Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'ninety'

English Word: ninety

Key Russian Translations:

• девяносто [dʲɪˈvʲæ.nə.stə] - [Formal, used for cardinal numbers in everyday counting and measurements]

Frequency: High (Commonly used in daily conversations, mathematics, and formal contexts like ages or quantities)

Difficulty: A1 (Basic vocabulary for beginners, as numbers are fundamental in early language learning)

Pronunciation (Russian):

девяносто: [dʲɪˈvʲæ.nə.stə]

Note on девяносто: The stress falls on the third syllable ("no"), and the initial "dʲ" is a palatalized 'd' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers. Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

The number ninety (as a cardinal numeral)

Translation(s) & Context:

• девяносто - Used in general counting, specifying quantities, ages, or measurements in both formal and informal settings.

Usage Examples:

• У меня девяносто яблок в корзине.

  I have ninety apples in the basket. (Demonstrates use in a simple declarative sentence for quantity.)

• Ей исполнилось девяносто лет на прошлой неделе.

  She turned ninety years old last week. (Shows use with ages in a biographical context.)

• Эта книга имеет девяносто страниц.

  This book has ninety pages. (Illustrates use in describing measurements or attributes.)

• Мы проехали девяносто километров за час.

  We traveled ninety kilometers in an hour. (Example in a travel or distance context, showing integration with other numbers.)

• В девяносто процентах случаев это работает.

  In ninety percent of cases, this works. (Demonstrates use in percentages, common in statistical or informal discussions.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

девяносто is a cardinal numeral in Russian and is generally indeclinable in its standard form, meaning it does not change for gender, number, or case in most contexts. However, it can appear in compound forms or with other words that inflect. For example, when used with nouns, the noun itself will inflect according to Russian grammatical rules.

Note: Unlike adjectives or verbs, numerals like девяносто do not have extensive inflections, making them straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: None (As a specific number, it has no direct synonyms, but related terms like "девяносто тысяч" for ninety thousand exist for larger scales.)
• Antonyms: сто (one hundred) - Refers to the next higher round number.

Related Phrases:

• девяносто лет - Refers to ninety years, often used in contexts like birthdays or historical events.
• девяносто процентов - Means ninety percent, commonly used in statistics, probabilities, or opinions.
• девяносто дней - Translates to ninety days, as in deadlines or periods of time.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "девяносто" directly corresponds to the English "ninety" as a cardinal number and is used similarly in sentences. It is versatile across formal and informal contexts, such as in mathematics, everyday conversations, or official documents. Be mindful of word order; Russian typically places numerals before the noun they modify, e.g., "девяносто яблок" instead of "яблок девяносто." When dealing with percentages, use "процентов" for accuracy. If multiple translations exist for related concepts, choose "девяносто" for exact numerical equivalence.

Common Errors:

• Confusing it with ordinal forms: Learners might mistakenly use "девяностый" (ninetieth) when "девяносто" is needed for cardinal numbers. Incorrect: "Я хочу девяностый яблоко." Correct: "Я хочу девяносто яблок." Explanation: "Девяностый" is ordinal and requires agreement with the noun's gender and case.

• Over-inflecting the numeral: English speakers may try to decline "девяносто" itself, e.g., saying "девяностого" standalone. Incorrect: "У меня девяностого." Correct: "У меня девяносто." Explanation: As an indeclinable numeral, it doesn't change; only the accompanying noun does.

• Misplacing in sentences: Forgetting to use it with the genitive case in certain constructions. Incorrect: "Девяносто в дом." Correct: "Девяносто в доме." Explanation: In prepositional phrases, ensure the noun is properly cased.

Cultural Notes:

Numbers like "девяносто" in Russian don't carry significant cultural connotations on their own, but they are often used in historical contexts, such as referring to the "1990s" (девяностые годы), a period of major social and economic changes in Russia after the Soviet Union. This can evoke nostalgia or discussion of post-Soviet reforms among native speakers.

Related Concepts:

• восемьдесят (eighty)
• сто (one hundred)
• девяносто тысяч (ninety thousand)