Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Cosmic'

English Word: Cosmic

Key Russian Translations:

• космический [kɐsˈmʲitɕɪskʲɪj] - [Formal, General Use]
• вселенский [fsʲɪˈlʲenskʲɪj] - [Formal, Often Metaphorical or Religious]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "космический"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "вселенский"

Pronunciation (Russian):

космический: [kɐsˈmʲitɕɪskʲɪj]

Note on космический: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "ч" sound is a soft "ch" as in "church."

вселенский: [fsʲɪˈlʲenskʲɪj]

Note on вселенский: Stress on the second syllable. The initial "в" is voiced, and "л" is soft.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to Space or the Universe (Literal)

Translation(s) & Context:

• космический - Used for anything related to outer space or cosmic phenomena (e.g., space travel, cosmic rays).

Usage Examples:

• Космический корабль отправился на орбиту.

  The cosmic ship was launched into orbit.

• Космические исследования требуют огромных затрат.

  Cosmic research requires enormous expenses.

• Мы наблюдали за космическим явлением через телескоп.

  We observed a cosmic phenomenon through a telescope.

2. Vast, Universal, or Metaphorical Sense

Translation(s) & Context:

• вселенский - Often used in a metaphorical or religious context to mean "universal" or "all-encompassing."

Usage Examples:

• Вселенский собор обсуждал важные вопросы церкви.

  The cosmic (ecumenical) council discussed important church matters.

• Это событие вызвало вселенский резонанс.

  This event caused a cosmic (universal) resonance.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

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

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	космический	космическая	космическое	космические
Genitive	космического	космической	космического	космических

вселенский (Adjective): Similar declension pattern as "космический." Refer to standard adjective tables for full forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for космический:

• звёздный (stellar, related to stars)
• небесный (heavenly, celestial)

Note: "звёздный" is often more specific to stars, while "небесный" may imply a broader celestial context.

Antonyms for космический:

• земной (earthly, terrestrial)

Related Phrases:

• космическая станция - Cosmic (space) station.
• космический полёт - Cosmic (space) flight.
• вселенский масштаб - Cosmic (universal) scale, often metaphorical.

Usage Notes:

• "космический" is the most common and versatile translation for "cosmic," especially in scientific or space-related contexts.
• "вселенский" is more formal and often used in religious or metaphorical contexts to emphasize universality or vastness.
• Be cautious with gender and case agreement when using these adjectives in Russian sentences.

Common Errors:

Error 1: Using "вселенский" in a scientific context about space.

Incorrect: Вселенский корабль отправился на Марс.

Correct: Космический корабль отправился на Марс.

Explanation: "вселенский" implies a broader, often non-literal meaning, and is inappropriate for physical space travel contexts.

Error 2: Incorrect adjective agreement with nouns.

Incorrect: Космический станция.

Correct: Космическая станция.

Explanation: "станция" is feminine, so the adjective must be in the feminine form "космическая."

Cultural Notes:

The term "космический" holds special significance in Russian culture due to the Soviet Union's pioneering role in space exploration. Words like "космос" (cosmos) and "космонавт" (cosmonaut) are deeply embedded in national pride and history, reflecting achievements like Yuri Gagarin's first manned spaceflight in 1961.

Related Concepts:

• космос (cosmos, space)
• космонавт (cosmonaut, astronaut)
• вселенная (universe)