Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'eighth'

English Word: eighth

Key Russian Translations:

• восьмой [vɐsʲˈmoj] - [Formal, Masculine, Singular, Nominative; Used for ordinal numbering in standard contexts]
• восьмая [vɐsʲˈmaja] - [Formal, Feminine, Singular, Nominative; Used for feminine nouns]
• восьмое [vɐsʲˈmoje] - [Formal, Neuter, Singular, Nominative; Used for neuter nouns]
• восьмые [vɐsʲˈmɨje] - [Formal, Plural, Nominative; Used for plural nouns]

Frequency: High (Ordinal numbers like 'eighth' are commonly used in everyday Russian for counting, dates, and lists.)

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner; Basic ordinal numbers are introduced early in Russian language learning, but inflections add slight complexity for non-native speakers.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

восьмой: [vɐsʲˈmoj]

восьмая: [vɐsʲˈmaja]

восьмое: [vɐsʲˈmoje]

восьмые: [vɐsʲˈmɨje]

Note on восьмой: The stress is on the second syllable ('moj'), and the 'sʲ' sound is a soft 's' which can be tricky for English speakers—similar to the 's' in 'measure'. Variations in pronunciation may occur in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Eighth (as an ordinal number, indicating position in a sequence)

Translation(s) & Context:

• восьмой - Used in formal and informal contexts for masculine nouns, such as describing the eighth item in a list or sequence (e.g., in dates, rankings, or enumerations).
• восьмая - Applied to feminine nouns in similar sequential contexts.
• восьмое - For neuter nouns, maintaining the ordinal sense.
• восьмые - For plural nouns, indicating the eighth in a group or series.

Usage Examples:

• Это восьмой этаж в здании. (This is the eighth floor in the building.)

  This is the eighth floor in the building. (Demonstrates use with a masculine noun in a descriptive context.)

• Она живёт на восьмой улице. (She lives on Eighth Street.)

  She lives on Eighth Street. (Shows application with a feminine noun in an address.)

• Восьмое марта — праздник в России. (March eighth is a holiday in Russia.)

  March eighth is a holiday in Russia. (Illustrates use with a neuter noun in dates and cultural contexts.)

• Эти восьмые соревнования были самыми сложными. (These eighth competitions were the most challenging.)

  These eighth competitions were the most challenging. (Example with a plural noun in a series or event context.)

• Восьмой раз он попытался, и наконец удалось. (For the eighth time, he tried, and finally succeeded.)

  For the eighth time, he tried, and finally succeeded. (Shows idiomatic use in repetitive actions.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'Eighth' translates to forms of the ordinal numeral 'восьмой', which is an adjective and thus inflects based on gender, number, and case in Russian. It follows the standard adjectival declension patterns, with some irregularities due to its numerical base.

Note: This word does not change for person or tense as it is not a verb, but its forms are essential for agreement with nouns in sentences.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • восьмой (no direct synonyms, but related: восьмеричный – eighth in a fractional sense, though less common)
  • Note: In specific contexts like fractions, 'восьмая часть' (eighth part) might be synonymous with fractional expressions.
• Antonyms:
  • первый [ˈpʲɛrvɨj] (first)
  • второй [ˈvtoɾɨj] (second)
  • Последний [pɐsʲˈlʲɛdnʲɪj] (last, in sequential contexts)

Related Phrases:

• Восьмой класс – Eighth grade (refers to the school year, commonly used in educational contexts).
• Восьмой номер – Eighth number (e.g., in a list or queue).
• Восьмое марта – International Women's Day (a cultural holiday on March 8th in Russia).
• Восьмой раз – For the eighth time (used in repetitive actions or attempts).

Usage Notes:

In Russian, 'eighth' must agree with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case, unlike English where 'eighth' remains unchanged. For example, use 'восьмой' for masculine nouns and adjust accordingly. It's versatile across formal and informal settings but is especially common in lists, dates (e.g., 'восьмое января' for January 8th), and rankings. When choosing among translations, select based on the noun's gender; if unsure, context will guide you. Avoid direct word-for-word translation from English, as Russian requires full inflection for grammatical accuracy.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the base form 'восьмой' for all genders, e.g., saying "Это восьмой дом" for a feminine noun like "улица" (street).

  Correct: Это восьмая улица. (Explanation: Russian adjectives must inflect; failing to do so results in grammatical errors that sound unnatural to native speakers.)

• Error: Confusing with cardinal numbers, e.g., using 'восемь' (eight) instead of 'восьмой' in ordinal contexts.

  Correct: Use 'восьмой' for sequences, not 'восемь'. (Explanation: 'Восемь' means the quantity eight, while 'восьмой' specifies position, which is a common mix-up for beginners.)

Cultural Notes:

The phrase 'Восьмое марта' (March 8th) is deeply tied to Russian culture as International Women's Day, a public holiday celebrating women with flowers, gifts, and events. This reflects Russia's Soviet-era traditions and emphasizes gender roles, making 'eighth' culturally significant in annual celebrations.

Related Concepts:

• первый (first)
• второй (second)
• десятый (tenth)
• порядковый номер (ordinal number)