Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'comparably'

English Word: comparably

Key Russian Translations:

• сравнимо /srɐˈvnʲimə/ - [Adverb, Formal]
• аналогично /ɐnɐˈlɔɡʲɪt͡ɕnə/ - [Adverb, Neutral]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in academic, professional, or comparative discussions, but not in everyday casual speech).

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of adverbial forms and comparative structures in Russian, though 'сравнимо' may be slightly easier for learners familiar with basic comparisons).

Pronunciation (Russian):

сравнимо: /srɐˈvnʲimə/

аналогично: /ɐnɐˈlɔɡʲɪt͡ɕnə/

Note on аналогично: The stress falls on the third syllable; be mindful of the soft 'г' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers used to harder consonants.

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Meanings and Usage:

In a way that is similar or equivalent (e.g., when making comparisons).

Translation(s) & Context:

• сравнимо - Used in formal or academic contexts to indicate something is comparable in degree or quality, such as in scientific reports or analytical discussions.
• аналогично - Applied in neutral or everyday contexts to show similarity, often in explanations or narratives.

Usage Examples:

• Эта компания развивается сравнимо с лидерами рынка. (Eta kompaniya razvivaetsya sravnimno s liderami rynka.)

  This company is developing comparably to market leaders.

• Его навыки аналогично высоки, как у его коллег. (Yego navyki analogichno vysoki, kak u yego kolleg.)

  His skills are comparably high, just like those of his colleagues.

• Цены в этом магазине сравнимо низкие по сравнению с другими. (Tsemy v etom magazine sravnimno nizkiye po sravneniyu s drugimi.)

  Prices in this store are comparably low compared to others.

• Аналогично, в прошлом году результаты были похожи. (Analogichno, v proshlom godu rezul'taty byli pokhozhie.)

  Comparably, the results last year were similar.

• Сравнимо с европейскими стандартами, наш продукт уступает. (Sravnimno s evropeyskimi standartami, nash produkt ustupaet.)

  Comparably to European standards, our product falls short.

In the sense of being worthy of comparison (less common usage).

Translation(s) & Context:

• сравнимо - In contexts where equivalence is debated, such as in philosophical or evaluative discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Эти два события сравнимо значимы в истории. (Eti dva sobytiya sravnimno znachimyi v istorii.)

  These two events are comparably significant in history.

• Аналогично, их вклад нельзя недооценивать. (Analogichno, ikh vklad nel'zya nedoootsenivat'.)

  Comparably, their contribution cannot be underestimated.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'сравнимо' and 'аналогично' are adverbs in Russian and do not inflect for case, number, or gender, as adverbs typically remain invariant. However, they can vary slightly in form based on context:

• For 'сравнимо': It is derived from the adjective 'сравнимый' (sravnimyy), but as an adverb, it stays unchanged. No inflections apply.
• For 'аналогично': Also invariant, but it can be used in comparative constructions where related forms like 'аналогичный' (analogichnyy, adjective) might appear.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • одинаково (odnakovo) - Equally, but with a stronger sense of exact sameness.
  • похоже (pokhozhye) - Similarly, often in informal contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • неприемлемо (nepriyemlemo) - Unacceptably, indicating a lack of comparability.
  • совершенно иначе (sovsem inache) - Completely differently.

Related Phrases:

• сравнимо с... (sravnimno s...) - Meaning: Comparably to..., e.g., in comparisons of standards or performance.
• аналогично тому, как... (analogichno tomu, kak...) - Meaning: In a similar way as..., used for drawing parallels in explanations.
• в сравнимой степени (v sravnimnoy stepeni) - Meaning: To a comparable degree, often in quantitative discussions.

Usage Notes:

'Сравнимо' is the most direct translation for 'comparably' in formal contexts, emphasizing measurable equivalence, while 'аналогично' is better for broader similarities. English users should note that Russian adverbs like these often follow the verb they modify, unlike English word order. For instance, choose 'сравнимо' in scientific writing for precision, but 'аналогично' in everyday conversation to sound more natural. Be cautious with register: 'сравнимо' can sound overly academic in casual speech.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'сравнимо' as an adjective, e.g., saying *'сравнимо продукт'* instead of 'сравнимый продукт' (sravnimyy produkt).

  Correct: 'Сравнимый продукт' means 'a comparable product'. Explanation: 'Сравнимо' is strictly an adverb, so it must modify verbs or entire clauses, not nouns.

• Error: Overusing 'аналогично' in formal comparisons, e.g., *'Аналогично высокие цены'* instead of 'Цены аналогично высокие'.

  Correct: 'Цены аналогично высокие' or better, 'Цены высоки аналогично'. Explanation: This adverb needs proper placement to avoid awkwardness; English learners often forget Russian's flexible word order can lead to misunderstandings.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like 'сравнимо' are frequently used in educational and professional settings to emphasize equality or fairness, reflecting a societal value on collective standards. For example, in discussions of international relations, 'аналогично' might highlight shared experiences, underscoring Russia's historical emphasis on global parallels during the Soviet era.

Related Concepts:

• сходство (skhodstvo) - Similarity
• сравнение (sravneniye) - Comparison
• аналог (analog) - Analogue