Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'fiftieth'

English Word: fiftieth

Key Russian Translations:

• пятидесятый /pʲətʲɪˈdʲesʲətɨj/ - [Adjective, used for ordinal numbers in formal and general contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in contexts like dates, rankings, or historical references, but not in everyday casual speech)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, as it requires understanding of Russian ordinal numbers and basic adjective inflections)

Pronunciation (Russian):

пятидесятый: /pʲətʲɪˈdʲesʲətɨj/

Note on пятидесятый: The pronunciation involves palatalization of the 'т' sound, which can be challenging for beginners. Stress falls on the third syllable. Variations may occur in rapid speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

The ordinal form of fifty, indicating position or sequence

Translation(s) & Context:

• пятидесятый - Used in formal writing, historical contexts, or when specifying ranks, such as anniversaries or lists (e.g., in English: "the fiftieth anniversary").

Usage Examples:

• Это был пятидесятый день его путешествия. (This was the fiftieth day of his journey.)

  Translation: This was the fiftieth day of his journey. (Context: Describing a sequence in a narrative.)

• В этом году отмечается пятидесятый юбилей компании. (This year marks the company's fiftieth anniversary.)

  Translation: This year marks the company's fiftieth anniversary. (Context: Formal celebration or milestone.)

• Она заняла пятидесятое место в списке. (She took the fiftieth place in the list.)

  Translation: She took the fiftieth place in the list. (Context: Rankings or competitions.)

• Пятидесятый том энциклопедии был самым объёмным. (The fiftieth volume of the encyclopedia was the most voluminous.)

  Translation: The fiftieth volume of the encyclopedia was the most voluminous. (Context: Series or collections.)

• К пятидесятому году жизни он достиг значительных успехов. (By his fiftieth year of life, he achieved significant successes.)

  Translation: By his fiftieth year of life, he achieved significant successes. (Context: Age or life milestones.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

пятидесятый is an adjective and follows the standard rules for Russian ordinal adjectives, which inflect for gender, number, and case. It is derived from the cardinal number "пятьдесят" (fifty) and agrees with the noun it modifies. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: This word has regular inflections based on standard adjective patterns, with no irregularities.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • пятидесятый (no direct synonyms, but can be rephrased as "сорок девятый плюс один" in informal contexts, though this is uncommon)
• Antonyms:
  • первый (first)
  • последний (last)

Related Phrases:

• Пятидесятилетний юбилей - (Fiftieth anniversary; used for celebrations like weddings or company milestones.)
• Пятидесятый день рождения - (Fiftieth birthday; common in personal life events.)
• Пятидесятый выпуск - (Fiftieth issue; refers to publications or series.)

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "пятидесятый" directly corresponds to the English "fiftieth" as an ordinal adjective and must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it describes. Unlike English, where ordinals are straightforward, Russian requires attention to grammatical agreement—for example, use "пятидесятая" for feminine nouns. It is typically formal and appears in written or official contexts, such as historical texts or announcements. When choosing this word, ensure it fits the sentence structure; for informal speech, numbers might be expressed differently to avoid complexity.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the cardinal form "пятьдесят" instead of the ordinal "пятидесятый" in ordinal contexts. For example, incorrect: "Это пятьдесят день" (This is fifty day). Correct: "Это пятидесятый день" (This is the fiftieth day). Explanation: English speakers often confuse cardinals and ordinals; always use the ordinal suffix for sequence indicators.

• Error: Failing to inflect for case or gender, e.g., saying "пятидесятый женщина" instead of "пятидесятая женщина" (fiftieth woman). Correct: "пятидесятая женщина". Explanation: Russian adjectives must match the noun's gender and case, which is a common oversight for beginners.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the "fiftieth" milestone, such as a fiftieth birthday or anniversary, is often celebrated with significant events like jubilees (юбилей). These occasions emphasize reflection on life's achievements and are rooted in traditions from Soviet times, where round numbers symbolized accomplishments. Understanding this can help English users appreciate the cultural weight behind phrases like "пятидесятый юбилей."

Related Concepts:

• сорок девятый (forty-ninth)
• шестидесятый (sixtieth)
• юбилей (anniversary)