Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'autobiographic'

English Word: autobiographic

Key Russian Translations:

• автобиографический [ˌaftəbʲɪɐˈɡrafʲɪtɕɪskʲɪj] - [Formal, Academic]

Frequency: Medium (used in specific contexts like literature or academic writing)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate - requires understanding of derivational morphology)

Pronunciation (Russian):

автобиографический: [ˌaftəbʲɪɐˈɡrafʲɪtɕɪskʲɪj]

Note on автобиографический: Stress falls on the fourth syllable (гра). The combination "тч" can be tricky for non-native speakers and should be pronounced as a soft "t" followed by "ch".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to autobiography or personal life story

Translation(s) & Context:

• автобиографический - Used to describe something related to a person's own life story, often in literature or media.

Usage Examples:

• Его последний роман имеет автобиографический характер.

  His latest novel has an autobiographic nature.

• Она написала автобиографический очерк о своей юности.

  She wrote an autobiographic essay about her youth.

• Этот фильм частично автобиографический, основанный на жизни режиссёра.

  This movie is partially autobiographic, based on the director's life.

• Автобиографические элементы часто встречаются в его поэзии.

  Autobiographic elements are often found in his poetry.

• Её автобиографическая книга стала бестселлером.

  Her autobiographic book became a bestseller.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The word автобиографический is an adjective and follows standard Russian declension patterns for adjectives. It agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• биографический (can sometimes overlap, though it often refers to someone else's life)
• личный (in the sense of personal, though less specific)

Note: "биографический" may refer to a biography of another person, while "автобиографический" strictly implies one's own life story.

Antonyms:

• вымышленный (fictional)
• неисторический (non-historical)

Related Phrases:

• автобиографический роман - An autobiographic novel (a novel based on the author's life).
• автобиографические заметки - Autobiographic notes (personal writings or reflections).
• автобиографический стиль - Autobiographic style (a style of writing reflecting personal experiences).

Usage Notes:

• The Russian term "автобиографический" is primarily used in formal or literary contexts to describe works or elements directly tied to the author's personal life.
• It is not commonly used in casual speech; instead, phrases like "основанный на реальных событиях" (based on real events) might be used for less formal contexts.
• Ensure agreement in gender, number, and case when using this adjective with a noun.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "автобиографический" with "биографический". English speakers may use the latter when referring to their own life story.
  Incorrect: Этот биографический рассказ о моей жизни.
  Correct: Этот автобиографический рассказ о моей жизни.
  Explanation: "Биографический" typically refers to a biography of someone else, while "автобиографический" refers to one's own life.
• Error: Incorrect adjective endings due to lack of agreement with the noun.
  Incorrect: Автобиографический книга.
  Correct: Автобиографическая книга.
  Explanation: The adjective must match the gender of "книга" (feminine).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian literature, autobiographic works have a significant tradition, with authors like Leo Tolstoy and Maxim Gorky incorporating personal elements into their writings. The term "автобиографический" often carries a connotation of authenticity and introspection, valued in Russian cultural contexts for its emotional depth.

Related Concepts:

• автобиография (autobiography)
• мемуары (memoirs)
• личная история (personal story)