Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'practice'

English Word: practice

Key Russian Translations:

• практика [ˈprak.tʲi.kə] - [Noun, Formal, Singular; Used in educational or professional contexts]
• практиковать [prəkˈtʲi.kə.vatʲ] - [Verb, Informal; Used for habitual or ongoing actions]
• упражнение [ʊˈprɑːʒ.nʲe.nʲi.jə] - [Noun, Informal; Used specifically for exercises or drills]

Frequency: Medium (Common in everyday language, especially in educational, professional, and self-improvement contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; Requires basic understanding of Russian grammar and vocabulary; For 'практика', it's straightforward; for 'практиковать', verb conjugation adds slight complexity)

Pronunciation (Russian):

практика: [ˈprak.tʲi.kə]

практиковать: [prəkˈtʲi.kə.vatʲ]

упражнение: [ʊˈprɑːʒ.nʲe.nʲi.jə]

Note on практика: The stress is on the first syllable; be careful with the palatalized 'tʲ' sound, which is common in Russian nouns.

Note on практиковать: This is a first-conjugation verb; the 'ovatʲ' ending can vary slightly in casual speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: The act of performing an activity repeatedly to improve skills (e.g., verb form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• практиковать - Used in informal settings for personal development or hobbies, such as practicing a musical instrument.
• упражнение - Applied in structured contexts like workouts or language learning exercises.

Usage Examples:

• Я регулярно практикую йогу по утрам. (Ya regulyarno praktikuyu yogu po utram.)

  I regularly practice yoga in the mornings.

• Ему нужно практиковать речь перед презентацией. (Yemu nuzhno praktikovat' rech' pered prezentatsiyey.)

  He needs to practice his speech before the presentation.

• Это упражнение помогает улучшить память. (Eto uprazhneniye pomogayet uluchshit' pamyat'.)

  This exercise helps improve memory.

• Мы практикуем новый язык в группе. (My praktikuyem novyy yazyk v gruppe.)

  We practice a new language in a group.

Meaning 2: Practical application or experience in a field (e.g., noun form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• практика - Used in formal or professional contexts, such as internships or real-world application.

Usage Examples:

• Практика в компании дала мне ценный опыт. (Praktika v kompanii dala mne tsennıy opıt.)

  Practice in the company gave me valuable experience.

• Студенты проходят практику летом. (Studentı prokhodyat praktiku letom.)

  Students undergo practice in the summer.

• Без практики невозможно освоить профессию. (Bez praktiki nevozmozhno osvoit' professiyu.)

  Without practice, it's impossible to master a profession.

• Эта практика включает работу с реальными клиентами. (Eta praktika vklyuchayet rabotu s realnymi klientami.)

  This practice involves working with real clients.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'практика' (feminine noun, 1st declension):

For 'практиковать' (verb, first conjugation):

It follows regular patterns: Present tense - практикую, практикуешь, практикует; Past tense - практиковал (m.), практиковала (f.); Future - буду практиковать. No irregularities.

'Упражнение' (neuter noun, 2nd declension) is mostly invariable in singular, but changes in plural as per standard rules.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • тренировка [trenirovka] - Similar to 'practice' in sports or skills, but more physical.
  • опыты [opıty] - For experimental practice, with a scientific connotation.
• Antonyms:
  • теория [teoriya] - Theory, as opposed to practical application.
  • бездействие [bezdeystviye] - Inaction or idleness.

Related Phrases:

• Практика делает совершенным - Meaning: Practice makes perfect; Used to encourage persistent effort.
• Проходить практику - Meaning: To undergo an internship or practical training.
• Ежедневная практика - Meaning: Daily practice; Refers to routine exercises for improvement.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, 'practice' as a verb is best translated with 'практиковать' for ongoing actions, while 'практика' fits noun forms in professional contexts. Choose based on context: formal settings prefer 'практика', informal ones might use 'упражнение'. Be mindful of gender agreement for nouns and verb conjugations. Unlike English, Russian verbs require aspect (e.g., imperfective for ongoing practice like 'практиковать').

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'практика' as a verb (e.g., saying "Я практика йогу" instead of "Я практикую йогу"). Correct: Verbs must be conjugated properly; explanation: Russian requires distinct verb forms, so always use 'практиковать' for actions.
• Error: Forgetting case changes (e.g., "в практика" instead of "в практике"). Correct: Use genitive "практике" in prepositional phrases; explanation: This is a common mistake for English speakers due to Russian's complex case system.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'практика' often emphasizes hands-on learning, influenced by Soviet-era education systems where practical training was integral to vocational fields. This reflects a broader cultural value on applying theory in real-life scenarios, such as in engineering or arts.

Related Concepts:

• тренировка
• опыт
• навык