Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'credible'

English Word: credible

Key Russian Translations:

• достоверный [dəstɐˈvʲernɨj] - [Formal, Used in written or official contexts]
• правдоподобный [prəvdəpɐˈdobnɨj] - [Neutral, Used in general contexts]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

достоверный: [dəstɐˈvʲernɨj]

Note on достоверный: Stress falls on the third syllable. The 'р' sound is rolled slightly.

правдоподобный: [prəvdəpɐˈdobnɨj]

Note on правдоподобный: Stress on the fourth syllable. Ensure clear pronunciation of the unstressed 'о' as a reduced 'ə'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Believable or Trustworthy (General Sense)

Translation(s) & Context:

• правдоподобный - Commonly used to describe something that seems believable or plausible, often in storytelling or hypotheses.

Usage Examples:

• Его история звучит правдоподобно.

  His story sounds credible.

• Это правдоподобное объяснение событий.

  This is a credible explanation of the events.

• Теория кажется правдоподобной, но требует проверки.

  The theory seems credible but needs verification.

2. Reliable or Authentic (Formal/Official Sense)

Translation(s) & Context:

• достоверный - Used in formal contexts to describe reliable information, sources, or data.

Usage Examples:

• Мы получили достоверные сведения о происшествии.

  We received credible information about the incident.

• Этот источник считается достоверным.

  This source is considered credible.

• Достоверные данные подтверждают наши выводы.

  Credible data supports our conclusions.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

достоверный (Adjective): Declines according to Russian adjective rules based on gender, number, and case.

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	достоверный	достоверная	достоверное	достоверные
Genitive	достоверного	достоверной	достоверного	достоверных

правдоподобный (Adjective): Follows similar declension patterns as above.

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	правдоподобный	правдоподобная	правдоподобное	правдоподобные
Genitive	правдоподобного	правдоподобной	правдоподобного	правдоподобных

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for достоверный:

• надёжный (reliable)
• подлинный (authentic)

Note: 'надёжный' often implies reliability in a broader sense, while 'подлинный' emphasizes authenticity.

Synonyms for правдоподобный:

• вероятный (likely)
• убедительный (convincing)

Antonyms:

• недостоверный (unreliable)
• неправдоподобный (implausible)

Related Phrases:

• достоверный источник - A credible source (often used in journalism or research).
• правдоподобная версия - A credible version (used when discussing theories or stories).

Usage Notes:

• 'достоверный' is more formal and often used in contexts involving verified information or data, such as reports or official statements.
• 'правдоподобный' is more versatile and can be used in everyday speech to describe something that seems believable or plausible.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between the two translations, as using 'достоверный' in casual storytelling might sound overly formal.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'достоверный' in informal contexts. Incorrect: "Его рассказ звучит достоверно." (Sounds overly formal and unnatural.) Correct: "Его рассказ звучит правдоподобно."
• Error: Misplacing stress in 'правдоподобный.' Many learners stress the second syllable instead of the fourth. Correct pronunciation is [prəvdəpɐˈdobnɨj].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of credibility, especially in information or sources, carries significant weight due to historical contexts of misinformation. Using 'достоверный' often implies a level of trust or verification that is highly valued in formal discussions.

Related Concepts:

• надёжность (reliability)
• правда (truth)
• доверие (trust)