Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Deduce'

English Word: deduce

Key Russian Translations:

• выводить [ˈvɨvədʲɪtʲ] - [Formal, Used in logical reasoning]
• делать вывод [ˈdʲelətʲ ˈvɨvət] - [Neutral, Common in spoken and written contexts]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for "выводить"; B1 (Lower Intermediate) for "делать вывод"

Pronunciation (Russian):

выводить: [ˈvɨvədʲɪtʲ]

Note on выводить: Stress falls on the first syllable. The "в" is pronounced softly before "ы".

делать вывод: [ˈdʲelətʲ ˈvɨvət]

Note on делать вывод: Stress is on the first syllable of both words. Ensure clear separation between the two words.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To infer or conclude from evidence (logical reasoning)

Translation(s) & Context:

• выводить - Used in formal or academic contexts for logical deduction.
• делать вывод - More general, applicable in everyday conversations for making conclusions.

Usage Examples:

• Он вывел结论 на основе фактов.

  He deduced a conclusion based on the facts.

• Мы сделали вывод, что проект неосуществим.

  We deduced that the project is unfeasible.

• Из его слов можно вывести, что он не согласен.

  From his words, one can deduce that he disagrees.

• Она сделала вывод из своих наблюдений.

  She deduced from her observations.

• Ученые вывели теорию после долгих исследований.

  Scientists deduced the theory after extensive research.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

выводить (verb, imperfective): Regular verb with standard conjugation in the imperfective aspect. Often used with the perfective form "вывести" for completed actions.

делать вывод (phrase): "Делать" is a regular verb, while "вывод" is a masculine noun. The phrase adapts based on context but does not inflect as a single unit.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for выводить/делать вывод:

• заключать (more formal, used for conclusions)
• умозаключать (highly formal, academic)

Antonyms:

• предполагать (to assume, opposite of deducing with certainty)

Related Phrases:

• вывести заключение - to deduce a conclusion (formal)
• сделать поспешный вывод - to deduce hastily / to jump to a conclusion
• выводить на основе - to deduce based on something

Usage Notes:

• "Выводить" is more formal and often used in written or academic contexts to imply logical reasoning or derivation.
• "Делать вывод" is more versatile and common in everyday speech, suitable for both formal and informal settings.
• Be mindful of aspect: "выводить" (imperfective) refers to the process of deducing, while "вывести" (perfective) indicates a completed deduction.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "выводить" in casual speech where "делать вывод" is more natural.
  Incorrect: Я вывожу, что ты прав.
  Correct: Я делаю вывод, что ты прав.
  Explanation: "Выводить" sounds overly formal in conversational contexts.
• Error: Ignoring verbal aspect.
  Incorrect: Я выводил заключение вчера (implies ongoing past action).
  Correct: Я вывел заключение вчера (completed action).
  Explanation: Use perfective "вывести" for completed deductions.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian academic and philosophical contexts, the act of deduction ("выводить") is often associated with rigorous logical processes, reflecting a cultural emphasis on precision in intellectual discourse.

Related Concepts:

• анализировать (to analyze)
• исследовать (to investigate)
• доказывать (to prove)