Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'footnote'

English Word: footnote

Key Russian Translations:

• сноска /ˈsnoskə/ - [Formal, Used in academic or written contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Commonly encountered in educational, literary, and professional writing)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate level, as it involves understanding noun declensions and formal vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

сноска: /ˈsnoskə/

Note on сноска: The stress is on the first syllable; be careful with the 'o' sound, which is pronounced as a short 'o' in Russian. Variations may occur in rapid speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

A note at the bottom of a page explaining or referencing something in the text

Translation(s) & Context:

• сноска - Used in formal writing, such as books or articles, to provide additional information without disrupting the main text.

Usage Examples:

• В конце страницы была добавлена сноска с объяснением термина.

  At the bottom of the page, a footnote was added with an explanation of the term.

• Автор использовал сноску, чтобы сослаться на оригинальный источник.

  The author used a footnote to reference the original source.

• В научных статьях сноски часто содержат важные детали для экспертов.

  In academic articles, footnotes often contain important details for experts.

• Не забудьте проверить сноску внизу, где обсуждается исторический контекст.

  Don't forget to check the footnote at the bottom, where the historical context is discussed.

• Эта книга полна сносок, которые помогают глубже понять тему.

  This book is full of footnotes that help to understand the topic more deeply.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Сноска" is a feminine noun in Russian, and it follows the standard first declension pattern. It has regular inflections based on case and number. Below is a table of its declensions for singular and plural forms:

Note: This word does not have irregular forms, making it straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: примечание (primechanie) - More general, used for any kind of note; замечание (zamazkanie) - Often implies a remark or comment.
• Antonyms: (No direct antonyms, as this is a specific reference tool)

Related Phrases:

• Добавить сноску - Add a footnote; Used in editing or writing contexts to include extra information.
• Сноска внизу страницы - Footnote at the bottom of the page; Common in formal documents.
• Объяснительная сноска - Explanatory footnote; Refers to notes that clarify terms or concepts.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "сноска" directly corresponds to the English "footnote" in formal writing, such as academic papers or books. It is typically used in a singular form but can be pluralized for multiple notes. Be mindful of the formal register; in casual contexts, Russians might opt for simpler phrases like "примечание внизу". When translating, choose "сноска" for precise academic equivalence, and ensure it fits the sentence structure, as Russian requires correct case agreement (e.g., with prepositions like "в" for "in").

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "сноска" with "примечание" and using it interchangeably. Incorrect: Использовать примечание как сноска. Correct: Использовать сноску для ссылок внизу страницы. Explanation: "Примечание" is broader and can mean any note, while "сноска" specifically implies a footnote at the page's bottom.
• Error: Forgetting to decline the noun properly in sentences. Incorrect: Я читал сноска. Correct: Я читал сноску. Explanation: As a feminine noun, it must be in the accusative case here, so "сноску" is required instead of the nominative "сноска".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, footnotes are heavily used in literature and academia, reflecting a tradition of detailed scholarship influenced by figures like Tolstoy and Dostoevsky. They often provide historical or philosophical insights, emphasizing the value of context in Russian intellectual discourse.

Related Concepts:

• энциклопедия (entsiklopediya)
• библиография (bibliografiya)
• аннотация (annotatsiya)