Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'duplicate'

English Word: duplicate

Key Russian Translations:

• дубликат [ˈdublʲɪkət] - [Noun, Formal, Used in official or legal contexts]
• копия [ˈkopʲɪjə] - [Noun, Informal, Common in everyday situations]
• дублировать [dublʲɪˈravatʲ] - [Verb, Neutral, Used for actions like copying or repeating]

Frequency: Medium (Common in administrative, technical, and daily conversations, but not as frequent as basic vocabulary)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of noun and verb inflections; for 'дубликат' and 'копия', difficulty is B1; for 'дублировать', it may reach B2 due to verb conjugations)

Pronunciation (Russian):

дубликат: [ˈdublʲɪkət]

копия: [ˈkopʲɪjə]

дублировать: [dublʲɪˈravatʲ]

Note on дублировать: The stress falls on the third syllable ('ra-'), which can be tricky for learners; it often softens in casual speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A copy or replica of an original item (Noun form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• дубликат - Used in formal contexts like documents or official records.
• копия - Applied in informal or everyday situations, such as photocopying.

Usage Examples:

• Я потерял оригинал, так что мне нужно сделать дубликат.

  I lost the original, so I need to make a duplicate.

• Эта копия паспорта пригодится для регистрации в отеле.

  This copy of the passport will be useful for hotel registration.

• В архиве хранятся дубликаты важных контрактов.

  Duplicates of important contracts are stored in the archive.

• Он принёс копию чека, чтобы подтвердить оплату.

  He brought a copy of the receipt to confirm the payment.

Meaning 2: To make an exact copy or repeat something (Verb form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• дублировать - Used for actions involving replication, such as in technology or media.

Usage Examples:

• Пожалуйста, дублируйте файл на внешний диск для безопасности.

  Please duplicate the file on an external drive for safety.

• В фильме они дублировали сцены, чтобы избежать ошибок.

  In the film, they duplicated scenes to avoid mistakes.

• Этот принтер может дублировать документы быстро.

  This printer can duplicate documents quickly.

• Не дублируйте информацию в отчёте; это приведёт к путанице.

  Don't duplicate the information in the report; it will lead to confusion.

• В программах иногда нужно дублировать код для тестирования.

  In programs, you sometimes need to duplicate code for testing.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'дубликат' (a masculine noun), it follows standard second-declension patterns with regular inflections. It is invariable in plural forms for some uses.

For 'копия' (a feminine noun), it has regular first-declension inflections.

For 'дублировать' (a verb), it is a first-conjugation verb with imperfective aspect. Conjugations vary by tense and person; example in present tense:

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • копировать (to copy; more general than дублировать)
  • реплика (replica; similar to дубликат but often for objects)
  • воспроизвести (to reproduce; implies exact replication)
• Antonyms:
  • оригинал (original)
  • уничтожить (to destroy)

Related Phrases:

• Сделать дубликат ключа - Make a duplicate of the key (Common in locksmith contexts).
• Дублировать информацию - Duplicate information (Used in data management or reports).
• Копия документа - Copy of a document (Informal phrase for backups).

Usage Notes:

'Дубликат' is the most precise translation for 'duplicate' in formal settings, such as legal documents, while 'копия' is preferred in casual or everyday use. 'Дублировать' as a verb aligns closely with actions in English but may imply repetition in media contexts. Be mindful of context: in Russian, these words often require appropriate case inflections based on sentence structure. For learners, choose 'копия' for simplicity in intermediate levels, and use 'дублировать' when emphasizing the process of copying.

Common Errors:

• Using 'дубликат' interchangeably with 'копия' in informal speech: Incorrect: "Дай мне дубликат меню" (sounds overly formal). Correct: "Дай мне копию меню". Explanation: 'Дубликат' is for official duplicates, while 'копия' suits everyday copies.
• Misconjugating 'дублировать': Incorrect: "Я дублируй файл" (wrong verb form). Correct: "Я дублирую файл". Explanation: Verbs in Russian must agree with subject in person and number; always check conjugation tables.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of 'duplicates' like 'дубликат' is prominent in bureaucratic processes, such as obtaining passport copies or vehicle registrations, reflecting the historical emphasis on paperwork in Soviet and post-Soviet systems. This can highlight themes of redundancy and reliability in Russian daily life.

Related Concepts:

• оригинал
• реплика
• воспроизведение