Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'overwhelmingly'

English Word: overwhelmingly

Key Russian Translations:

• в подавляющем большинстве (/v pədɐˈvljaʊʃʲɪm bʊlʲʂɪnstvʲe/) - [Formal, used in statistical or emphatic contexts]
• огромно (/ɐˈɡromnə/) - [Informal, less precise for adverbial use, often as an adverb in spoken language]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in formal writing, news, and academic discussions, but not in everyday casual speech)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate, as it involves understanding complex phrases and adverbial constructions; for 'огромно', it may be A2 for basic forms but B1 in adverbial contexts)

Pronunciation (Russian):

в подавляющем большинстве: /v pədɐˈvljaʊʃʲɪm bʊlʲʂɪnstvʲe/ (Note on в подавляющем большинстве: Stress on the third syllable of 'подавляющем'; the 'щ' sound is soft and palatalized, which can be tricky for English speakers.)

огромно: /ɐˈɡromnə/ (Note on огромно: The 'о' in the first syllable is reduced in fast speech, sounding like a schwa.)

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: In a manner that is overwhelming in degree, extent, or majority, often emphasizing dominance or superiority.

Translation(s) & Context:

• в подавляющем большинстве - Used in formal contexts to indicate a clear majority, such as in polls, statistics, or debates (e.g., in academic or professional English-to-Russian translation).
• огромно - Applied in informal settings to convey something vast or extreme, but less specifically for 'overwhelmingly' in majority senses.

Usage Examples:

• В подавляющем большинстве случаев люди голосуют за эту партию.

  In the overwhelming majority of cases, people vote for this party.

• Опрос показал, что команда выиграла в подавляющем большинстве матчей.

  The survey showed that the team won overwhelmingly in the majority of matches.

• Эта идея была поддержана огромно, но не всеми участниками.

  This idea was supported overwhelmingly, but not by everyone.

• В подавляющем большинстве отзывов фильм описывается как шедевр.

  In the overwhelming majority of reviews, the film is described as a masterpiece.

• Огромно положительные отзывы сделали книгу бестселлером.

  Overwhelmingly positive reviews made the book a bestseller.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'в подавляющем большинстве' is a fixed phrase where 'подавляющем' is the prepositional case of the adjective 'подавляющий'. It does not inflect as a whole but follows standard Russian adjective and noun inflections.

For 'подавляющий' (adjective):

'огромно' is an adverb derived from the adjective 'огромный', which is invariable in its adverbial form but follows standard adjective inflections if used adjectivally.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: в основном (mainly), преимущественно (predominantly) - 'в основном' is more neutral for general contexts; 'преимущественно' implies a slight advantage.
• Antonyms: минимально (minimally), незначительно (insignificantly)

Related Phrases:

• в подавляющем большинстве случаев - In the overwhelming majority of cases (used to generalize scenarios with high frequency).
• огромное преимущество - Overwhelming advantage (implies a significant edge in competitions or arguments).
• подавляющее большинство - The overwhelming majority (a common phrase in political or social contexts).

Usage Notes:

'в подавляющем большинстве' directly corresponds to 'overwhelmingly' in contexts involving quantities or majorities, making it ideal for formal translations. Use it in written English-to-Russian conversions for precision, but opt for 'огромно' in casual speech where exaggeration is key. Be mindful of Russian word order; the phrase often appears at the beginning or end of a sentence for emphasis. When multiple translations are available, choose based on context: formal vs. informal.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'в подавляющем большинстве' without proper case agreement, e.g., saying 'в подавляющий большинство' instead of the correct prepositional case.
  Correct: в подавляющем большинстве
  Explanation: Russian requires adjectives to agree in case, number, and gender with the nouns they modify; this mistake often stems from direct word-for-word translation from English.
• Error: Confusing 'огромно' with 'огромный' and using it as an adjective instead of an adverb.
  Correct: Use 'огромно' for adverbial senses, e.g., 'огромно популярно' (overwhelmingly popular), not 'огромный популярно'.
  Explanation: English learners might over-literalize, leading to grammatical errors in Russian sentence structure.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, phrases like 'в подавляющем большинстве' are frequently used in media and politics to emphasize consensus or dominance, reflecting a historical emphasis on collective decision-making in Soviet-era discourse. This can add a layer of formality that English speakers might associate with bureaucratic language.

Related Concepts:

• преимущественно
• в основном
• абсолютно