Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'practicable'

English Word: practicable

Key Russian Translations:

• осуществимый [ɐˈsut͡ɕɛstvʲimɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• практический [ˈprak.tʲi.tɕ.skʲij] - [Informal, Adjective, Often used in everyday contexts]

Frequency: Medium (This word and its translations are commonly encountered in professional, academic, or technical discussions but not in casual conversation.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate level; requires understanding of adjective forms and nuanced vocabulary, as per CEFR standards. For 'осуществимый', it may be slightly more challenging due to its formal usage, while 'практический' is closer to B1.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

осуществимый: [ɐˈsut͡ɕɛstvʲimɨj]

Note on осуществимый: The stress falls on the third syllable, and the 'щ' sound is a soft palatal fricative, which can be tricky for English speakers. Pronounce it with a clear 'shch' blend, similar to 'fresh cheese' but softer.

практический: [ˈprak.tʲi.tɕ.skʲij]

Note on практический: The initial 'pr' is pronounced with a rolled 'r', and the 'тʲ' indicates a palatalized 't', which softens the sound. This word has a more straightforward pronunciation for learners familiar with loanwords.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: Feasible or capable of being put into practice

Translation(s) & Context:

• осуществимый - Used in formal contexts like business plans or legal documents to describe something that is realistically achievable.
• практический - Applied in everyday situations to mean practical or workable, often in informal discussions about ideas or solutions.

Usage Examples:

• Этот проект осуществимый, если мы получим необходимое финансирование.

  This project is practicable if we secure the necessary funding.

• Его идея практическая, но требует дополнительных ресурсов.

  His idea is practicable, but it requires additional resources.

• В реальных условиях такой план может быть осуществимым только с профессиональной помощью.

  In real conditions, such a plan can be practicable only with professional help.

• Практический подход к проблеме сделал её решение проще.

  A practicable approach to the problem made its solution easier.

• Осуществимый вариант инвестиций должен учитывать рыночные риски.

  A practicable investment option must take market risks into account.

Secondary Meaning: Useful in a practical sense (less common)

Translation(s) & Context:

• практический - In contexts emphasizing utility, such as tools or methods that are effective in practice.

Usage Examples:

• Этот инструмент практический для повседневной работы.

  This tool is practicable for everyday work.

• Практический совет от эксперта сделал задачу выполнимой.

  Practical advice from an expert made the task practicable.

• Осуществимый метод обучения улучшил результаты студентов.

  A practicable teaching method improved students' results.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'осуществимый' and 'практический' are adjectives in Russian, which means they inflect based on gender, number, and case. Russian adjectives follow a standard pattern for first-declension adjectives, with some irregularities in spelling for 'осуществимый' due to its derived form.

Note: These adjectives do not change for feminine or neuter forms in a highly irregular way; they follow standard adjective declension rules. For example, in feminine singular nominative, it becomes 'осуществимая' and 'практическая'.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • возможно (vozmozhno) - More general, meaning 'possible'.
  • реальный (real'nyy) - Emphasizes realism in practical contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • неосуществимый (neosushchestvimyy) - Directly opposite, meaning 'impracticable'.
  • невозможный (nevozmozhnyy) - Means 'impossible'.

Related Phrases:

• осуществимый план - A practicable plan; often used in project management.
• практический подход - A practical approach; common in problem-solving discussions.
• сделать осуществимым - To make something practicable; implies turning an idea into reality.

Usage Notes:

'Осуществимый' is the more precise translation for 'practicable' in formal English contexts, such as legal or technical writing, where feasibility is key. In contrast, 'практический' aligns more with everyday 'practical' usage and is less formal. English learners should note that Russian adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify, which has no direct equivalent in English. For instance, choose 'осуществимый' for abstract concepts and 'практический' for tangible applications. Be mindful of context: in business Russian, these words often appear in reports or proposals.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'осуществимый' interchangeably with 'возможный' (possible), leading to confusion in meaning. Correct: 'Возможный' means something is theoretically possible, while 'осуществимый' implies it can be practically achieved. Example of error: "Это возможно" instead of "Это осуществимо" for "This is practicable." Explanation: The former doesn't convey feasibility in action.

• Error: Failing to inflect the adjective correctly, e.g., using 'осуществимый' in the wrong case. Correct: In genitive singular, it should be 'осуществимого'. Example of error: "Проекта осуществимый" instead of "Проекта осуществимого". Explanation: Russian grammar requires agreement, so always check the noun's case.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of something being 'practicable' often ties into the historical emphasis on pragmatism in Soviet-era planning and modern Russian business. For instance, 'осуществимый' might evoke ideas of five-year plans from the USSR, where feasibility was crucial for economic projects, highlighting a cultural value on realistic implementation over theoretical ideals.

Related Concepts:

• реальный
• возможно
• исполнимый