Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Calculator'

English Word: Calculator

Key Russian Translations:

• калькулятор [kɐlʲkʊˈlʲatər] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner to Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

калькулятор: [kɐlʲkʊˈlʲatər]

Note on калькулятор: Stress falls on the third syllable. The 'л' sound is palatalized, which is a common feature in Russian pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A device or software for performing mathematical calculations

Translation(s) & Context:

• калькулятор - Used for both physical devices and software applications for calculations.

Usage Examples:

• У меня есть калькулятор на телефоне.

  I have a calculator on my phone.

• Школьники используют калькулятор для решения сложных задач.

  Schoolchildren use a calculator to solve complex problems.

• Этот калькулятор сломался, нужен новый.

  This calculator is broken; I need a new one.

• На экзамене запрещено использовать калькулятор.

  Using a calculator is forbidden during the exam.

• Калькулятор помогает быстро посчитать проценты.

  A calculator helps to quickly calculate percentages.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

калькулятор is a masculine noun. It follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant in Russian grammar.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• вычислитель (less common, more technical)

Note: "вычислитель" is rarely used in everyday speech and often appears in technical or historical contexts.

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable for this term.

Related Phrases:

• научный калькулятор - Scientific calculator.
• карманный калькулятор - Pocket calculator.
• использовать калькулятор - To use a calculator.

Usage Notes:

• The term "калькулятор" is a direct borrowing from English and is universally understood in Russian to refer to both physical devices and digital applications.
• It is a neutral term, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
• In academic or exam settings, the use of a calculator might be restricted, and this nuance is often reflected in related conversations.

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing "калькулятор" by stressing the wrong syllable (e.g., stressing the first syllable instead of the third).
• Correction: Always stress the third syllable: [kɐlʲkʊˈlʲatər].
• Error: Incorrect case usage, such as using nominative case after prepositions like "с" (with).
• Correction: Use the instrumental case, e.g., "с калькулятором" (with a calculator), not "с калькулятор".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, calculators became widely popular in schools and workplaces during the late Soviet era. Today, while digital apps are common, physical calculators are still used in educational settings, often as a symbol of traditional learning tools.

Related Concepts:

• компьютер (computer)
• математика (mathematics)
• вычисления (calculations)