Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'intuitive'

English Word: intuitive

Key Russian Translations:

• интуитивный [ɪn.tu.ɪˈtʲiv.nɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]

Frequency: Medium (This word is commonly used in academic, technical, and everyday contexts discussing psychology or user experience, but not as frequent as basic vocabulary.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate - Requires understanding of abstract concepts and adjective declensions, suitable for upper-intermediate learners per CEFR standards.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

интуитивный: [ɪn.tu.ɪˈtʲiv.nɨj]

Note on интуитивный: The stress falls on the third syllable ("tʲiv"), and the "ы" sound can be challenging for English speakers, similar to a short, centralized vowel. Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Based on or relating to intuition (an instinctive understanding without conscious reasoning)

Translation(s) & Context:

• интуитивный - Used in formal or psychological contexts, such as describing decision-making processes.

Usage Examples:

• Интуитивный подход к решению проблем часто приводит к неожиданным результатам.

  An intuitive approach to problem-solving often leads to unexpected results.

• Её интуитивные способности помогли ей предугадать исход событий.

  Her intuitive abilities helped her predict the outcome of events.

• Интуитивный дизайн приложения делает его простым в использовании для новичков.

  The intuitive design of the app makes it simple to use for beginners.

• В науке интуитивные идеи иногда перерастают в революционные теории.

  In science, intuitive ideas sometimes evolve into revolutionary theories.

Meaning 2: Easily understood or grasped without needing explanation

Translation(s) & Context:

• интуитивный - Common in technical or design contexts, emphasizing user-friendliness.

Usage Examples:

• Интерфейс программы интуитивный, поэтому даже дети могут с ним разобраться.

  The program's interface is intuitive, so even children can figure it out.

• Интуитивный контроль в автомобиле позволяет водителю сосредоточиться на дороге.

  The intuitive controls in the car allow the driver to focus on the road.

• Эта игра имеет интуитивный геймплей, что делает её популярной среди геймеров.

  This game has an intuitive gameplay, making it popular among gamers.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

интуитивный is an adjective in Russian, which follows the standard adjectival declension patterns. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. There are no irregularities, but it does change forms based on context.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • инстинктивный (instinctive) - More focused on natural instincts.
  • естественный (natural) - In contexts where something feels inherent or effortless.
• Antonyms:
  • рассудочный (rational) - Emphasizes logical thinking over intuition.
  • сложный (complex) - Highlights difficulty in understanding, opposite to intuitive ease.

Related Phrases:

• Интуитивное мышление - Intuitive thinking; Refers to decision-making based on gut feelings.
• Интуитивный интерфейс - Intuitive interface; Common in tech for user-friendly designs.
• Интуитивно понятный - Intuitively understandable; Used to describe something grasped immediately.

Usage Notes:

интуитивный directly corresponds to the English "intuitive" in most contexts, but it's more formal in Russian and often appears in psychological, educational, or technological discussions. Choose this word for abstract or professional settings; for everyday conversation, simpler alternatives like "простой" (simple) might suffice. Be mindful of adjective agreement with nouns in gender, number, and case. When translating, ensure the context aligns with intuition versus ease of use.

• In formal writing, pair it with nouns like "подход" (approach) or "дизайн" (design).
• Avoid overusing it in casual speech, as it may sound overly academic.

Common Errors:

English learners often misuse интуитивный by confusing it with "intuitive" in a literal sense, leading to incorrect adjective forms. For example:

• Error: Saying "интуитивный решение" (wrong case agreement) instead of "интуитивное решение" (neuter nominative).
• Correct: "Интуитивное решение проблемы" - Explanation: The adjective must agree with "решение" (neuter noun) in case and gender.
• Another common mistake is translating it too broadly; for instance, using it where "естественный" would be more appropriate, which can alter the meaning.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, intuition (интуиция) is often linked to literary and artistic traditions, as seen in works by authors like Dostoevsky, where characters rely on inner feelings. This reflects a broader Slavic emphasis on emotional depth, contrasting with more rational Western approaches in some contexts.

Related Concepts:

• интуиция (intuition)
• эмоциональный интеллект (emotional intelligence)
• логическое мышление (logical thinking)