Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'chart'

English Word: chart

Key Russian Translations:

• график [ˈɡrafʲɪk] - [Formal, Often used for schedules or graphs]
• диаграмма [dʲɪɐˈɡramə] - [Formal, Used for diagrams or visual data representation]
• таблица [tɐˈblʲit͡sə] - [Neutral, Often used for tabular data]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in academic, professional, and technical contexts)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate, depending on context and specific term)

Pronunciation (Russian):

график: [ˈɡrafʲɪk]

Note on график: Stress falls on the first syllable. The 'г' is pronounced as a voiced velar stop.

диаграмма: [dʲɪɐˈɡramə]

Note on диаграмма: Stress on the third syllable. The 'д' is soft due to the following 'и'.

таблица: [tɐˈblʲit͡sə]

Note on таблица: Stress on the second syllable. The 'ц' is pronounced as 'ts'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A visual representation of data (graph or diagram)

Translation(s) & Context:

• график - Often refers to line graphs or schedules.
• диаграмма - Refers to any diagrammatic representation, such as bar charts or pie charts.

Usage Examples:

• На этом графике показано изменение цен за год.

  This chart shows the change in prices over the year.

• Диаграмма помогает понять распределение данных.

  The chart helps to understand the distribution of data.

• Учитель нарисовал график на доске.

  The teacher drew a chart on the board.

2. A table or list of information

Translation(s) & Context:

• таблица - Refers to structured data in rows and columns, such as a spreadsheet.

Usage Examples:

• В таблице представлены результаты эксперимента.

  The results of the experiment are presented in the chart.

• Я составил таблицу с расписанием занятий.

  I made a chart with the class schedule.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

график (masculine noun): Regular declension for inanimate masculine nouns.

диаграмма (feminine noun): Regular declension for feminine nouns ending in -а.

таблица (feminine noun): Regular declension for feminine nouns ending in -а.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for график:

• схема (scheme, often less formal)
• диаграмма (interchangeable in some contexts)

Antonyms for график:

• нет прямых антонимов (no direct antonyms)

Related Phrases:

• график работы - work schedule (used for timetables or shifts)
• круговая диаграмма - pie chart (specific type of chart)
• таблица умножения - multiplication table (common educational context)

Usage Notes:

• The choice between "график", "диаграмма", and "таблица" depends on the specific type of chart. Use "график" for schedules or line graphs, "диаграмма" for visual data like bar or pie charts, and "таблица" for tabular data.
• These terms are generally formal or neutral and are common in professional or academic settings.
• Be mindful of context, as "график" can also mean "schedule" in addition to "chart".

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "график" to refer to a table. Incorrect: "график с данными" for tabular data. Correct: Use "таблица" for tables, as in "таблица с данными".
• Error: Mispronouncing "диаграмма" with stress on the first syllable. Correct: Stress is on the third syllable [dʲɪɐˈɡramə].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian academic and professional environments, visual aids like charts ("график" or "диаграмма") are widely used, especially in presentations and reports. The term "таблица" is often associated with structured data in educational contexts, such as learning multiplication tables ("таблица умножения").

Related Concepts:

• схема (scheme or diagram)
• план (plan or layout)
• статистика (statistics)