Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'geographic'

English Word: geographic

Key Russian Translations:

• географический /ɡʲɪɐˈɡrafʲɪtɕɪskʲɪj/ - [Adjective, Formal]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in academic, scientific, and educational contexts, but not in everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian adjective declensions and vocabulary related to geography)

Pronunciation (Russian):

географический: /ɡʲɪɐˈɡrafʲɪtɕɪskʲɪj/

Note on географический: The pronunciation features a palatalized 'г' sound (/ɡʲ/), which can be challenging for English speakers; it sounds like a soft 'g' before a vowel. Stress falls on the fourth syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: Relating to the study of the Earth's physical features, climate, and human activity.

Translation(s) & Context:

• географический - Used in formal contexts like education, science, or mapping to describe anything related to geography as a discipline.

Usage Examples:

• Этот курс охватывает географические особенности России.

  This course covers the geographic features of Russia.

• Географический атлас содержит карты всех континентов.

  The geographic atlas contains maps of all continents.

• В географическом исследовании мы изучаем климатические зоны.

  In the geographic study, we examine climatic zones.

• Географический анализ помогает понять миграционные пути.

  Geographic analysis helps understand migration paths.

• Эта книга обсуждает географические различия между регионами.

  This book discusses the geographic differences between regions.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Географический is an adjective, which follows the standard rules for Russian adjectives. It declines based on gender, number, and case. Below is a table showing its inflections:

Note: This adjective is regular and follows the first declension pattern for hard-stem adjectives.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • территориальный (territorial) - Often used interchangeably in contexts of land division.
  • региональный (regional) - Focuses on specific areas rather than global geography.
• Antonyms:
  • нongeографический (nongeographic) - Rarely used; implies unrelated to geography.
  • абстрактный (abstract) - In philosophical contexts, contrasting with physical geographic concepts.

Related Phrases:

• географическая карта (geographic map) - A map showing physical and human-made features; used in navigation and education.
• географическое положение (geographic location) - Refers to the position of a place on Earth; important in strategic planning.
• географическая среда (geographic environment) - Describes the natural surroundings; often discussed in environmental studies.

Usage Notes:

Географический directly corresponds to the English "geographic" as an adjective, but in Russian, it must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. For example, use the feminine form with feminine nouns like "страна" (country). It's primarily formal and academic, so avoid in casual speech. When choosing between synonyms like "территориальный," opt for географический if the focus is on Earth's physical aspects rather than political boundaries.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the base form "географический" without declension, e.g., "Я живу в географический район" (incorrect).

  Correct: "Я живу в географическом районе" (with genitive case).

  Explanation: Russian adjectives must decline; failing to do so makes the sentence grammatically incorrect and confusing.

• Error: Confusing with "геология" (geology), leading to misuse like "географический камень" for a geological rock.

  Correct: Use "геологический камень" if referring to geology.

  Explanation: These terms are related but distinct; "geographic" deals with broad spatial features, not rock formations.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like "географический" are prominent in education and national identity, especially given Russia's vast territory. For instance, geographic studies often emphasize the country's diverse landscapes, from tundra to mountains, reflecting historical explorations like those by early Russian geographers in the 18th century.

Related Concepts:

• климатический (climatic)
• топографический (topographic)
• экологический (ecological)