Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Cognitive'

English Word: cognitive

Key Russian Translations:

• познавательный [pəznɐˈvatʲɪlʲnɨj] - [Formal, Often used in academic or intellectual contexts]
• когнитивный [kɐɡˈnʲitʲɪvnɨj] - [Formal, Scientific, Borrowed term often used in psychology]

Frequency: Medium (more common in specialized or academic contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for "познавательный"; C1 (Advanced) for "когнитивный" due to its technical nature

Pronunciation (Russian):

познавательный: [pəznɐˈvatʲɪlʲnɨj]

Note on познавательный: Stress falls on the third syllable. The soft "л" sound [lʲ] may be challenging for non-native speakers.

когнитивный: [kɐɡˈnʲitʲɪvnɨj]

Note on когнитивный: Stress on the second syllable. This is a loanword, so pronunciation closely mirrors the English term "cognitive."

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to mental processes of perception, memory, and reasoning (Psychology/Scientific context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• когнитивный - Primarily used in scientific, psychological, or academic discussions about mental processes.

Usage Examples:

• Когнитивные способности человека развиваются с детства.

  Human cognitive abilities develop from childhood.

• Когнитивная психология изучает процессы мышления.

  Cognitive psychology studies thought processes.

• У него есть когнитивные нарушения после травмы.

  He has cognitive impairments after the injury.

2. Related to gaining knowledge or understanding (General/Educational context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• познавательный - Used in broader contexts to describe something educational or informative, often with a positive connotation.

Usage Examples:

• Это очень познавательная книга для детей.

  This is a very educational book for children.

• Мы посмотрели познавательный фильм о природе.

  We watched an informative movie about nature.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

познавательный (Adjective): Follows standard Russian adjective declension rules based on gender, number, and case.

Note: Only key cases are shown. Full declension includes Dative, Instrumental, and Prepositional cases.

когнитивный (Adjective): Follows similar adjective declension patterns as above, with endings adjusted for gender, number, and case.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for познавательный:

• образовательный (educational)
• информативный (informative)

Note: "образовательный" often implies formal education, while "информативный" is more about providing information.

Synonyms for когнитивный:

• умственный (mental)

Antonyms for познавательный:

• неинформативный (uninformative)

Related Phrases:

• познавательная ценность - cognitive/educational value (refers to the worth of something in terms of knowledge gained)
• когнитивное развитие - cognitive development (often used in child psychology)
• когнитивный диссонанс - cognitive dissonance (a direct borrowing used in psychological contexts)

Usage Notes:

• "познавательный" is more common in everyday language when referring to something educational or enriching, while "когнитивный" is a specialized term mostly used in scientific or academic discussions about mental processes.
• Be cautious with "когнитивный" as it may sound overly technical or foreign to some Russian speakers outside academic contexts.
• Both terms are adjectives and must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify, following Russian grammatical rules.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "когнитивный" in casual conversation about something educational (e.g., "Это когнитивная книга" instead of "Это познавательная книга").
  Explanation: "когнитивный" is reserved for discussions of mental processes, not general education. Use "познавательный" for books, movies, or content that is informative.
• Error: Failing to adjust adjective endings based on the noun's gender or case (e.g., saying "познавательный книга" instead of "познавательная книга").
  Explanation: Russian adjectives must match the noun they describe. "книга" (book) is feminine, so the correct form is "познавательная."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the term "познавательный" often carries a positive connotation, associated with self-improvement and intellectual growth, which are highly valued. Educational TV programs or literature labeled as "познавательный" are popular among those seeking knowledge. On the other hand, "когнитивный" may not resonate as much outside academic circles due to its foreign origin.

Related Concepts:

• мышление (thinking)
• память (memory)
• восприятие (perception)