Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Digit'

English Word: digit

Key Russian Translations:

• цифра [ˈtsifrə] - [Formal, Informal, Singular]
• число [ˈtʃislə] - [Formal, Often used for broader numerical concepts]

Frequency: High (especially "цифра")

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for "цифра"); B1 (Intermediate for "число")

Pronunciation (Russian):

цифра: [ˈtsifrə]

Note on цифра: The stress falls on the first syllable. The "ц" sound is a unique Russian affricate, pronounced like "ts".

число: [ˈtʃislə]

Note on число: The stress is on the first syllable. The "ч" sound is similar to "ch" in "church".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A single numerical symbol (0-9)

Translation(s) & Context:

• цифра - Used to refer to a single digit or numeral in writing or speech (e.g., in math or phone numbers).

Usage Examples:

• Напишите каждую цифру отдельно.

  Write each digit separately.

• В этом коде пять цифр.

  There are five digits in this code.

• Цифра "7" — моё счастливое число.

  The digit "7" is my lucky number.

2. A numerical value or figure (broader sense)

Translation(s) & Context:

• число - Used for a numerical concept, often broader than a single digit (e.g., in mathematics or statistics).

Usage Examples:

• Это число слишком большое для расчётов.

  This digit (number) is too large for calculations.

• Число участников увеличилось.

  The number (digit) of participants has increased.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

цифра (Feminine Noun):

число (Neuter Noun):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for цифра:

• знак (znak - symbol, often for written digits)

Synonyms for число:

• величина (velichina - magnitude, quantity)

Antonyms: None directly applicable for "digit" in Russian.

Related Phrases:

• цифровой код - Digital code (used for PINs, passwords, etc.)
• круглое число - Round number (used for approximate or significant figures)
• цифры говорят - The numbers speak (used to emphasize statistical evidence)

Usage Notes:

• "цифра" is the most direct and common translation for "digit" when referring to a single numerical symbol (0-9). Use it in contexts like phone numbers, codes, or math problems.
• "число" is broader and often refers to a number or numerical value rather than a single digit. It’s more formal and used in mathematical or abstract contexts.
• Be mindful of grammatical agreement in Russian; both words require different case endings depending on the sentence structure (see inflection tables above).

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "число" when referring to a single digit in a code or sequence.
  Incorrect: Введите число телефона. (Enter the digit of the phone.)
  Correct: Введите цифру телефона. (Enter the digit of the phone.)
  Explanation: "число" implies a whole number or count, not a single digit in a sequence.
• Error: Incorrect case usage for "цифра".
  Incorrect: Я вижу цифра. (I see digit.)
  Correct: Я вижу цифру. (I see a digit.)
  Explanation: Russian nouns must agree in case; "вижу" requires the accusative case.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, numbers and digits often carry symbolic meanings, much like in other cultures. For instance, the digit "7" (цифра семь) is frequently associated with luck, similar to English-speaking cultures. Additionally, phone numbers or codes with repeating digits are often considered memorable or aesthetically pleasing.

Related Concepts:

• число (number, numerical value)
• математика (mathematics)
• код (code)