Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'critically'

English Word: critically

Key Russian Translations:

• критически [kri.ti.'ches.ki] - [Formal, used in analytical or evaluative contexts]

Frequency: Medium (This adverb is commonly used in formal writing, academic discussions, and critiques, but less so in everyday casual speech.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of adverbial forms and contextual nuances in Russian, as per CEFR standards.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

критически: [kri.ti.'ches.ki]

Note on критически: The stress falls on the third syllable ('ches'), which can be tricky for English speakers due to Russian's fixed stress patterns. Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: In a manner that expresses criticism or careful analysis (e.g., evaluating something negatively or objectively).

Translation(s) & Context:

• критически - Used in formal contexts like literary reviews, academic papers, or debates to indicate a critical perspective.

Usage Examples:

• Он критически отозвался о новой политике правительства.

  He spoke critically about the government's new policy.

• Критически оценивая ситуацию, мы решили изменить план.

  Critically assessing the situation, we decided to change the plan.

• В её статье автор критически анализирует современное искусство.

  In her article, the author critically analyzes modern art.

• Критически мыслящие студенты часто задают сложные вопросы.

  Critically thinking students often ask challenging questions.

• Она критически смотрит на свои ошибки, чтобы улучшить работу.

  She looks critically at her mistakes to improve her work.

Meaning 2: In a critical condition (e.g., medical or urgent contexts, though less common for the adverb form).

Translation(s) & Context:

• критически - Used in professional or emergency settings to denote severity, often paired with adjectives like 'состояние' (state).

Usage Examples:

• Пациент критически нуждается в операции.

  The patient is critically in need of surgery.

• Ситуация в регионе критически обострилась из-за конфликта.

  The situation in the region has critically escalated due to the conflict.

• Критически важные ресурсы были выделены для спасения.

  Critically important resources were allocated for the rescue.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Критически is an adverb in Russian, which typically does not undergo inflection for case, number, or gender. It remains unchanged in most contexts, making it straightforward for learners. However, as an adverb derived from the adjective 'критический' (critical), it follows standard adverbial rules and does not vary.

For comparison, if we consider related forms (e.g., the adjective 'критический'):

Note: Since 'критически' itself is invariant, no further inflections apply directly.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Строго (strictly) - Implies a more rigid or severe evaluation.
  • Негативно (negatively) - Focuses on a pessimistic viewpoint, often in casual contexts.
  • Анализируя (analyzing) - Used when emphasizing examination, with a neutral connotation.
• Antonyms:
  • Положительно (positively) - Indicates approval or optimism.
  • Безоговорочно (unconditionally) - Suggests full acceptance without criticism.

Related Phrases:

• Критический анализ (Critical analysis) - A common phrase in academic or professional settings for in-depth evaluation.
• Критически важный (Critically important) - Used to emphasize urgency, e.g., in decision-making.
• Критически относиться (To relate critically) - Means to approach something with a skeptical or evaluative mindset.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, 'критически' directly corresponds to the English 'critically' in analytical contexts but is more formal and less common in everyday speech. It's often used in writing or professional discussions. When choosing between translations, opt for 'критически' for adverbial senses rather than the adjective form 'критический' unless describing a noun. Be mindful of context: in medical scenarios, it pairs with nouns like 'состояние' (condition) to mean 'critically ill'. Grammar note: As an adverb, it modifies verbs directly without additional particles.

• Avoid overusing it in casual conversation, as it may sound overly academic.
• For English learners, practice with phrases to grasp its neutral yet evaluative tone.

Common Errors:

English speakers often confuse 'критически' with 'критический', using the adjective where an adverb is needed. For example:

• Error: Он критический отозвался о фильме. (Incorrect: This uses the adjective form improperly.)
• Correct: Он критически отозвался о фильме. (Proper adverb usage.)
• Explanation: The adverb 'критически' modifies the verb 'отозвался', while 'критический' should describe a noun. Another common mistake is misplacing stress in pronunciation, saying [kri.'ti.ches.ki] instead of [kri.ti.'ches.ki], which can alter meaning in fast speech.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the use of 'критически' often reflects the value placed on intellectual debate and self-criticism, stemming from literary traditions like those of Tolstoy or Dostoevsky. It embodies a broader cultural emphasis on deep analysis in education and media, where critical thinking is encouraged but can sometimes lead to intense discussions.

Related Concepts:

• Критика (Criticism)
• Анализ (Analysis)
• Оценка (Evaluation)