Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Biology'

English Word: Biology

Key Russian Translations:

• биология [bʲɪɐˈloɡʲɪjə] - [Formal, Academic]

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

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate, due to straightforward pronunciation and concept)

Pronunciation (Russian):

биология: [bʲɪɐˈloɡʲɪjə]

Note on биология: Stress falls on the third syllable ("lo"). The "г" is pronounced as a soft [ɡʲ].

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Meanings and Usage:

1. The scientific study of life and living organisms

Translation(s) & Context:

• биология - Refers to the academic discipline or field of science studying living organisms.

Usage Examples:

• Она изучает биологию в университете.

  She studies biology at the university.

• Биология — это наука о живых организмах.

  Biology is the science of living organisms.

• На уроке биологии мы рассматривали клетки под микроскопом.

  In biology class, we examined cells under a microscope.

• Его интересует морская биология.

  He is interested in marine biology.

• Биология помогает понять эволюцию видов.

  Biology helps us understand the evolution of species.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

биология 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 represents an abstract concept or field of study.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• наука о жизни (science of life - less common, more descriptive)

Antonyms:

• физика (physics - as a contrasting scientific field)
• химия (chemistry - as another contrasting scientific field)

Related Phrases:

• молекулярная биология - Molecular biology (a subfield of biology focusing on molecular processes).
• морская биология - Marine biology (study of ocean life).
• эволюционная биология - Evolutionary biology (study of the evolutionary processes).

Usage Notes:

• The term "биология" is used exclusively in formal, academic, or scientific contexts. It is not used in casual conversation unless discussing education or science.
• It directly corresponds to the English "biology" in meaning and usage, making it a straightforward translation.
• In Russian, compound terms like "морская биология" (marine biology) are common to specify subfields.

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing the stress as [bɪˈoloɡʲɪjə] instead of [bʲɪɐˈloɡʲɪjə]. Explanation: Stress in Russian is critical; incorrect stress can make the word sound unnatural or unintelligible. Always stress the third syllable.
• Error: Using "биология" in a plural form. Explanation: As an abstract noun, it does not take a plural form in Russian. Incorrect: "биологии"; Correct: "биология".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, biology as a subject is a core part of school curricula, often introduced in middle school. The study of biology is highly valued in the context of natural sciences, and terms like "биология" are associated with intellectual and academic pursuits.

Related Concepts:

• экология (ecology)
• генетика (genetics)
• ботаника (botany)
• зоология (zoology)