Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Binary'

English Word: Binary

Key Russian Translations:

• двоичный [ˈdvɔɪtɕnɨj] - [Formal, Technical]
• бинарный [bʲɪˈnarnɨj] - [Formal, Often used in abstract or scientific contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in technical and scientific contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations due to specialized usage

Pronunciation (Russian):

двоичный: [ˈdvɔɪtɕnɨj]

Note on двоичный: Stress falls on the first syllable. The "ч" sound is a soft affricate, similar to 'ch' in "church."

бинарный: [bʲɪˈnarnɨj]

Note on бинарный: Stress on the second syllable. The "р" is rolled slightly, typical of Russian pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to a system of two (e.g., binary code, binary system)

Translation(s) & Context:

• двоичный - Primarily used in technical contexts like computing or mathematics to describe a base-2 numeral system.

Usage Examples:

• Двоичный код используется в компьютерах для представления данных.

  Binary code is used in computers to represent data.

• Мы изучили двоичную систему счисления на уроке математики.

  We studied the binary numeral system in math class.

• Переведите это число в двоичный формат.

  Convert this number into binary format.

2. Related to duality or two components (e.g., binary star, binary opposition)

Translation(s) & Context:

• бинарный - Used in scientific or abstract discussions to denote something consisting of two parts or elements.

Usage Examples:

• Бинарная звезда состоит из двух звёзд, вращающихся вокруг общего центра.

  A binary star consists of two stars orbiting a common center.

• В философии часто обсуждают бинарные оппозиции, такие как добро и зло.

  In philosophy, binary oppositions such as good and evil are often discussed.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

двоичный: Adjective. Declines according to standard Russian adjective rules based on gender, number, and case.

бинарный: Adjective. Follows similar declension patterns as "двоичный."

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for двоичный:

• двухосновный (less common, used in specific contexts)

Synonyms for бинарный:

• двойной (broader meaning, less technical)

Note: "двойной" can sometimes overlap with "бинарный" but is more general and less formal.

Antonyms:

• унарный (unary, referring to a single component)

Related Phrases:

• двоичный код - Binary code (used in computing).
• бинарная система - Binary system (used in various scientific contexts).
• бинарная оппозиция - Binary opposition (common in philosophy and linguistics).

Usage Notes:

• "двоичный" is almost exclusively used in technical contexts, especially in computing and mathematics, to refer to the binary numeral system or binary code.
• "бинарный" has a broader application, often used in scientific or abstract discussions to describe anything involving two components or duality.
• English speakers should note that directly translating "binary" without context may lead to confusion. Choose "двоичный" for technical uses and "бинарный" for conceptual or scientific discussions.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "двоичный" in non-technical contexts. For example, saying "двоичная звезда" instead of "бинарная звезда" for a binary star is incorrect and sounds unnatural. Correct: "бинарная звезда."
• Error: Mispronouncing "двоичный" by stressing the wrong syllable. Stress should be on "дво-," not "ич-." Incorrect: [dvɔɪˈtɕnɨj]; Correct: [ˈdvɔɪtɕnɨj].

Cultural Notes:

While the terms "двоичный" and "бинарный" do not carry significant cultural connotations in Russian, the concept of binary systems (especially in computing) is often associated with modern technology and globalization. In academic and philosophical contexts, "бинарный" may evoke discussions of structuralism or duality in Russian intellectual traditions.

Related Concepts:

• унарный (unary)
• троичный (ternary)
• система счисления (numeral system)