Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'cultivation'

English Word: cultivation

Key Russian Translations:

• возделывание [vɐz.dʲɪ.lʲɪˈva.nʲɪ.jə] - [Formal, typically used in agricultural or technical contexts]
• воспитание [və.spʲɪˈta.nʲɪ.jə] - [Informal to Formal, often in educational or personal development contexts]
• культивирование [kʊlʲ.tʲɪ.vʲɪˈrɐ.və.nʲɪ.jə] - [Formal, especially in scientific, cultural, or metaphorical senses]

Frequency: Medium - These terms are commonly encountered in literature, education, and specialized discussions but not in everyday casual conversation.

Difficulty: B2 - Intermediate level, as they involve understanding nuanced contexts and basic Russian inflection patterns; "возделывание" might be slightly more advanced (B2+).

Pronunciation (Russian):

возделывание: [vɐz.dʲɪ.lʲɪˈva.nʲɪ.jə]

воспитание: [və.spʲɪˈta.nʲɪ.jə]

культивирование: [kʊlʲ.tʲɪ.vʲɪˈrɐ.və.nʲɪ.jə]

Note on возделывание: The stress falls on the fourth syllable (-va-), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the soft consonants; pronounce it with a clear rolling 'r' if in a formal setting.

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Meanings and Usage:

Agricultural or physical cultivation (e.g., growing plants or land)

Translation(s) & Context:

• возделывание - Used in formal agricultural, environmental, or scientific contexts, such as describing farming techniques.
• культивирование - Applied in more technical or modern contexts, like horticulture or biotechnology.

Usage Examples:

• В фермерском хозяйстве важно правильное возделывание почвы для повышения урожайности.

  In a farming operation, proper cultivation of the soil is essential for increasing crop yields.

• Культивирование редких растений требует специальных условий и ухода.

  Cultivation of rare plants requires special conditions and care.

• Без современного оборудования возделывание полей становится трудоемким процессом.

  Without modern equipment, cultivation of fields becomes a labor-intensive process.

• В России традиционное возделывание зерновых культур имеет долгую историю.

  In Russia, the traditional cultivation of grain crops has a long history.

Personal or intellectual development (e.g., fostering skills or character)

Translation(s) & Context:

• воспитание - Common in educational, psychological, or familial contexts, emphasizing moral or intellectual growth.
• культивирование - Used for deliberate promotion, such as in arts, sciences, or self-improvement.

Usage Examples:

• Воспитание детей в семье играет ключевую роль в формировании их характера.

  Cultivation of children in the family plays a key role in shaping their character.

• Культивирование творческих навыков помогает в профессиональном росте.

  Cultivation of creative skills helps in professional development.

• Через воспитание уважения к традициям мы сохраняем культурное наследие.

  Through the cultivation of respect for traditions, we preserve cultural heritage.

• В университете акцент делается на воспитание критического мышления среди студентов.

  In university, the focus is on the cultivation of critical thinking among students.

• Культивирование позитивного мышления может изменить подход к повседневным вызовам.

  Cultivation of positive thinking can change one's approach to everyday challenges.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

All key translations are nouns and follow standard Russian declension patterns for neuter nouns (e.g., возделывание, воспитание, культивирование). They are based on the pattern of words ending in -ие/-ение, which are typically neuter and decline according to the third declension.

Note: These words do not change in form for gender but vary by case and number as shown.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • возделывание: обработка (obrabotka) - More general term for processing or tillage.
  • воспитание: образование (obrazovaniye) - Focuses on formal education; differs by emphasizing structured learning.
  • культивирование: развитие (razvitiye) - Implies broader development or growth.
• Antonyms:
  • возделывание: запустение (zapustenie) - Neglect or abandonment of land.
  • воспитание: игнорирование (ignorirovaniye) - Ignoring or neglecting personal development.
  • культивирование: подавление (podavleniye) - Suppression or discouragement of growth.

Related Phrases:

• Возделывание земли - Cultivation of the land; refers to farming practices in rural contexts.
• Воспитание характера - Cultivation of character; used in personal or educational settings to mean building resilience.
• Культивирование традиций - Cultivation of traditions; implies the deliberate promotion of cultural practices.

Usage Notes:

These translations correspond closely to the English "cultivation" but vary by context: use "возделывание" for literal agricultural meanings, "воспитание" for human development, and "культивирование" for abstract or scientific applications. Be mindful of formal Russian contexts where these words appear in official documents or literature. Grammatically, they are neuter nouns, so they require agreement in gender with adjectives and verbs. When choosing between translations, opt for "воспитание" in everyday conversations about education, as it's more idiomatic.

• In formal writing, pair with prepositions like "в" (in) for processes, e.g., "в возделывании".
• Avoid direct word-for-word translation; adapt based on the specific nuance of "cultivation" in English.

Common Errors:

English learners often confuse "возделывание" with "взращивание" (vzrashchivaniye, meaning nurturing), using it incorrectly in personal development contexts. For example:

• Incorrect: "Взращивание почвы" (wrongly implying nurturing soil like a plant, when "возделывание почвы" is correct for cultivation).
• Correct: "Возделывание почвы" - This is the proper term for agricultural cultivation, as it reflects physical preparation.

Explanation: The error stems from overlapping meanings; always check the context to avoid misuse, which can lead to confusion in precision-oriented fields like agriculture.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "воспитание" often carries a deeper connotation tied to Soviet-era values, emphasizing collective moral education and character building through family and state institutions. This reflects historical priorities on societal harmony and personal discipline, which can influence its usage in modern contexts like parenting or national identity discussions.

Related Concepts:

• урожай (urozhai) - Harvest
• образование (obrazovaniye) - Education
• развитие (razvitiye) - Development
• традиции (traditsii) - Traditions