Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'practise'

English Word: practise

Key Russian Translations:

• практиковать [prəkˈtʲi.kə.vatʲ] - [Verb, Formal, Used in general contexts for repeated practice]
• упражняться [uˈprɑʒ.nə.t͡sə] - [Verb, Informal, Used when emphasizing physical or skill-based practice]

Frequency: High (Common in everyday language, educational, and professional settings)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, as it involves basic verb conjugations; for 'упражняться', it may vary to B2 due to reflexive forms)

Pronunciation (Russian):

практиковать: [prəkˈtʲi.kə.vatʲ]

упражняться: [uˈprɑʒ.nə.t͡sə]

Note on практиковать: The stress is on the second syllable; be careful with the 'тʲ' sound, which is a palatalized 't' common in Russian verbs.

Note on упражняться: This is a reflexive verb, so it ends in '-ся', which affects pronunciation slightly in rapid speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

As a verb (e.g., to perform an activity repeatedly to improve)

Translation(s) & Context:

• практиковать - Used in formal or professional contexts, such as practicing a skill or language.
• упражняться - Applied in informal or physical training scenarios, like sports or hobbies.

Usage Examples:

• Я регулярно практикую английский, чтобы улучшить свои навыки.

  I regularly practise English to improve my skills.

• Дети упражняются в игре на пианино каждый вечер.

  The children practise playing the piano every evening.

• Врач рекомендует практиковать медитацию для снижения стресса.

  The doctor recommends practising meditation to reduce stress.

• Спортсмены упражняются на стадионе перед соревнованиями.

  Athletes practise on the stadium before competitions.

• Она предпочитает практиковать йогу в парке, а не в зале.

  She prefers to practise yoga in the park rather than in the gym.

As a noun (e.g., the act of practising, though 'practise' is primarily a verb; related to 'practice')

Translation(s) & Context:

• практика - Used for the concept of practical application or routine exercise in professional or educational contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Его практика английского языка заметно улучшилась за месяц.

  His practise of English has noticeably improved over the month.

• Практика в лаборатории помогает студентам лучше понять теорию.

  Practise in the lab helps students understand the theory better.

• Регулярная практика инструмента необходима для музыканта.

  Regular practise of the instrument is necessary for a musician.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'практиковать' (verb, first conjugation):

This is a regular verb with standard endings. It conjugates based on tense, person, and number. Below is a basic conjugation table for present tense:

Person	Singular	Plural
1st (I)	практикую	практикуем
2nd (You)	практикуешь	практикуете
3rd (He/She/It)	практикует	практикуют

For 'упражняться' (reflexive verb, first conjugation):

This verb is reflexive, so it always ends with '-ся'. It follows similar patterns but includes the reflexive particle. Example in present tense:

Person	Singular	Plural
1st (I)	упражняюсь	упражняемся
2nd (You)	упражняешься	упражняетесь
3rd (He/She/It)	упражняется	упражняются

For 'практика' (feminine noun, first declension):

It declines regularly by case and number:

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	практика	практики
Genitive	практики	практик
Dative	практике	практикам

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: упражнение (more physical), тренировка (training-specific) - 'упражнение' is often used for simpler exercises, while 'тренировка' implies structured sessions.
• Antonyms: теория (theory) - Contrasts with practical application.

Related Phrases:

• практическая работа - Practical work; refers to hands-on tasks in education or profession.
• упражняться в терпении - To practise patience; a common idiom for building endurance in daily life.
• ежедневная практика - Daily practise; used for routines like language learning.

Usage Notes:

'Практиковать' is the most direct translation for 'practise' as a verb and is preferred in formal contexts, such as business or education, where precision is key. It corresponds closely to the British English spelling. In contrast, 'упражняться' is reflexive and better suited for self-improvement or recreational activities. Be mindful of verb conjugation based on subject; always match person and number. When choosing between translations, opt for 'практиковать' for professional scenarios and 'упражняться' for personal ones to ensure natural flow in Russian conversations.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'практиковать' without proper conjugation, e.g., saying "Я практиковать" instead of "Я практикую". Correct: Always conjugate the verb, as Russian verbs change based on subject. This mistake often stems from direct word-for-word translation from English.

• Error: Forgetting the reflexive '-ся' in 'упражняться', e.g., saying "Я упражняю" instead of "Я упражняюсь". Correct: Reflexive verbs require '-ся' to indicate the action is directed at oneself; omitting it changes the meaning entirely.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'практика' often emphasizes the value of hands-on experience over theoretical knowledge, reflecting a historical focus on applied sciences in education. For instance, internships (стажировка) are highly regarded as a form of 'practise', symbolizing the bridge between learning and real-world application in fields like engineering or medicine.

Related Concepts:

• тренировка
• стажировка
• упражнение