Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'implicitly'

English Word: implicitly

Key Russian Translations:

• неявно /nʲɪˈjavnə/ - [Formal; used in technical, philosophical, or academic contexts]
• подразумеваемо /pədrəzʊˈmʲeːvəmə/ - [Informal; often in everyday conversations or explanations]

Frequency: Medium; commonly encountered in formal writing, technical discussions, and academic texts, but less frequent in casual speech.

Difficulty: B2; Intermediate level, as it involves understanding nuanced adverbs and contextual implications. For 'неявно', it may be slightly more challenging (B2+), while 'подразумеваемо' is more straightforward at B2.

Pronunciation (Russian):

неявно: /nʲɪˈjavnə/ - The 'й' sound is a soft palatal approximant, which can be tricky for English speakers; stress on the second syllable.

Note on неявно: Be careful with the soft 'нʲ' at the beginning, which is similar to the 'n' in "new" in English. It may vary slightly in fast speech.

подразумеваемо: /pədrəzʊˈmʲeːvəmə/ - Stress on the fourth syllable; the 'мʲ' is a soft 'm' sound.

Note on подразумеваемо: This word is longer and may involve vowel reduction in unstressed syllables, common in Russian pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: In a way that is implied or suggested without being directly stated.

Translation(s) & Context:

• неявно - Used in formal contexts like logic, mathematics, or philosophy to describe something understood without explicit mention.
• подразумеваемо - Applied in everyday explanations or informal discussions to indicate assumptions.

Usage Examples:

• В контракте это неявно подразумевается, но не указано явно.

  In the contract, this is implicitly understood, but not stated explicitly.

• Его ответ подразумеваемо намекал на проблемы, без прямых обвинений.

  His response implicitly hinted at issues without direct accusations.

• В этой теории неявно предполагается, что все переменные положительны.

  In this theory, it is implicitly assumed that all variables are positive.

• Подразумеваемо, мы все согласны с правилами, даже если они не обсуждены.

  Implicitly, we all agree with the rules, even if they're not discussed.

• Неявно выражая недовольство, она просто вздохнула и вышла из комнаты.

  Implicitly expressing dissatisfaction, she just sighed and left the room.

Meaning 2: Without direct evidence or proof, often in legal or inferential contexts.

Translation(s) & Context:

• неявно - Common in legal or scientific writing to denote inferences.
• подразумеваемо - Used in casual inference or assumptions in conversation.

Usage Examples:

• Суд неявно признал его виновным на основе косвенных доказательств.

  The court implicitly found him guilty based on indirect evidence.

• Подразумеваемо, это решение повлияет на всех сотрудников, хотя и не указано.

  Implicitly, this decision will affect all employees, though it's not specified.

• Неявно, его молчание означало согласие с предложением.

  Implicitly, his silence meant agreement with the proposal.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'неявно' is an adverb and does not inflect for case, number, or gender in Russian, remaining unchanged in all contexts.

'подразумеваемо' is also an adverb derived from the verb 'подразумевать' (to imply). As an adverb, it does not change form. However, if considering the root verb:

Note: As adverbs, both translations are invariable, but understanding verb forms can help with related usages.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • косвенно (/kɐsˈvʲetnə/) - More neutral, used for indirect meanings.
  • намёком (/nɐˈmʲɵkəm/) - Implies a hint, with a subtle difference in suggesting secrecy.
• Antonyms:
  • явно (/ˈjavnə/) - Directly or explicitly.
  • прямо (/ˈprʲamə/) - Straightforwardly, without implication.

Related Phrases:

• неявное согласие - Implicit agreement; used in contexts where consent is assumed without words.
• подразумеваемый смысл - Implied meaning; refers to unspoken interpretations in texts or conversations.
• неявно выраженный - Implicitly expressed; a phrase for describing subtle communication in formal settings.

Usage Notes:

'неявно' is the most precise translation for 'implicitly' in formal or technical English contexts, as it directly conveys the idea of something being implied without being stated. Use 'подразумеваемо' for more conversational scenarios. Both words highlight the Russian tendency to use adverbs for nuance, so pay attention to sentence structure—Russian often places adverbs at the beginning or end for emphasis. When choosing between translations, opt for 'неявно' in written or academic English, and 'подразумеваемо' in spoken language to match register.

Common Errors:

• Confusing 'неявно' with 'явно': English learners might mistakenly use 'явно' (explicitly) when meaning 'implicitly'. Error: "Он явно согласился" (He explicitly agreed) instead of "Он неявно согласился" (He implicitly agreed). Correction: Use 'неявно' to avoid reversing the meaning, as 'явно' indicates directness.
• Overusing in casual speech: Beginners might force 'неявно' in informal contexts where 'подразумеваемо' fits better. Error: "Мы подразумеваемо пошли" (We implicitly went) could sound awkward; instead, use it only for assumptions, not actions.
• Neglecting word order: In Russian, adverbs like these can change emphasis, so placing them incorrectly might alter intent. Error: "Неявно он согласился" vs. correct "Он неявно согласился" for natural flow.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and language, concepts like 'неявно' reflect a preference for indirect communication in certain social contexts, such as avoiding direct confrontation in conversations. This aligns with historical influences from literature (e.g., Dostoevsky's subtle character developments), where implied meanings are key to deeper interpretation.

Related Concepts:

• косвенный
• намек
• предположение