Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'matriculate'

English Word: matriculate

Key Russian Translations:

• Поступить [pɐˈstupʲɪtʲ] - [Formal, often used in educational contexts]
• Зачислиться [zəˈt͡ɕɪslʲɪt͡sə] - [Formal, typically for official enrollment processes]

Frequency: Medium (Common in academic and administrative discussions, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of verb conjugations and context-specific usage. For 'Поступить', it may be slightly more challenging due to irregular aspects, while 'Зачислиться' is straightforward.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Поступить: [pɐˈstupʲɪtʲ]

Зачислиться: [zəˈt͡ɕɪslʲɪt͡sə]

Note on Поступить: The stress falls on the second syllable; be careful with the soft 'пʲ' sound, which is a common difficulty for English speakers. This verb can have aspectual variations, such as perfective 'поступить' vs. imperfective 'поступать'.

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Meanings and Usage:

To enroll or register as a student in a university or educational institution.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Поступить в университет - Used in formal contexts for applying and gaining admission to higher education.
• Зачислиться на курс - Applied when officially registering for a specific course or program.

Usage Examples:

• Он успешно поступил в Московский государственный университет после экзаменов.

  He successfully matriculated at Moscow State University after the exams.

• Студентка зачислилась на факультет иностранных языков в сентябре.

  The student matriculated in the foreign languages department in September.

• Многие абитуриенты пытаются поступить в престижный вуз, но не всем удается.

  Many applicants try to matriculate at a prestigious university, but not everyone succeeds.

• После зачисления в институт, она начала посещать лекции по математике.

  After matriculating at the institute, she started attending math lectures.

• Чтобы поступить в медицинский университет, нужно сдать вступительные тесты.

  To matriculate at a medical university, one must pass the entrance exams.

To be admitted or accepted into an academic program (less formal usage).

Translation(s) & Context:

• Поступить на программу - Informal for being accepted into a course or program.

Usage Examples:

• Она мечтала поступить на магистерскую программу в Санкт-Петербурге.

  She dreamed of matriculating in a master's program in St. Petersburg.

• После собеседования, его зачислили в аспирантуру без проблем.

  After the interview, he matriculated into the graduate program without issues.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'Поступить' and 'Зачислиться' are verbs, so they follow Russian verbal inflections. 'Поступить' is a perfective verb, while 'Зачислиться' is reflexive and can vary by aspect.

Note: These verbs do not have irregular inflections but must agree with gender, number, and tense in sentences.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Вступить (vstupit') - Similar but often used for joining organizations; slight nuance in formality.
  • Принять (prinjat') - More general, meaning to accept or admit.
• Antonyms:
  • Выбыть (vybyt') - To drop out or withdraw from an institution.
  • Отчислить (otchislit') - To expel or remove from enrollment.

Related Phrases:

• Поступить в вуз - To matriculate at a higher education institution; used for university admissions.
• Зачислиться на бюджет - To enroll on a state-funded basis; common in Russian education system.
• Пройти отбор для поступления - To pass selection for matriculation; implies competitive processes.

Usage Notes:

'Поступить' and 'Зачислиться' both correspond to 'matriculate' but 'Поступить' emphasizes the process of entering or applying successfully, often with a focus on exams, while 'Зачислиться' highlights official registration. In formal contexts like Russian universities, these verbs are preferred over direct English equivalents. Be mindful of aspect: use perfective for completed actions. For English speakers, remember that Russian verbs require agreement with the subject in gender and number.

• When choosing between translations, use 'Поступить' for initial enrollment and 'Зачислиться' for ongoing or administrative steps.
• In spoken Russian, these are common in educational discussions but less so in casual conversation.

Common Errors:

English learners often confuse the perfective and imperfective aspects. For example, using 'Поступать' (imperfective) when 'Поступить' (perfective) is needed for a completed action: Incorrect: "Я поступаю в университет каждый год" (implies ongoing action, which is wrong for a one-time event). Correct: "Я поступил в университет в прошлом году." Explanation: Always match the verb aspect to the context to avoid implying repetition or incompletion.

Another error is improper reflexive use with 'Зачислиться'; it's not interchangeable with 'Зачислить' (which means to enroll someone else). Incorrect: "Университет зачислил студента" (correct, but if self-referential, use 'Зачислиться').

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, 'поступить' often relates to the highly competitive university entrance exams (like the Unified State Exam), which are a significant cultural milestone. Success in matriculating can define one's career path, reflecting the value placed on higher education in Russian society.

Related Concepts:

• Студент (student)
• Абитуриент (applicant)
• Вуз (higher education institution)