Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'develop'

English Word: develop

Key Russian Translations:

• развивать [rɐzʲvʲiˈvatʲ] - [Formal, Informal, Often used for skills or ideas]
• разработать [rɐzɐˈbratʲ] - [Formal, Used for creating or designing something]
• проявлять [prɐjɪˈvlʲatʲ] - [Formal, Specific to photography or revealing something]

Frequency: High (especially "развивать")

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "развивать"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "разработать" and "проявлять"

Pronunciation (Russian):

развивать: [rɐzʲvʲiˈvatʲ]

Note on развивать: Stress falls on the second syllable; the "и" sounds like "ee".

разработать: [rɐzɐˈbratʲ]

Note on разработать: Stress on the third syllable; often used in technical contexts.

проявлять: [prɐjɪˈvlʲatʲ]

Note on проявлять: Stress on the second syllable; note the soft "л" sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To grow or improve something (skills, ideas, etc.)

Translation(s) & Context:

• развивать - Commonly used for personal or conceptual growth (e.g., developing skills or a project).

Usage Examples:

• Мы должны развивать наши навыки каждый день.

  We should develop our skills every day.

• Эта компания помогает развивать новые технологии.

  This company helps develop new technologies.

• Он стремится развивать свои творческие способности.

  He strives to develop his creative abilities.

2. To create or design something (plans, products, etc.)

Translation(s) & Context:

• разработать - Used for creating something concrete, often in technical or professional contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Инженеры разработали новый прототип.

  The engineers developed a new prototype.

• Мы должны разработать план действий.

  We need to develop an action plan.

3. To reveal or make visible (e.g., in photography)

Translation(s) & Context:

• проявлять - Specific to photography (developing film) or metaphorically revealing traits.

Usage Examples:

• Фотограф проявил пленку в темной комнате.

  The photographer developed the film in a darkroom.

• Она проявляет терпение в трудных ситуациях.

  She develops (shows) patience in difficult situations.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

развивать (verb, imperfective): Follows regular conjugation patterns for verbs ending in -ать. Below is the present tense conjugation:

Person	Form
Я (I)	развиваю [rɐzʲvʲiˈvaju]
Ты (You, singular)	развиваешь [rɐzʲvʲiˈvajeʃ]
Он/Она/Оно (He/She/It)	развивает [rɐzʲvʲiˈvajet]
Мы (We)	развиваем [rɐzʲvʲiˈvajem]
Вы (You, plural/formal)	развиваете [rɐzʲvʲiˈvajete]
Они (They)	развивают [rɐzʲvʲiˈvajut]

разработать (verb, perfective): Indicates a completed action. Conjugation follows similar patterns but is used in past and future tenses primarily.

проявлять (verb, imperfective): Regular conjugation, often used in specific contexts like photography.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for "развивать":

• совершенствовать (to improve)
• укреплять (to strengthen)

Note: "совершенствовать" implies perfection, while "укреплять" often relates to strengthening something existing.

Antonyms for "развивать":

• задерживать (to delay)
• тормозить (to hinder)

Related Phrases:

• развивать навыки - to develop skills
• разработать стратегию - to develop a strategy
• проявлять интерес - to show (develop) interest

Usage Notes:

• "Развивать" is the most versatile and common translation for "develop," suitable for abstract or personal growth contexts.
• "Разработать" implies a completed action, often used in technical or professional settings. It is perfective, so it cannot be used in the present tense.
• "Проявлять" is niche, primarily for photography or metaphorical "revealing." Be cautious not to overuse it in other contexts.

Common Errors:

1. Using "разработать" in present tense: Since it is a perfective verb, it cannot be used in the present. Incorrect: "Я разрабатываю план сейчас." Correct: "Я разрабатываю план" (using the imperfective "разрабатывать").

2. Confusing "развивать" with "проявлять": English speakers might use "проявлять" for general development, but it is incorrect unless referring to revealing or photography. Incorrect: "Я проявляю навыки." Correct: "Я развиваю навыки."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of "development" (развитие) is often tied to personal growth and education, reflecting a strong societal emphasis on self-improvement and lifelong learning. The term "развивать" frequently appears in motivational and educational contexts.

Related Concepts:

• развитие (development, noun)
• совершенствование (improvement)
• прогресс (progress)