Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Cultivated'

English Word: Cultivated

Key Russian Translations:

• культивированный [kulʲtʲɪˈvʲirəvənɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• возделанный [vəzʲˈdʲelənɨj] - [Formal, Often used for land or crops]
• образованный [əbrəˈzovənɨj] - [Formal/Informal, Used for personal refinement or education]

Frequency: Medium (varies by context; "образованный" is more common in everyday speech)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate; "культивированный" and "возделанный" may be B2 due to specific contexts, while "образованный" is closer to B1)

Pronunciation (Russian):

культивированный: [kulʲtʲɪˈvʲirəvənɨj]

Note on культивированный: Stress falls on the fourth syllable. The 'р' sound is rolled, which may be challenging for non-native speakers.

возделанный: [vəzʲˈdʲelənɨj]

Note on возделанный: Stress on the second syllable. Pay attention to the soft 'д' sound.

образованный: [əbrəˈzovənɨj]

Note on образованный: Stress on the third syllable. A commonly used word, easier to pronounce.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Cultivated (as in refined or educated)

Translation(s) & Context:

• образованный - Used to describe a person who is well-educated or cultured.

Usage Examples:

• Он очень образованный человек.

  He is a very cultivated (educated) person.

• Её манеры говорят о том, что она образованная женщина.

  Her manners show that she is a cultivated (refined) woman.

• Образованные люди часто ценят искусство.

  Cultivated (educated) people often appreciate art.

2. Cultivated (as in grown or developed, e.g., land or plants)

Translation(s) & Context:

• культивированный - Often used for plants or crops that are deliberately grown.
• возделанный - Typically refers to land that has been prepared or tilled for cultivation.

Usage Examples:

• Это культивированный сорт роз.

  This is a cultivated variety of roses.

• Возделанная земля готова к посадке.

  The cultivated land is ready for planting.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

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

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	культивированный	культивированная	культивированное	культивированные
Genitive	культивированного	культивированной	культивированного	культивированных

возделанный (Adjective): Similar to above, follows standard adjective declension.

образованный (Adjective): Also follows standard adjective declension, widely used across all cases and numbers.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for образованный (refined/educated):

• культурный
• эрудированный

Note: "культурный" often implies cultural awareness, while "эрудированный" focuses on extensive knowledge.

Antonyms for образованный:

• необразованный
• невежественный

Related Phrases:

• образованный человек - A cultivated (educated) person.
• культивировать растения - To cultivate plants.
• возделывать землю - To cultivate (work) the land.

Usage Notes:

• "образованный" is the most versatile and common translation when referring to personal refinement or education.
• "культивированный" is more technical and often used in agricultural or scientific contexts for plants or organisms.
• "возделанный" is specific to land or soil and is less common in casual speech.
• Be mindful of the context, as choosing the wrong term can lead to misunderstanding (e.g., using "культивированный" for a person sounds unnatural).

Common Errors:

1. Confusing "культивированный" with "образованный": English learners often use "культивированный" to describe a person, which is incorrect. For example, saying "Он культивированный человек" is wrong. The correct form is "Он образованный человек" (He is a cultivated/educated person).

2. Misusing "возделанный": This word is not used for personal traits or plants directly. Avoid saying "возделанные цветы" (cultivated flowers); instead, use "культивированные цветы."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, being "образованный" (cultivated/educated) is highly valued, often associated with a deep appreciation for literature, arts, and intellectual pursuits. Historically, education and refinement have been seen as markers of social status, especially during the Soviet era, where access to education was emphasized.

Related Concepts:

• культура (culture)
• образование (education)
• интеллигентность (intellectual refinement)