Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'fifteenth'

English Word: fifteenth

Key Russian Translations:

• пятнадцатый [pʲɪtʲnʲɪt͡sɐtɨj] - [Adjective, Ordinal number; used for masculine nouns]
• пятнадцатая [pʲɪtʲnʲɪt͡sɐtəjə] - [Adjective, Ordinal number; used for feminine nouns]
• пятнадцатое [pʲɪtʲnʲɪt͡sɐtəje] - [Adjective, Ordinal number; used for neuter nouns or in dates]

Frequency: Medium (Ordinal numbers like this are commonly used in everyday contexts such as dates, rankings, and sequences, but not as frequent as cardinal numbers like "fifteen").

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner; straightforward for basic learners, but inflection by gender and case adds slight complexity for early intermediates).

Pronunciation (Russian):

пятнадцатый: [pʲɪtʲnʲɪt͡sɐtɨj]

пятнадцатая: [pʲɪtʲnʲɪt͡sɐtəjə]

пятнадцатое: [pʲɪtʲnʲɪt͡sɐtəje]

Note on пятнадцатый/пятнадцатая/пятнадцатое: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("ца"). Be mindful of the soft sign (ь) in "пятнадцатый," which softens the preceding consonant and can be tricky for English speakers. Variations in pronunciation may occur in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary meaning: Ordinal number indicating the position of "fifteen" in a sequence (e.g., fifteenth in line, the fifteenth day).

Translation(s) & Context:

• пятнадцатый - Used in formal and informal contexts for masculine nouns, such as in rankings or lists (e.g., "the fifteenth president").
• пятнадцатая - Applied to feminine nouns, common in everyday speech for dates or sequences (e.g., "the fifteenth chapter").
• пятнадцатое - For neuter nouns or dates, often in formal writing or speech (e.g., "the fifteenth of the month").

Usage Examples:

• Сегодня пятнадцатое августа, и это пятнадцатое столетие в истории.

  Today is the fifteenth of August, and this is the fifteenth century in history.

• В списке он стоит пятнадцатым, но пятнадцатая позиция уже занята.

  In the list, he is in the fifteenth place, but the fifteenth position is already taken.

• Эта книга — пятнадцатое издание популярного романа.

  This book is the fifteenth edition of the popular novel.

• Пятнадцатая минута матча была решающей для команды.

  The fifteenth minute of the match was decisive for the team.

• В календаре отмечен пятнадцатое как день рождения.

  In the calendar, the fifteenth is marked as a birthday.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

As an ordinal numeral adjective derived from the cardinal number "пятнадцать" (fifteen), these words inflect based on gender, number, and case in Russian grammar. They follow the standard adjective declension patterns, which are regular but require attention to agreement with nouns.

Note: These forms are regular for ordinal adjectives. If the word is used in a fixed phrase like dates, it may not fully inflect (e.g., "пятнадцатое" in "пятнадцатое августа").

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • пятнадцатый (no direct synonyms, but related: номер пятнадцать - for literal numbering)
  • Note: In some contexts, it can be paraphrased with "порядковый номер пятнадцать" for emphasis, but this is not a true synonym.
• Antonyms:
  • четырнадцатый (fourteenth)
  • шестнадцатый (sixteenth)

Related Phrases:

• Пятнадцатое августа - The fifteenth of August (used in calendars or historical references).
• Пятнадцатый век - The fifteenth century (common in historical discussions).
• В пятнадцатый раз - For the fifteenth time (emphasizing repetition in informal speech).

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "fifteenth" translates to forms of "пятнадцатый," which must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies, unlike English where "fifteenth" remains unchanged. Use the masculine form for male-associated contexts, feminine for female, and neuter for general or abstract ones. It's versatile across formal and informal settings but is especially common in dates (e.g., "пятнадцатое" for dates). When choosing among translations, select based on the noun's gender to avoid grammatical errors. For example, pair with "день" (day, masculine) as "пятнадцатый день."

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the wrong gender form, e.g., saying "пятнадцатый день" correctly but then "пятнадцатый книга" (should be "пятнадцатая книга" for feminine "книга").

  Correct: пяpтнадцатая книга. Explanation: Russian adjectives must match the noun's gender; this mistake often stems from English speakers not internalizing gender rules.

• Error: Forgetting case inflection in sentences, e.g., "Я помню пятнадцатый" instead of "Я помню пятнадцатого" in genitive contexts.

  Correct: Я помню пятнадцатого. Explanation: In phrases like "I remember the fifteenth," the genitive case is needed after verbs like "помнить," so always check the sentence structure.

Cultural Notes:

Ordinal numbers like "пятнадцатый" don't carry strong cultural connotations in Russian, but they are frequently used in historical contexts, such as referencing the 15th century (пятнадцатый век), a period of significant events in Russian history like the rise of the Moscow Principality. In modern culture, dates like the 15th of a month might align with holidays or personal milestones, reflecting Russia's emphasis on historical anniversaries in daily life.

Related Concepts:

• пятнадцать (fifteen - cardinal number)
• шестнадцатый (sixteenth)
• порядковый номер (ordinal number in general)