Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'attribute'

English Word: attribute

Key Russian Translations:

• атрибут [ɐˈtrʲibut] - [Formal, Noun]
• признак [prʲɪˈznak] - [Neutral, Noun]
• приписывать [prʲɪpʲɪˈsɨvətʲ] - [Verb, Used in context of assigning or attributing something]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in academic or formal contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "атрибут" and "признак"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "приписывать"

Pronunciation (Russian):

атрибут: [ɐˈtrʲibut]

Note on атрибут: Stress falls on the second syllable; the 'р' sound is rolled slightly.

признак: [prʲɪˈznak]

Note on признак: The 'зн' cluster can be tricky for non-native speakers; ensure clear articulation.

приписывать: [prʲɪpʲɪˈsɨvətʲ]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A quality or feature (Noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• атрибут - Often used in formal or technical contexts, e.g., describing characteristics in programming or philosophy.
• признак - More general, used in everyday language to denote a sign or characteristic.

Usage Examples:

• Этот атрибут важен для классификации объектов.

  This attribute is important for classifying objects.

• Успех – это признак упорного труда.

  Success is a sign of hard work.

• Какие атрибуты определяют этот стиль?

  What attributes define this style?

2. To ascribe or assign (Verb)

Translation(s) & Context:

• приписывать - Used when attributing a quality, action, or responsibility to someone/something.

Usage Examples:

• Ему приписывают успех этого проекта.

  They attribute the success of this project to him.

• Нельзя приписывать все заслуги одному человеку.

  You can't attribute all the credit to one person.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

атрибут (Noun, Masculine): Follows the second declension pattern.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	атрибут	атрибуты
Genitive	атрибута	атрибутов
Dative	атрибуту	атрибутам

признак (Noun, Masculine): Similar to "атрибут", follows regular declension.

приписывать (Verb, Imperfective): Conjugates as a first-conjugation verb.

Person	Present Tense
I	приписываю
You (singular)	приписываешь
He/She/It	приписывает

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for атрибут:

• свойство
• характеристика

Note: "свойство" often implies a more inherent property, while "характеристика" is used for descriptive traits.

Antonyms for атрибут:

• отсутствие

Related Phrases:

• атрибут власти - Attribute of power (symbol or sign of authority)
• признак болезни - Sign of illness (indication of a medical condition)
• приписывать значение - To attribute meaning (to assign importance or interpretation)

Usage Notes:

• "атрибут" is more formal and often used in specialized contexts like technology or philosophy, whereas "признак" is more versatile and common in everyday speech.
• "приписывать" as a verb requires attention to the object it governs, often used with the dative case for the recipient of attribution.
• Be cautious with tone: using "приписывать" can sometimes imply an assumption or unverified claim, depending on context.

Common Errors:

1. Mixing up "атрибут" and "признак": English learners often use "атрибут" in casual contexts where "признак" would be more natural. For example, saying "Это атрибут усталости" (incorrect) instead of "Это признак усталости" (correct) for "This is a sign of tiredness."

2. Incorrect conjugation of "приписывать": Learners may forget to adjust the verb form, e.g., saying "Я приписывает" (incorrect) instead of "Я приписываю" (correct).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the verb "приписывать" can carry a nuanced connotation of speculation or even skepticism, especially in historical or literary discussions where attributing motives or actions might be debated.

Related Concepts:

• качество (quality)
• особенность (peculiarity)
• определение (definition)