Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'percentage'

English Word: percentage

Key Russian Translations:

• процент [prɐˈtsent] - [Formal, Common in mathematical, financial, and everyday contexts]

Frequency: High (This word is commonly used in Russian in contexts like finance, statistics, and daily conversations.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, based on CEFR; requires basic understanding of numbers and proportions, but it's straightforward for learners with foundational vocabulary.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

процент: [prɐˈtsent]

Note on процент: The stress falls on the second syllable ('tsent'). Pronunciation may vary slightly in rapid speech, where the 'r' sound can be softer. Pay attention to the palatalized 't' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A proportion or rate per hundred (e.g., in mathematics, finance, or statistics).

Translation(s) & Context:

• процент - Used in formal and informal contexts for expressing ratios, interest rates, or percentages in everyday life, such as in banking or shopping.

Usage Examples:

• В этом году инфляция составила 5 процентов.

  This year, inflation amounted to 5 percent.

• Он получает процент от каждой продажи в магазине.

  He gets a percentage from each sale in the store.

• Процент успеха в этом проекте превысил ожидания.

  The percentage of success in this project exceeded expectations.

• В рецепте указано добавить 10 процентов сахара к смеси.

  The recipe specifies to add 10 percent sugar to the mixture.

2. A share or portion of something (e.g., in a more abstract sense, like market share).

Translation(s) & Context:

• процент - Applied in business or metaphorical contexts, such as market shares or contributions, often interchangeably with доля for nuance.

Usage Examples:

• Его процент в компании равен 20% акций.

  His percentage in the company equals 20% of the shares.

• Процент участия женщин в этом мероприятии был довольно высоким.

  The percentage of women's participation in this event was quite high.

• В опросе процент положительных отзывов достиг 85%.

  In the survey, the percentage of positive reviews reached 85%.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The word "процент" is a masculine noun of the third declension in Russian. It follows standard patterns for masculine nouns but has some irregularities in plural forms. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: The plural form "проценты" is commonly used for multiple percentages, as in financial contexts. This noun does not change for gender but must agree in case with its modifiers.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: доля (dolya) - Often used for a share or portion, with a more abstract connotation; часть (chast') - For a general part or fraction.
• Antonyms: целое (tseloye) - Meaning "whole" or "entirety," contrasting with a partial percentage.

Related Phrases:

• процент от суммы - A percentage of the total amount (e.g., in calculations like interest).
• процент роста - Percentage of growth (commonly used in economics or statistics).
• высокий процент - High percentage (indicating a large proportion in various contexts).

Usage Notes:

"Процент" directly corresponds to the English "percentage" in most contexts, especially numerical ones, but English learners should note that it's often used with numbers (e.g., 5 процентов). It's neutral in register but leans formal in written contexts. When choosing between synonyms like "доля," opt for "процент" in precise mathematical scenarios. Grammatically, always ensure agreement in case and number, as Russian nouns inflect based on their role in the sentence.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "процент" without proper inflection, e.g., saying "5 процент" instead of "5 процентов" in plural contexts. Correct: "5 процентов" – Explanation: Russian requires genitive plural for quantities, so learners must memorize declensions to avoid sounding unnatural.

• Error: Confusing "процент" with "проценты" in singular contexts, e.g., "проценты от продажи" when meaning a single percentage. Correct: "процент от продажи" – Explanation: Use the singular form for individual instances to maintain accuracy in meaning.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "процент" is frequently discussed in contexts like economic policies or historical events, such as the high inflation rates during the 1990s economic reforms. It symbolizes financial stability or instability, reflecting Russia's history of economic fluctuations, which can add a layer of sensitivity in conversations about money.

Related Concepts:

• доля
• фракция
• коэффициент