Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Cyberspace'

English Word: Cyberspace

Key Russian Translations:

• киберпространство [ˌkʲibʲɪrprɐˈstranstvə] - [Formal, Neutral]
• виртуальное пространство [vʲɪrtʊˈalʲnəjə prɐˈstranstvə] - [Formal, Often used in technical contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in tech and internet contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations due to specific terminology

Pronunciation (Russian):

киберпространство: [ˌkʲibʲɪrprɐˈstranstvə]

Note on киберпространство: Stress falls on the second syllable of "пространство". The "кибер" prefix is borrowed from English and pronounced similarly.

виртуальное пространство: [vʲɪrtʊˈalʲnəjə prɐˈstranstvə]

Note on виртуальное пространство: Stress is on the second syllable of "виртуальное" and the second syllable of "пространство".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Digital or Virtual Environment (Primary Meaning)

Translation(s) & Context:

• киберпространство - Commonly used to refer to the internet or digital networks as a conceptual space.
• виртуальное пространство - Often used in broader contexts, including virtual reality or simulated environments.

Usage Examples:

• Киберпространство стало важной частью нашей жизни.

  Cyberspace has become an important part of our lives.

• В киберпространстве существуют свои правила и опасности.

  In cyberspace, there are its own rules and dangers.

• Виртуальное пространство позволяет создавать новые миры.

  Virtual space allows the creation of new worlds.

• Он проводит много времени в виртуальном пространстве.

  He spends a lot of time in virtual space.

• Киберпространство объединяет людей со всего мира.

  Cyberspace connects people from all over the world.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

киберпространство (neuter noun):

Note: This noun does not typically have a plural form as it refers to an abstract concept.

виртуальное пространство (neuter noun phrase): The adjective "виртуальное" agrees with "пространство" in case, number, and gender. Declension follows the same pattern as above for "пространство", with appropriate adjective endings.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for киберпространство:

• интернет-пространство
• цифровой мир

Note: "интернет-пространство" is more specific to the internet, while "цифровой мир" emphasizes the digital realm broadly.

Antonyms: None directly applicable, as "cyberspace" is an abstract concept without a clear opposite in Russian.

Related Phrases:

• безопасность в киберпространстве - Security in cyberspace
• угрозы киберпространства - Threats of cyberspace
• виртуальное пространство общения - Virtual space for communication

Usage Notes:

• "Киберпространство" is the most direct translation of "cyberspace" and is widely used in discussions about the internet, digital networks, and online security.
• "Виртуальное пространство" can refer to broader virtual environments, including simulations or virtual reality, and is less tied to the internet specifically.
• Both terms are formal or neutral in tone and are appropriate for academic, technical, or professional contexts.

Common Errors:

• Error: Misusing "киберпространство" to refer to physical space. Example: *Я нахожусь в киберпространстве* (Incorrect: I am in cyberspace, implying physical presence). Correct: Use it abstractly, e.g., *Я изучаю киберпространство* (I study cyberspace).
• Error: Incorrect stress or pronunciation of "киберпространство". English speakers may stress "кибер" instead of "пространство". Correct: Stress falls on "про-".

Cultural Notes:

The concept of "киберпространство" became prominent in Russian during the late 1990s and early 2000s with the spread of the internet. It often carries connotations of both opportunity and risk, reflecting cultural concerns about digital security and privacy in modern Russia.

Related Concepts:

• интернет
• кибербезопасность
• цифровая экономика