Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'interrogative'

English Word: interrogative

Key Russian Translations:

• вопросительный [vɐ.prə.sʲɪˈtʲelʲ.nɨj] - [Adjective, Formal]
• вопросительное слово [vɐ.prə.sʲɪˈtʲelʲ.nəj ˈslovə] - [Noun Phrase, Informal, Used in linguistic contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in educational, linguistic, and formal writing contexts, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian adjective declensions and noun cases for accurate use)

Pronunciation (Russian):

вопросительный: [vɐ.prə.sʲɪˈtʲelʲ.nɨj]

Note on вопросительный: The stress falls on the third syllable ("tel"), and the "й" sound is palatalized, which can be challenging for English speakers. Pronounce it with a soft "l" sound.

вопросительное слово: [vɐ.prə.sʲɪˈtʲelʲ.nəj ˈslovə]

Note on вопросительное слово: The phrase has a compound stress; emphasize "слово" in isolation. Variations may occur in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Relating to or forming a question (Adjective form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• вопросительный - Used in formal or grammatical contexts, such as describing question words or marks.

Usage Examples:

• В русском языке вопросительный знак ставится в конце предложения.

  In the Russian language, the interrogative mark is placed at the end of a sentence.

• Это вопросительный тон, который выражает сомнение.

  This is an interrogative tone that expresses doubt.

• Вопросительный подход помогает в научных исследованиях.

  An interrogative approach helps in scientific research.

• В грамматике вопросительные местоимения являются частью вопросительного типа предложений.

  In grammar, interrogative pronouns are part of the interrogative type of sentences.

Meaning 2: A word used to ask questions (Noun form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• вопросительное слово - Commonly used in educational or linguistic discussions, especially when referring to words like "who," "what," or "where" in Russian.

Usage Examples:

• В английском "what" является вопросительным словом, аналогично русскому "что".

  "What" in English is an interrogative word, similar to "what" in Russian.

• Изучите вопросительные слова, чтобы улучшить навыки разговора.

  Study interrogative words to improve your conversation skills.

• Вопросительные слова в предложении определяют тип вопроса.

  Interrogative words in a sentence determine the type of question.

• В детских книгах часто используются простые вопросительные слова для обучения.

  In children's books, simple interrogative words are often used for teaching.

• Вопросительное слово "кто" используется для вопросов о людях.

  The interrogative word "who" is used for questions about people.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

вопросительный is an adjective and follows standard Russian adjective declension patterns, which are regular but depend on gender, number, and case. вопросительное слово is a noun phrase where "слово" (word) is a neuter noun and inflects accordingly.

For uninflected uses, such as in fixed phrases, it remains unchanged.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • спрашивающий (sprawʂivajuʂij) - More neutral, used interchangeably in casual contexts.
  • допросный (dəˈprosnɨj) - Implies interrogation, with a slight formal connotation.
• Antonyms:
  • утвердительный (u.tverʲ.dʲɪˈtʲelʲ.nɨj) - Indicates affirmative or declarative forms.
  • изъявительный (ɪzʲ.ja.vʲɪˈtʲelʲ.nɨj) - Used for indicative moods in grammar.

Related Phrases:

• вопросительный знак [vɐ.prə.sʲɪˈtʲelʲ.nɨj znak] - Question mark; used in punctuation to denote questions.
• вопросительное предложение [vɐ.prə.sʲɪˈtʲelʲ.nəj prʲiˈdloʐɛnʲijə] - Interrogative sentence; refers to sentences that ask questions.
• список вопросительных слов [spʲisək vɐ.prə.sʲɪˈtʲelʲ.nɨx slov] - List of interrogative words; a common phrase in language learning.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "вопросительный" directly corresponds to the English "interrogative" as an adjective, especially in grammatical contexts, but it may feel more formal than everyday English usage. Choose "вопросительное слово" for noun forms to match English interrogative pronouns. Be mindful of case agreements in sentences, as Russian requires adjectives to decline with nouns. In informal speech, synonyms like "спрашивающий" might be preferred for a less technical tone.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "вопросительный" without proper declension, e.g., saying "вопросительный слово" instead of "вопросительное слово" (wrong gender agreement).

  Correct: вопросительное слово. Explanation: In Russian, adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify; here, "слово" is neuter, so use the neuter form.

• Error: Confusing it with "вопрос" (question), leading to misuse like "вопрос слово" for interrogative words.

  Correct: Use "вопросительное слово." Explanation: "Вопрос" is a standalone noun; combining it incorrectly can alter the meaning entirely.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and education, interrogative forms are emphasized in language learning due to the language's complex grammar. For instance, mastering interrogative words is key in schools, reflecting Russia's tradition of rigorous linguistic training, which stems from historical influences like Soviet-era education reforms.

Related Concepts:

• восклицательный (exclamation)
• подлежащее (subject)
• сказуемое (predicate)