Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'monthly'

English Word: monthly

Key Russian Translations:

• Ежемесячный (/jɪʐɨˈmʲesʲɪt͡ɕnɨj/) - [Formal, Adjective]
• Ежемесячник (/jɪʐɨˈmʲesʲɪt͡ɕnʲɪk/) - [Formal, Noun, Used for periodicals or scheduled events]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in business, scheduling, and media contexts, but not as ubiquitous as basic everyday words).

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of adjective and noun forms in Russian, suitable for learners with basic grammar knowledge).

Pronunciation (Russian):

Ежемесячный: /jɪʐɨˈmʲesʲɪt͡ɕnɨj/

Note on Ежемесячный: The stress falls on the fourth syllable; be careful with the soft 'й' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers. Pronounce it with a clear 'sh' in 'еж' (/ʐ/).

Ежемесячник: /jɪʐɨˈmʲesʲɪt͡ɕnʲɪk/

Note on Ежемесячник: Similar to the above, but ends with a hard consonant; practice the rolling 'r' in 'еж' for authenticity.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Occurring or happening once every month (Adjective form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Ежемесячный - Used in formal contexts like schedules, reports, or events to indicate something that happens monthly, such as meetings or payments.

Usage Examples:

• Ежемесячная оплата производится первого числа. (Eжемесячная оплата производится первого числа.)

  English: Monthly payment is made on the first of the month. (This example shows the adjective in a financial context, demonstrating agreement with a feminine noun.)

• Мы организуем ежемесячные собрания для обсуждения прогресса. (Мы организуем ежемесячные собрания для обсуждения прогресса.)

  English: We organize monthly meetings to discuss progress. (Here, it illustrates use in a business setting, with the adjective modifying a plural noun.)

• Ежемесячный журнал публикуется с 1990 года. (Ежемесячный журнал публикуется с 1990 года.)

  English: The monthly magazine has been published since 1990. (This demonstrates its application in media, highlighting periodic publication.)

• В ежемесячном отчете указано увеличение продаж. (В ежемесячном отчете указано увеличение продаж.)

  English: The monthly report indicates an increase in sales. (Shows variation in sentence structure, emphasizing reporting contexts.)

• Ежемесячные тренировки помогают поддерживать форму. (Ежемесячные тренировки помогают поддерживать форму.)

  English: Monthly workouts help maintain fitness. (Illustrates informal to semi-formal use in health and personal development.)

Meaning 2: A publication or event that occurs monthly (Noun form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Ежемесячник - Refers specifically to a monthly periodical, like a magazine or newsletter, in formal or professional contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Этот ежемесячник посвящен науке и технологиям. (Этот ежемесячник посвящен науке и технологиям.)

  English: This monthly is dedicated to science and technology. (Example highlights its use as a standalone noun for publications.)

• Подпишитесь на наш ежемесячник за небольшую плату. (Подпишитесь на наш ежемесячник за небольшую плату.)

  English: Subscribe to our monthly for a small fee. (Demonstrates marketing contexts, showing the noun in direct address.)

• Ежемесячник выходит тиражом в 10 000 экземпляров. (Ежемесячник выходит тиражом в 10 000 экземпляров.)

  English: The monthly has a circulation of 10,000 copies. (Illustrates use in discussions of media distribution.)

• В ежемесячнике публикуются статьи известных авторов. (В ежемесячнике публикуются статьи известных авторов.)

  English: Articles by famous authors are published in the monthly. (Shows integration into sentences about content.)

• Ежемесячник стал популярным среди молодежи. (Ежемесячник стал популярным среди молодежи.)

  English: The monthly has become popular among young people. (Example in a social or demographic context.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For Ежемесячный (adjective), it follows standard Russian adjective declension patterns, which vary by gender, number, and case. It is a regular adjective and agrees with the noun it modifies.

For Ежемесячник (noun, masculine), it is a regular second-declension noun with standard inflections for case and number. It does not have irregular forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Месячный (similar, but slightly less formal; used interchangeably in some contexts)
  • Раз в месяц (phrase, meaning "once a month," for more descriptive use)
• Antonyms:
  • Ежегодный (yearly)
  • Еженедельный (weekly)

Related Phrases:

• Ежемесячный отчёт (Monthly report; used in business to summarize periodic data.)
• Ежемесячная подписка (Monthly subscription; common in services like magazines or streaming.)
• Ежемесячник по истории (Monthly on history; refers to a specialized periodical.)

Usage Notes:

The Russian translations for "monthly" are precise but context-dependent: use "Ежемесячный" for adjectival descriptions (e.g., events or schedules) and "Ежемесячник" for nouns like publications. In formal writing, prefer these over simpler alternatives like "месячный" to convey regularity. Be mindful of gender agreement when using adjectives, as Russian requires matching with the noun. For English speakers, the key is to practice declensions to avoid errors in sentences.

Common Errors:

• Confusing "Ежемесячный" with "Еженедельный": Learners might mistakenly use "Еженедельный" (weekly) when meaning "monthly." Correct: Use "Ежемесячный" for monthly contexts, e.g., Wrong: "Еженедельная оплата" (Weekly payment); Right: "Ежемесячная оплата" (Monthly payment). This error stems from similar prefixes.

• Forgetting declension: English speakers often forget to change the adjective form, e.g., Wrong: "Ежемесячный книга" (incorrect, as it should agree with feminine "книга"); Right: "Ежемесячная книга." Always check the noun's gender and case.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like "Ежемесячник" are often associated with Soviet-era publications, such as monthly journals on literature or politics, which were staples of intellectual life. This reflects a historical emphasis on regular, state-sponsored media, helping users understand the word's connotations in modern contexts.

Related Concepts:

• Еженедельный (weekly)
• Ежегодный (yearly)
• Периодический (periodic)