Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Bisect'

English Word: bisect

Key Russian Translations:

• разрезать пополам [rɐzʲˈrʲezɐtʲ pɐˈpolɐm] - [Formal/Neutral, often used for physical objects]
• делить на две части [dʲɪˈlʲitʲ nɐ ˈdvʲe ˈtɕæsʲtʲɪ] - [Neutral, often used in abstract or mathematical contexts]
• рассечь [rɐsˈsʲetɕ] - [Formal, often used in technical or surgical contexts]

Frequency: Medium (used in specific contexts like geometry, science, or technical discussions)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate; varies by translation - "рассечь" may be more advanced due to specific usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

разрезать пополам: [rɐzʲˈrʲezɐtʲ pɐˈpolɐm]

Note on разрезать пополам: Stress falls on the second syllable of "разрезать" and the first syllable of "пополам".

делить на две части: [dʲɪˈlʲitʲ nɐ ˈdvʲe ˈtɕæsʲtʲɪ]

Note on делить на две части: Pay attention to the soft "l" sound in "делить" and the stress on "две".

рассечь: [rɐsˈsʲetɕ]

Note on рассечь: The final "ч" is a soft sound, and stress is on the second syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To divide into two equal parts (often physical objects)

Translation(s) & Context:

• разрезать пополам - Used when physically cutting or splitting something into two halves (e.g., food, materials).

Usage Examples:

• Я разрезал яблоко пополам, чтобы поделиться с другом.

  I bisected the apple to share with my friend.

• Она разрезала торт пополам на вечеринке.

  She bisected the cake at the party.

• Нам нужно разрезать эту доску пополам для проекта.

  We need to bisect this board for the project.

2. To divide into two parts (abstract or mathematical context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• делить на две части - Used in abstract, geometric, or conceptual splitting (e.g., lines, angles).

Usage Examples:

• Эта линия делит угол на две равные части.

  This line bisects the angle into two equal parts.

• Мы должны делить бюджет на две части для справедливости.

  We should bisect the budget for fairness.

• Дорога делит поле на две части.

  The road bisects the field into two parts.

3. To cut or split (technical or surgical context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• рассечь - Used in formal, technical, or medical contexts for cutting or dissecting.

Usage Examples:

• Хирург должен рассечь ткань для операции.

  The surgeon must bisect the tissue for the operation.

• Меч рассёк воздух с невероятной скоростью.

  The sword bisected the air with incredible speed.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

разрезать пополам: This is a verb phrase. "Разрезать" is a perfective verb and conjugates accordingly. "Пополам" is an adverb and does not change.

делить на две части: "Делить" is an imperfective verb, often paired with "на две части" (prepositional phrase, does not change).

рассечь: Perfective verb with similar conjugation patterns to "разрезать".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• разделить (to divide)
• разрубить (to chop in half, more forceful)
• пересечь (to intersect, in specific contexts)

Note: "Разрубить" implies a more violent or forceful action compared to "разрезать".

Antonyms:

• соединить (to connect)
• объединить (to unite)

Related Phrases:

• разрезать пополам на равные доли - "to bisect into equal shares" (used for fair division).
• делить на две равные части - "to bisect into two equal parts" (common in math or logic).
• рассечь насквозь - "to bisect completely through" (technical or dramatic context).

Usage Notes:

• "Разрезать пополам" is the most common translation for physical bisecting of objects like food or materials.
• "Делить на две части" is preferred for abstract or mathematical contexts, such as geometry or dividing resources.
• "Рассечь" is more formal and specific, often used in medical, technical, or literary contexts. Avoid using it for everyday splitting.
• Be mindful of verb aspect: "разрезать" and "рассечь" are perfective (completed action), while "делить" is imperfective (ongoing or general action).

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "рассечь" in casual contexts (e.g., "Я рассёк яблоко пополам"). Correction: Use "разрезал пополам" instead. "Рассечь" sounds overly dramatic or technical for everyday situations.
• Error: Misusing verb aspects by saying "Я делю яблоко" for a completed action. Correction: Use the perfective "разрезал" for a one-time completed action like cutting an apple.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the concept of bisecting or dividing often carries a cultural nuance of fairness or equality, especially when splitting resources or food. Phrases like "делить на две части" may evoke a sense of justice in informal contexts, as sharing equally is highly valued in Russian culture.

Related Concepts:

• разделение (division)
• половина (half)
• пересечение (intersection)