Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Decade'

English Word: Decade

Key Russian Translations:

• десятилетие [dʲɪsʲɪˈtʲilʲɪtʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Formal/Informal]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner to Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

десятилетие: [dʲɪsʲɪˈtʲilʲɪtʲɪjə]

Note on десятилетие: Stress falls on the third syllable ("ti"). The "е" sounds like "ye" in "yes."

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A period of ten years

Translation(s) & Context:

• десятилетие - Commonly used to refer to any ten-year period, often in historical or personal contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Прошло десятилетие с тех пор, как мы закончили школу.

  A decade has passed since we graduated from school.

• В 80-е десятилетие XX века было временем перемен.

  The 80s decade of the 20th century was a time of change.

• За последнее десятилетие технологии сильно изменились.

  Over the last decade, technology has changed significantly.

• Это десятилетие запомнится нам надолго.

  This decade will be remembered by us for a long time.

• Мы планируем развитие на следующее десятилетие.

  We are planning development for the next decade.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The word десятилетие is a neuter noun in Russian and follows the standard declension pattern for nouns ending in "-ие". Below is the declension table for singular and plural forms:

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• декада (less common, sometimes used in specific contexts like Soviet terminology)

Note: "Декада" can sometimes mean a period of ten days rather than years, depending on context.

Antonyms:

• век (century - a longer period)
• год (year - a shorter period)

Related Phrases:

• за последнее десятилетие - "over the last decade" (used to discuss recent changes or trends)
• десятилетие назад - "a decade ago" (used to refer to something that happened ten years prior)
• на следующее десятилетие - "for the next decade" (used in planning or forecasting)

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "десятилетие" is a direct and precise translation of "decade" when referring to a ten-year period. It is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
• Unlike English, where "decade" might colloquially refer to cultural periods (e.g., "the 80s"), in Russian, "десятилетие" often requires additional clarification (e.g., "80-е годы" for "the 80s").
• Be mindful of the genitive case when using "десятилетие" after prepositions like "за" (over) or "на" (for), as shown in examples.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "десятилетие" with "декада". "Декада" can mean a ten-day period in some contexts, leading to misunderstanding.
  Incorrect: Прошла декада с тех пор, как мы встретились. (Intended to mean "a decade," but might be interpreted as "ten days.")
  Correct: Прошло десятилетие с тех пор, как мы встретились.
• Error: Incorrect case usage after prepositions.
  Incorrect: За последнее десятилетие (nominative case).
  Correct: За последнее десятилетие (accusative case matches the preposition "за").

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking cultures, discussions of "десятилетие" often relate to historical or political eras, especially in the context of Soviet history (e.g., "десятилетие застоя" or "decade of stagnation" referring to the Brezhnev era). Understanding these connotations can enrich comprehension when reading or discussing Russian history.

Related Concepts:

• век (century)
• год (year)
• эпоха (epoch/era)