Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'fruitful'

English Word: fruitful

Key Russian Translations:

• плодотворный /plə.dɐfˈtor.nɨj/ - [Adjective, Formal]

Frequency: Medium (Common in academic, professional, and literary contexts, but not everyday casual speech)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of adjective declensions and formal vocabulary, per CEFR standards)

Pronunciation (Russian):

плодотворный: /plə.dɐfˈtor.nɨj/

Note on плодотворный: The stress falls on the third syllable ("tor"), which can be tricky for learners due to Russian's complex vowel reductions. Pronounce it with a soft "r" sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Producing good or helpful results; productive (e.g., in work or ideas)

Translation(s) & Context:

• плодотворный - Used in formal or professional settings to describe activities that yield positive outcomes, such as meetings or research.

Usage Examples:

• Эта плодотворная дискуссия помогла нам найти решение проблемы.

  This fruitful discussion helped us find a solution to the problem.

• Его плодотворная карьера в науке принесла множество открытий.

  His fruitful career in science brought about numerous discoveries.

• Плодотворный подход к обучению включает регулярные практики.

  A fruitful approach to learning involves regular practice.

• В плодотворном сотрудничестве две компании разработали новый продукт.

  In fruitful collaboration, the two companies developed a new product.

• Её плодотворные усилия в садоводстве преобразили сад.

  Her fruitful efforts in gardening transformed the garden.

Meaning 2: Fertile or producing much fruit (e.g., literal for land or plants)

Translation(s) & Context:

• плодотворный - Often used metaphorically in agricultural or natural contexts, but can overlap with Meaning 1 in extended usage.

Usage Examples:

• Эта плодотворная почва идеальна для выращивания фруктов.

  This fruitful soil is ideal for growing fruits.

• Плодотворные поля региона обеспечивают высокий урожай.

  The fruitful fields of the region ensure a high yield.

• В плодотворном климате деревья дают обильный урожай.

  In the fruitful climate, the trees produce an abundant harvest.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

плодотворный is an adjective and follows the standard pattern of Russian adjectives, which inflect for gender, number, and case. It is a regular adjective, so it changes endings based on agreement with the noun it modifies. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: This adjective does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward once basic declension rules are learned.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • производительный (more focused on efficiency, often in industrial contexts)
  • урожайный (commonly used for agricultural fertility)
  • эффективный (emphasizes effectiveness over fruitfulness)
• Antonyms:
  • бесплодный (barren or unproductive)
  • непродуктивный (unproductive or inefficient)

Related Phrases:

• плодотворная работа - Fruitful work (Refers to productive labor or tasks that yield results.)
• плодотворное сотрудничество - Fruitful collaboration (Used for successful partnerships in business or projects.)
• плодотворный период - Fruitful period (Describes a time of high productivity, e.g., in history or personal life.)

Usage Notes:

плодотворный directly corresponds to "fruitful" in English, emphasizing outcomes that are abundant or beneficial, but it is more commonly used in formal, written, or professional English contexts rather than casual speech. Be mindful of its adjective nature; always ensure it agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. For example, choose плодотворный for a masculine noun, плодотворная for feminine. When multiple translations exist, opt for плодотворный if the focus is on long-term productivity, whereas урожайный might suit agricultural themes better.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using плодотворный without proper declension, e.g., saying "в плодотворный день" instead of "в плодотворном дне" (for prepositional case).

  Correct: в плодотворном дне (in a fruitful day). Explanation: Russian adjectives must match the case of the noun; ignoring this leads to grammatical errors common among beginners.

• Error: Confusing it with nouns like "плод" (fruit), leading to misuse in sentences, e.g., treating it as a noun.

  Correct: Use it as an adjective only, e.g., "плодотворный проект" instead of "плод проект." Explanation: Learners often overlook part-of-speech differences, so practice with full sentences to reinforce its role.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like плодотворный often appear in literature and historical contexts to describe eras of innovation, such as the "плодотворный период" in Soviet science. It reflects a cultural emphasis on collective productivity and achievement, contrasting with Western individualism in similar concepts.

Related Concepts:

• урожай (harvest)
• производительность (productivity)
• эффективность (efficiency)