Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'eleventh'

English Word: eleventh

Key Russian Translations:

• одиннадцатый /ɐ.dʲɪˈnat͡sə.tɨj/ - [Formal, Ordinal number for masculine singular nominative]
• одиннадцатая /ɐ.dʲɪˈnat͡sə.tə.jə/ - [Formal, Ordinal number for feminine singular nominative]
• одиннадцатое /ɐ.dʲɪˈnat͡sə.tə/ - [Formal, Ordinal number for neuter singular nominative]
• одиннадцатые /ɐ.dʲɪˈnat͡sə.tɨ.jɛ/ - [Formal, Ordinal number for plural nominative]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in dates, lists, rankings, and everyday numbering, but less frequent than cardinal numbers).

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner; basic ordinal numbers are introduced early in language learning, though full inflection requires familiarity with Russian grammar).

Pronunciation (Russian):

одиннадцатый: /ɐ.dʲɪˈnat͡sə.tɨj/

одиннадцатая: /ɐ.dʲɪˈnat͡sə.tə.jə/

одиннадцатое: /ɐ.dʲɪˈnat͡sə.tə/

одиннадцатые: /ɐ.dʲɪˈnat͡sə.tɨ.jɛ/

Note on одиннадцатый: The stress falls on the third syllable ("nat"), and the pronunciation can vary slightly in fast speech, where the "dʲ" sound softens. Pay attention to the palatalization in Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: Ordinal form of the number eleven, indicating position in a sequence.

Translation(s) & Context:

• одиннадцатый - Used in formal or written contexts for masculine nouns, e.g., in dates or rankings (e.g., "the eleventh president").
• одиннадцатая - Used for feminine nouns, such as in lists or descriptions (e.g., "the eleventh chapter in a book").
• одиннадцатое - Used for neuter nouns, like events or abstract concepts.
• одиннадцатые - Used for plural nouns in sequences.

Usage Examples:

• Одиннадцатый день января был самым холодным в этом году.

  The eleventh day of January was the coldest this year.

• Эта книга имеет одиннадцатую главу, посвященную истории.

  This book has an eleventh chapter dedicated to history.

• В списке одиннадцатое место занял мой любимый фильм.

  In the list, my favorite movie took the eleventh place.

• Одиннадцатые соревнования по лыжам пройдут в Сибири.

  The eleventh skiing competitions will be held in Siberia.

• Мой рождение пришлось на одиннадцатое число месяца.

  My birth fell on the eleventh of the month.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Одиннадцатый is an ordinal numeral adjective in Russian, which inflects for gender, number, and case. It follows the general rules for adjectives but has irregularities due to its numerical origin. Below is a table of its inflections for the singular forms; plural forms are less variable.

For plural: Nominative - одиннадцатые; Genitive - одиннадцатых; etc. Note that these forms are invariant in some contexts, especially in modern informal speech.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Одиннадцатый – No direct synonyms, but can be paraphrased as "номер одиннадцать" in informal contexts (though less precise).
  • Contextual near-synonym: "одиннадцатый по счёту" (eleventh in count), which emphasizes sequence.
• Antonyms:
  • Десятый (tenth)
  • Двенадцатый (twelfth)

Related Phrases:

• Одиннадцатый час – Refers to "the eleventh hour," meaning a critical or last-minute situation, often with a sense of urgency in Russian culture.
• Одиннадцатое число – "The eleventh [of the month]," used in dates and scheduling.
• Одиннадцатая заповедь – A playful or ironic phrase meaning "the eleventh commandment," implying an unofficial rule.

Usage Notes:

"Eleventh" directly corresponds to "одиннадцатый" in Russian, but always remember to adjust for gender, number, and case based on the noun it modifies. For example, use the feminine form with feminine nouns like "глава" (chapter). In formal writing, such as official documents or literature, the full inflected form is preferred. When choosing among translations, select based on the noun's gender; if in doubt, default to masculine for general references. Avoid using cardinal numbers (e.g., "одиннадцать") when an ordinal is needed, as this can lead to confusion in sequences.

Common Errors:

• English learners often confuse ordinal and cardinal forms, e.g., using "одиннадцать" (eleven) instead of "одиннадцатый." Correct usage: Say "одиннадцатый день" for "the eleventh day," not "одиннадцать день."

• Mixing cases incorrectly, such as using nominative "одиннадцатый" in a genitive context (e.g., "в одиннадцатый месяце" instead of "в одиннадцатом месяце"). Explanation: Russian requires case agreement, so always check the governing preposition or verb.

• Overgeneralizing gender: Using "одиннадцатый" for a feminine noun like "книга" (book), resulting in "одиннадцатый книга" instead of "одиннадцатая книга." Tip: Learn noun genders to avoid this.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, ordinal numbers like "одиннадцатый" are prominent in historical contexts, such as referencing the "Eleventh of November" in revolutionary events or in literature like Tolstoy's works. They also appear in folklore and proverbs, emphasizing the importance of sequence in Russian storytelling traditions.

Related Concepts:

• Порядок (order/sequence)
• Десятый (tenth)
• Двенадцатый (twelfth)
• Номер (number, as in ranking)