Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'digital'

English Word: digital

Key Russian Translations:

• цифровой [tsɨfrɐˈvoj] - [Formal, Commonly used in technology contexts]
• цифровая [tsɨfrɐˈvaja] - [Formal, Feminine form, Used with feminine nouns]
• цифровое [tsɨfrɐˈvoje] - [Formal, Neuter form, Used with neuter nouns]

Frequency: High (Widely used in modern contexts, especially technology)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate - Requires understanding of adjective agreement in Russian)

Pronunciation (Russian):

цифровой: [tsɨfrɐˈvoj]

Note on цифровой: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'ц' sound is a distinct Russian affricate, similar to 'ts' in 'cats'.

цифровая: [tsɨfrɐˈvaja]

цифровое: [tsɨfrɐˈvoje]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to technology or numerical data (e.g., digital device)

Translation(s) & Context:

• цифровой - Used to describe devices or systems that operate with numerical data (e.g., digital camera).

Usage Examples:

• Это цифровая камера высокого качества.

  This is a high-quality digital camera.

• Цифровые технологии изменили нашу жизнь.

  Digital technologies have changed our lives.

• Мы используем цифровую подпись для документов.

  We use a digital signature for documents.

• Цифровая экономика растёт очень быстро.

  The digital economy is growing very fast.

• У меня есть цифровые часы на столе.

  I have a digital clock on my desk.

2. Related to fingers or digits (less common, anatomical context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• пальцевый - Rarely used, specific to anatomical or medical contexts (e.g., digital examination).

Usage Examples:

• Врач провёл пальцевый осмотр.

  The doctor performed a digital examination.

• Пальцевые мышцы требуют тренировки.

  Digital muscles require training.

• Пальцевые суставы могут болеть при артрите.

  Digital joints can hurt with arthritis.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

цифровой (and its forms цифровая, цифровое, цифровые): This is an adjective and must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. It follows standard Russian adjective declension rules.

пальцевый: Similar to цифровой, this adjective also declines according to standard rules but is far less common.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for цифровой (in technology context):

• электронный (electronic - often interchangeable in tech contexts)
• числовой (numerical - less common, more abstract)

Antonyms for цифровой (in technology context):

• аналоговый (analog - direct opposite in tech contexts)

Related Phrases:

• цифровая революция - Digital revolution (refers to the rapid development of digital technology).
• цифровая подпись - Digital signature (used for electronic document authentication).
• цифровые данные - Digital data (information stored in numerical format).

Usage Notes:

• The primary translation "цифровой" is almost exclusively used in technological or numerical contexts. It must agree with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case, which can be challenging for learners.
• "пальцевый" is a rare translation for "digital" in the anatomical sense and is limited to very specific contexts like medical terminology. Most native speakers would not use it in everyday speech.
• Be cautious not to confuse "цифровой" with "числовой," as the latter is more abstract and less common in tech contexts.

Common Errors:

• Error: Failing to adjust "цифровой" for gender and case agreement. For example, saying "цифровой камера" instead of "цифровая камера" (since "камера" is feminine).
• Correction: Always match the adjective to the noun's gender, number, and case. Correct: "цифровая камера."
• Error: Using "цифровой" in anatomical contexts. For example, saying "цифровой осмотр" instead of "пальцевый осмотр."
• Correction: Use "пальцевый" for contexts related to fingers or digits. Correct: "пальцевый осмотр."

Cultural Notes:

The term "цифровой" has become increasingly prevalent in Russian due to the global rise of technology. It is often associated with modernity and innovation, reflecting Russia's growing digital economy. Phrases like "цифровая революция" are commonly used in media and academic discussions.

Related Concepts:

• электронный (electronic)
• аналоговый (analog)
• технология (technology)
• интернет (internet)