Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'periodical'

English Word: periodical

Key Russian Translations:

• Периодическое издание [pʲɪrʲɪˈodʲɪkəɪ ɪzˈdanʲɪje] - [Formal, used in publishing and academic contexts]
• Периодический журнал [pʲɪrʲɪˈodʲɪkəɪ ʐʊrˈnal] - [Informal, specific to magazines]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in professional, educational, and media contexts, but not in everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian noun phrases and formal vocabulary; for 'Периодическое издание', it's B2, while 'Периодический журнал' is also B2 due to its compound structure)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Периодическое издание: [pʲɪrʲɪˈodʲɪkəɪ ɪzˈdanʲɪje]

Периодический журнал: [pʲɪrʲɪˈodʲɪkəɪ ʐʊrˈnal]

Note on Периодическое издание: The stress falls on the third syllable of 'периодическое' (/ˈodʲɪkəɪ/), which can be tricky for learners due to the palatalized consonants; variations in regional accents may soften the 'р' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

A publication issued at regular intervals (e.g., magazines, journals)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Периодическое издание - Used in formal contexts like libraries, academia, or publishing to refer to serial publications with scheduled releases.
• Периодический журнал - Applied in more casual or specific media contexts, such as popular magazines or online periodicals.

Usage Examples:

• Я регулярно читаю это периодическое издание, чтобы следить за новыми исследованиями.

  I regularly read this periodical to keep up with new research.

• В библиотеке есть обширная коллекция периодических изданий по истории.

  The library has an extensive collection of periodicals on history.

• Этот периодический журнал выходит ежемесячно и всегда полон интересных статей.

  This periodical magazine comes out monthly and is always full of interesting articles.

• Подписка на периодические издания помогает мне оставаться в курсе текущих событий.

  Subscribing to periodicals helps me stay updated on current events.

• В интернете легко найти цифровые версии периодических изданий из разных стран.

  It's easy to find digital versions of periodicals from different countries online.

Adjectival use (e.g., something that occurs periodically)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Периодический - Used in scientific or technical contexts to describe events or processes that repeat at intervals, e.g., in physics or schedules.

Usage Examples:

• Периодические встречи команды помогают поддерживать эффективность работы.

  Periodic team meetings help maintain work efficiency.

• Этот процесс имеет периодический характер, повторяясь каждые шесть месяцев.

  This process has a periodic nature, repeating every six months.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'Периодическое издание' is a noun phrase where 'периодическое' is an adjective and 'издание' is a neuter noun. Adjectives in Russian agree with nouns in gender, number, and case, while nouns like 'издание' follow standard neuter declension patterns.

For 'периодическое' (adjective):

For 'издание' (neuter noun, second declension):

'Периодический журнал' follows similar patterns, with 'журнал' being a masculine noun. It does not have irregular forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: Журнал (more specific to magazines), Газета (for newspapers), Сериал (for serialized content)
• Журнал may imply a lighter, popular format, while Периодическое издание is more formal.
• Antonyms: Непериодическое издание (non-periodical publication)

Related Phrases:

• Ежемесячное издание - Monthly publication; refers to a periodical released once a month.
• Научное периодическое издание - Scientific periodical; used in academic contexts for research journals.
• Подписка на журнал - Subscription to a magazine; a common way to access periodicals regularly.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, 'periodical' is best translated as 'периодическое издание' for formal or general use, emphasizing its serial nature, which aligns closely with English usage in publishing. Be mindful of context: use 'периодический журнал' for magazine-specific scenarios. Grammatically, adjectives like 'периодическое' must agree with the noun in case, number, and gender. For English learners, choose 'периодическое издание' in professional settings to avoid ambiguity, as 'журнал' alone might not convey the full periodic aspect.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'период' (meaning 'period' as in time) instead of 'периодическое издание'.
  Correct: Периодическое издание (periodical publication).
  Explanation: 'Период' refers to a time span, not a publication, which can confuse learners mixing it with English 'period'.
• Error: Forgetting adjective-noun agreement, e.g., saying 'периодическое издания' (wrong plural).
  Correct: Периодические издания.
  Explanation: Russian requires full agreement; this mistake often stems from English's lack of declension.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, periodicals like 'Периодические издания' have historically played a key role in disseminating information, especially during the Soviet era when state-controlled journals shaped public discourse. Today, they reflect diverse voices in media, from literary magazines to scientific reviews, highlighting Russia's emphasis on print culture amid digital shifts.

Related Concepts:

• Книга (book)
• Статья (article)
• Газета (newspaper)