Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'exemplify'

English Word: exemplify

Key Russian Translations:

• иллюстрировать /ɪlʲʊstrɐˈvatʲ/ - [Formal, used in academic or professional contexts]
• приводить пример /prʲivɐˈdʲitʲ prʲɪˈmʲɛr/ - [Informal, everyday conversation or explanatory writing]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in educational, journalistic, and professional Russian texts, but not as ubiquitous as basic verbs)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of verb conjugations and contextual usage; for "приводить пример," it may be A2 for beginners due to its phrasal nature)

Pronunciation (Russian):

иллюстрировать: /ɪlʲʊstrɐˈvatʲ/

Note on иллюстрировать: The stress falls on the last syllable ("vatʲ"), which can be tricky for English speakers due to Russian's mobile stress patterns. Pronounce the "лʲ" softly as a palatalized L.

приводить пример: /prʲivɐˈdʲitʲ prʲɪˈmʲɛr/

Note on приводить пример: The verb "приводить" has a soft "дʲ" sound; ensure proper emphasis on "dʲitʲ" to avoid confusion with similar verbs.

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Meanings and Usage:

To show or illustrate something by example

Translation(s) & Context:

• иллюстрировать - Used in formal contexts like lectures or reports to demonstrate concepts clearly.
• приводить пример - Applied in informal settings, such as casual explanations or storytelling, to make points relatable.

Usage Examples:

• Этот случай иллюстрирует, как важно планирование в бизнесе.

  This case exemplifies how important planning is in business.

• В своей речи он приводил примеры из истории, чтобы иллюстрировать свою идею.

  In his speech, he exemplified his idea by bringing examples from history.

• Чтобы лучше понять концепцию, давайте приведём пример из повседневной жизни.

  To better understand the concept, let's exemplify it with an example from everyday life.

• Книга иллюстрирует эволюцию технологий через конкретные исторические события.

  The book exemplifies the evolution of technology through specific historical events.

• Она всегда приводит примеры из личного опыта, чтобы иллюстрировать свои советы.

  She always exemplifies her advice by bringing examples from her personal experience.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For "иллюстрировать" (a first-conjugation verb), it follows regular patterns with variations based on tense, aspect, and person. It is imperfective, meaning it describes ongoing or repeated actions.

For "приводить пример" (a phrase with the verb "приводить," which is irregular in some aspects), "приводить" conjugates as a standard verb, but "пример" is a masculine noun that declines by case:

This phrase does not change form drastically but must agree in case with surrounding elements.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • демонстрировать (demonstrate; more visual or evidence-based, often used interchangeably in scientific contexts)
  • показывать (show; simpler and more general, suitable for everyday use)
• Antonyms:
  • скрывать (hide; contrasts by concealing rather than revealing)
  • игнорировать (ignore; fails to address or exemplify at all)

Related Phrases:

• привести в пример - To cite as an example; used when referencing something specific to support an argument.
• давать иллюстрацию - To provide an illustration; common in educational contexts for visual or explanatory purposes.
• быть образцом - To serve as a model; implies the subject itself exemplifies a quality or standard.

Usage Notes:

"Иллюстрировать" directly corresponds to "exemplify" in formal English contexts, emphasizing clear demonstration through examples, while "приводить пример" is more idiomatic for casual explanations. In Russian, choose "иллюстрировать" for written or professional settings due to its precision, but opt for "приводить пример" in spoken language to sound natural. Be mindful of verb aspect: "иллюстрировать" is imperfective, so pair it with ongoing actions. Grammatically, ensure subject-verb agreement and proper case usage for nouns in phrases.

Common Errors:

• English learners often misuse "иллюстрировать" by treating it as perfective (e.g., saying "иллюстрировал" when a completed action is intended, but forgetting to use the perfective form like "проиллюстрировать"). Correct usage: Incorrect - "Я иллюстрировал задачу вчера" (implies ongoing); Correct - "Я проиллюстрировал задачу вчера" for a finished action.

• Confusing "приводить пример" with "примерять" (which means "to try on clothes"). This leads to nonsensical sentences like "Я приведу пример одежду" instead of "Я приведу пример из жизни." Explanation: Always verify the verb root for context.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, exemplifying ideas through historical or literary references (e.g., using examples from Pushkin or Soviet history) is common in education and public discourse, reflecting a value for tradition and intellectual depth. This can make "иллюстрировать" feel more rhetorical in debates, emphasizing collective wisdom over individual innovation.

Related Concepts:

• демонстрация
• пример
• аналог