Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Dated'

English Word: Dated

Key Russian Translations:

• устаревший [ʊstɐˈrʲevʂɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• старомодный [stərɐˈmodnɨj] - [Informal, Adjective]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

устаревший: [ʊstɐˈrʲevʂɨj]

Note on устаревший: Stress falls on the third syllable; the "ш" sound is a retroflex fricative, which may be challenging for non-native speakers.

старомодный: [stərɐˈmodnɨj]

Note on старомодный: Stress on the third syllable; the "о" in the second syllable is reduced to a schwa sound in natural speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Out of Fashion or Style

Translation(s) & Context:

• старомодный - Used to describe clothing, behavior, or ideas that are no longer in style (often with a neutral or slightly negative connotation).

Usage Examples:

• Его костюм выглядит старомодным.

  His suit looks dated.

• Она говорит старомодными выражениями.

  She uses dated expressions.

• Этот дизайн кажется старомодным для молодёжи.

  This design seems dated to young people.

2. No Longer Relevant or Current

Translation(s) & Context:

• устаревший - Often used for technology, information, or terminology that is outdated (more formal or technical).

Usage Examples:

• Этот компьютер устаревший, пора его заменить.

  This computer is dated; it's time to replace it.

• Устаревшие данные не помогут в анализе.

  Dated data won't help in the analysis.

• Эти правила давно устарели.

  These rules became dated long ago.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

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

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	устаревший	устаревшая	устаревшее	устаревшие
Genitive	устаревшего	устаревшей	устаревшего	устаревших

старомодный (Adjective): Follows similar declension patterns as above for adjectives.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for устаревший:

• устарелый
• отживший

Note: "устарелый" is less common and often used in written or formal contexts.

Synonyms for старомодный:

• немодный
• допотопный

Antonyms for both:

• современный
• новый

Related Phrases:

• устаревшая технология - Dated technology (refers to obsolete tech).
• старомодный взгляд - Dated perspective (old-fashioned way of thinking).
• устаревшие методы - Dated methods (outdated approaches).

Usage Notes:

• "устаревший" is more formal and often used in technical or academic contexts to describe something outdated or obsolete, such as data or machinery.
• "старомодный" is more conversational and typically refers to style, fashion, or behavior that feels old-fashioned, often with a slight emotional or subjective tone.
• Choose between the two based on the context: use "устаревший" for factual obsolescence and "старомодный" for subjective or stylistic outdatedness.

Common Errors:

Error 1: Confusing "устаревший" with "старомодный" due to similar meanings.

Incorrect: Этот стиль устаревший. (This style is obsolete - sounds too technical.)

Correct: Этот стиль старомодный. (This style is dated/old-fashioned - fits the context better.)

Error 2: Misplacing stress in pronunciation, e.g., stressing the wrong syllable in "старомодный."

Tip: Always stress "мо" in "старомодный" to avoid sounding unnatural.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, describing something as "старомодный" can sometimes carry a nostalgic or affectionate tone, especially when referring to traditions or personal style. However, in professional or technical contexts, "устаревший" implies a stronger need for modernization or replacement, often without any positive connotation.

Related Concepts:

• современный (modern)
• модный (fashionable)
• новаторский (innovative)