Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'iterate'

English Word: iterate

Key Russian Translations:

• Итерировать [i.tʲe.rʲɪˈrə.vatʲ] - [Formal, Technical (used in computing and mathematics)]
• Повторять [pɐv.tɐˈrʲatʲ] - [Informal, General (broader usage, not specific to iteration)]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in technical fields like programming, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with technical vocabulary; for "Итерировать," it's more advanced due to its specialized context, while "Повторять" is B1)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Итерировать: [i.tʲe.rʲɪˈrə.vatʲ]

Повторять: [pɐv.tɐˈrʲatʲ]

Note on Итерировать: The stress is on the fourth syllable; be careful with the soft consonants (e.g., 'тʲ' and 'рʲ'), which are common in Russian and may be challenging for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: To perform a process repeatedly, often in a loop (e.g., in programming or iterative processes)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Итерировать - Used in technical contexts like algorithms or data processing; formal and precise.
• Повторять - Used more generally for repetition; can be informal and applies to everyday situations.

Usage Examples:

• В программе мы итерируем по списку элементов для проверки каждого из них.

  In the program, we iterate through the list of elements to check each one.

• Функция итерирует значения, пока условие не будет выполнено.

  The function iterates values until the condition is met.

• Иногда приходится повторять действия, чтобы добиться точности.

  Sometimes you have to iterate actions to achieve accuracy.

• В научных экспериментах мы итерируем гипотезы на основе новых данных.

  In scientific experiments, we iterate hypotheses based on new data.

• Чтобы улучшить дизайн, дизайнеры повторяют черновики несколько раз.

  To improve the design, designers iterate drafts several times.

Secondary Meaning: To repeat or restate something for emphasis (less common)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Повторять - Informal, used in conversational or rhetorical contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Оратор решил повторять ключевые пункты, чтобы аудитория лучше запомнила.

  The speaker decided to iterate the key points so the audience would remember them better.

• В переговорах важно повторять предложения для ясности.

  In negotiations, it's important to iterate proposals for clarity.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both translations are verbs, so they follow Russian verb conjugation patterns. "Итерировать" is a less common verb borrowed from English/French, and it conjugates irregularly in some aspects. "Повторять" is a regular verb of the first conjugation.

Note: "Повторять" follows standard patterns, while "Итерировать" may not change in some forms due to its foreign origin.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Итерационировать (more formal, specific to advanced computing)
  • Циклировать (to cycle, often in loops)
  • Для "Повторять": Повторить (to repeat once), Дублировать (to duplicate)
• Antonyms:
  • Прекращать (to stop)
  • Завершать (to finish)

Note: "Итерационировать" is a nuanced synonym for "Итерировать," often used in academic contexts.

Related Phrases:

• Итеративный процесс - An iterative process (refers to a method involving repetition for refinement).
• Повторять попытку - To repeat an attempt (common in problem-solving scenarios).
• Цикл итерации - Iteration cycle (technical phrase in programming).

Usage Notes:

• Use "Итерировать" for precise, technical contexts like software development, where the English "iterate" implies a structured loop.
• "Повторять" is more versatile and can replace "iterate" in everyday English, but it lacks the algorithmic connotation.
• In Russian, verbs must agree with subject gender, number, and tense, so pay attention to conjugation as shown in the inflections table.
• When choosing between translations, opt for "Итерировать" in formal or professional settings; "Повторять" for informal or general repetition.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "Итерировать" in non-technical contexts, e.g., saying "Я итерирую слова" instead of "Я повторяю слова" for "I iterate words" in a casual sense. Correct: "Повторяю" is more appropriate. Explanation: "Итерировать" sounds overly technical and may confuse listeners.
• Error: Incorrect conjugation, e.g., saying "Итерируетс" instead of "Итерирует." Correct: Ensure proper ending based on subject. Explanation: Russian verbs have specific endings; practice with tables to avoid this.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and education, terms like "Итерировать" reflect the influence of Western technology and science, especially in post-Soviet contexts where computing has become integral. It embodies a methodical, problem-solving approach valued in Russian engineering traditions.

Related Concepts:

• Алгоритм (algorithm)
• Цикл (loop)
• Рекурсия (recursion)