Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'permute'

English Word: permute

Key Russian Translations:

• переставлять [/pʲɪrʲɪˈstavlʲɪtʲ/] - [Informal, Used in technical or mathematical contexts]
• перестановка [/pʲɪrʲɪˈstavlənʲə/] - [Formal, Noun form referring to the result of permuting]

Frequency: Medium (Common in technical, mathematical, or scientific discussions, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian verb conjugations and technical vocabulary; for 'перестановка' as a noun, it may be A2 for basic forms)

Pronunciation (Russian):

переставлять: /pʲɪrʲɪˈstavlʲɪtʲ/

перестановка: /pʲɪrʲɪˈstavlənʲə/

Note on переставлять: The stress is on the third syllable; be careful with the palatalized 'r' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers. Variations in informal speech may soften the consonants.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: To rearrange or change the order of elements, often in a mathematical or computational context.

Translation(s) & Context:

• переставлять - Used for actions involving rearrangement, such as in algorithms or data structures; common in informal technical writing or speech.
• перестановка - Refers to the noun form, denoting the result of rearrangement; applied in formal contexts like mathematics or logic.

Usage Examples:

• В алгоритме мы переставляем элементы массива для сортировки. (In the algorithm, we permute the array elements for sorting.)

  Translation: In the algorithm, we permute the array elements for sorting.

• Чтобы решить задачу, нужно переставлять числа в последовательности. (To solve the problem, you need to permute the numbers in the sequence.)

  Translation: To solve the problem, you need to permute the numbers in the sequence. (This shows the verb in a problem-solving context.)

• Перестановка символов в строке может изменить исходное значение. (The permutation of characters in the string can change the original value.)

  Translation: The permutation of characters in the string can change the original value. (Here, it demonstrates the noun form in a computational scenario.)

• Программисты часто переставляют данные для оптимизации кода. (Programmers often permute data to optimize the code.)

  Translation: Programmers often permute data to optimize the code. (Illustrates usage in professional settings.)

• В математике перестановка элементов множества изучается в комбинаторике. (In mathematics, the permutation of set elements is studied in combinatorics.)

  Translation: In mathematics, the permutation of set elements is studied in combinatorics. (Shows integration with related concepts.)

Secondary Meaning: To alter or exchange positions in a non-literal sense, such as in organizational contexts.

Translation(s) & Context:

• переставлять - In broader contexts, like rearranging furniture or roles; less common but applicable in everyday scenarios.

Usage Examples:

• Мы переставляем мебель в комнате, чтобы изменить пространство. (We permute the furniture in the room to change the space.)

  Translation: We permute the furniture in the room to change the space. (Demonstrates metaphorical use.)

• В компании директор переставляет сотрудников для повышения эффективности. (In the company, the director permutes employees to improve efficiency.)

  Translation: In the company, the director permutes employees to improve efficiency. (Applies to organizational changes.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'переставлять' (verb, imperfective aspect):

This is a first-conjugation verb with regular inflections. It follows standard patterns for Russian verbs, but pay attention to stem changes and aspect variations. The perfective counterpart is 'переставить'.

For 'перестановка' (noun, feminine):

It is a third-declension noun with regular declensions. It does not change in the nominative singular but follows standard patterns for cases.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • перемешивать (similar but implies more random mixing)
  • изменять порядок (more literal, used in formal descriptions)
• Antonyms:
  • оставлять (to leave unchanged)
  • фиксировать (to fix or stabilize)

Related Phrases:

• перестановка элементов - (Permutation of elements; used in mathematical contexts to describe rearranging items.)
• переставлять места - (To swap places; common in everyday scenarios like seating arrangements.)
• циклическая перестановка - (Cyclic permutation; a specific type in combinatorics, often in advanced math.)

Usage Notes:

'Permute' corresponds closely to 'переставлять' in dynamic contexts and 'перестановка' as a static result. In Russian, choose 'переставлять' for ongoing actions (imperfective aspect) and 'переставить' for completed ones. It's more common in formal or technical Russian; in casual speech, simpler synonyms like 'перемешивать' might be used. Be mindful of aspect when conjugating verbs, as English lacks this feature. For multiple translations, select based on context: verb for actions, noun for outcomes.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'переставлять' incorrectly in perfective contexts, e.g., saying "Я переставлял задачу" instead of "Я переставил задачу" for a completed action.

  Correct: "Я переставил элементы" (I permuted the elements). Explanation: Russian verbs have aspects; 'переставлять' is imperfective, so use 'переставить' for finished actions to match English simple past.

• Error: Confusing declensions, e.g., using 'перестановку' (accusative) where nominative is needed.

  Correct: "Это перестановка" (This is a permutation). Explanation: Always check the case based on sentence structure to avoid grammatical errors.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian mathematical and scientific traditions, terms like 'перестановка' are deeply rooted in education, influenced by Soviet-era emphasis on exact sciences. It doesn't carry strong cultural connotations beyond its technical use, but it's essential in fields like computer science, where Russian contributions (e.g., in algorithms) have been significant.

Related Concepts:

• комбинаторика (Combinatorics)
• алгоритм (Algorithm)
• массив (Array)