for non-native speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena

Translation(s) & Context:

• астрономия - Used in academic, scientific, and formal contexts to refer to the field of astronomy.

Usage Examples:

• Астрономия изучает звёзды и планеты.

  Astronomy studies stars and planets.

• Она решила изучать астрономию в университете.

  She decided to study astronomy at university.

• Астрономия — это древняя наука.

  Astronomy is an ancient science.

• В школе у нас был урок по астрономии.

  We had a lesson on astronomy at school.

• Современная астрономия использует мощные телескопы.

  Modern astronomy uses powerful telescopes.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

астрономия is a feminine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in "-ия".

Note: This noun does not have a plural form, as it refers to an abstract concept or field of study.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• нет (No direct synonyms, as it is a specific scientific term)

Antonyms:

• нет (No direct antonyms, as it is a specific field of study)

Note: While there are no direct synonyms or antonyms, related fields like "астрофизика" (astrophysics) may sometimes overlap in context.

Related Phrases:

• история астрономии - History of astronomy (refers to the historical development of the field).
• астрономия и астрология - Astronomy and astrology (often contrasted in discussions).
• наблюдательная астрономия - Observational astronomy (focuses on practical observation of celestial objects).

Usage Notes:

• The term "астрономия" is used exclusively in formal and academic contexts to refer to the scientific study of celestial bodies. It should not be confused with "астрология" (astrology), which refers to the pseudoscience of interpreting celestial influences on human affairs.
• In everyday conversation, this term is not commonly used unless discussing science or education.
• When using this word, ensure proper stress on the third syllable ("no") to avoid miscommunication.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "астрономия" (astronomy) with "астрология" (astrology).
  Incorrect: Я изучаю астрологию, чтобы узнать о звёздах. (I study astrology to learn about stars.)
  Correct: Я изучаю астрономию, чтобы узнать о звёздах. (I study astronomy to learn about stars.)
  Explanation: "Астрология" refers to horoscopes and predictions, while "астрономия" is the scientific field.
• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation.
  Incorrect: Stress on the first syllable [ˈɐstrɐnomʲɪjə].
  Correct: Stress on the third syllable [ɐstrɐˈnomʲɪjə].
  Explanation: Incorrect stress can make the word sound unnatural or confusing to native speakers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, astronomy has historical significance, especially during the Soviet era when space exploration (e.g., the launch of Sputnik and Yuri Gagarin's flight) was a source of national pride. The term "астрономия" may evoke associations with scientific achievement and the space race.

Related Concepts:

• астрофизика (astrophysics)
• космология (cosmology)
• космос (space)
• телескоп (telescope)