Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'prevision'

English Word: prevision

Key Russian Translations:

• предвидение [prʲɪdvʲɪˈdʲenʲjə] - [Formal, used in contexts involving foresight or prediction]
• пророчество [prɐˈrot͡ɕɪstvə] - [Formal, often implying a prophetic or visionary element]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in intellectual, philosophical, or scientific discussions, but not in everyday casual speech)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of abstract concepts and noun declensions, though basic forms are accessible to learners at this level)

Pronunciation (Russian):

предвидение: [prʲɪdvʲɪˈdʲenʲjə] (Note the soft 'д' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers; it's pronounced with a palatalized 'd' as in 'dew')

пророчество: [prɐˈrot͡ɕɪstvə] (Emphasize the stress on the third syllable; the 'ч' is a voiceless palatal fricative, similar to 'ch' in 'loch')

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Meanings and Usage:

First meaning: Foresight or the ability to predict future events

Translation(s) & Context:

• предвидение - Used in formal or academic contexts, such as discussing scientific predictions or philosophical insights.
• пророчество - Applied in contexts involving mysticism, religion, or literature, where a prophetic vision is implied.

Usage Examples:

• Его предвидение экономического кризиса спасло компанию от банкротства.

  His prevision of the economic crisis saved the company from bankruptcy.

• В её пророчестве говорилось о грядущих переменах в мире.

  In her prevision (prophecy), she spoke of upcoming changes in the world.

• Предвидение учёных помогает предотвратить природные катастрофы.

  The prevision of scientists helps prevent natural disasters.

• Это пророчество оказалось точным, как и многие её предыдущие предвидения.

  This prevision turned out to be accurate, like many of her previous ones.

• Без предвидения невозможно планировать долгосрочные проекты.

  Without prevision, it's impossible to plan long-term projects.

Second meaning: A preliminary or advance plan (less common usage)

Translation(s) & Context:

• предвидение - Rarely used in this sense; more common in older or literary Russian to mean a preliminary forecast.

Usage Examples:

• Его предвидение проекта включало все возможные риски.

  His prevision of the project included all possible risks.

• Предвидение бюджета оказалось неполным из-за непредвиденных расходов.

  The prevision of the budget was incomplete due to unforeseen expenses.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "предвидение" and "пророчество" are neuter nouns in Russian, which means they follow standard neuter declension patterns. They are inflected based on case, number, and gender agreements. "Предвидение" is a common noun with regular inflections, while "пророчество" follows similar rules.

Note: These nouns do not have irregular forms, making them relatively straightforward for learners, but always pay attention to case endings in sentences.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • предсказание (predskazanie) - More general term for prediction, often used in everyday contexts.
  • визионерство (vizionerstvo) - Implies a visionary approach, with a slight connotation of innovation.
• Antonyms:
  • неведение (nevedenie) - Ignorance or lack of knowledge.
  • слепота (slepota) - Blindness, metaphorically meaning inability to foresee.

Related Phrases:

• Иметь предвидение - To have foresight; often used in planning or decision-making contexts.
• Пророчество о будущем - A prophecy about the future; common in literary or historical discussions.
• Потерять предвидение - To lose foresight; implies a failure in anticipation, with a metaphorical sense.

Usage Notes:

"Предвидение" directly corresponds to the English "prevision" in its sense of foresight, but it's more formal and less common in casual speech. Use it in academic or professional settings to avoid sounding overly literary. "Пророчество" is best for contexts with a mystical or prophetic undertone. When choosing between translations, opt for "предвидение" for scientific predictions and "пророчество" for religious or fictional scenarios. Grammatically, always ensure the noun agrees in case with its modifiers, as Russian requires this for proper sentence structure.

• Be cautious with word order; in Russian, the subject often comes first, but adjectives must precede the noun.
• In informal speech, native speakers might prefer simpler synonyms like "предсказание" instead of "предвидение".

Common Errors:

English learners often confuse "предвидение" with "предсказание," using them interchangeably. For example, an incorrect usage might be: "Его предсказание кризиса" when "предвидение" is more appropriate for a calculated foresight. Correct version: "Его предвидение кризиса." This error stems from overlooking the nuanced connotations—fix it by focusing on context and practicing declensions to ensure proper case agreement.

• Error: Omitting case endings, e.g., saying "в предвидение" instead of "в предвидении" (Prepositional case). Correct: Use the right ending to avoid grammatical errors.
• Error: Overusing in casual talk, e.g., "Моё предвидение погоды" for weather forecast; better to say "прогноз погоды." Explanation: "Предвидение" sounds too formal here.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "предвидение" and "пророчество" often evoke historical and literary references, such as in the works of Dostoevsky or Tolstoy, where foresight is tied to fate and destiny. This reflects a broader Slavic tradition of valuing prophetic visions, as seen in folklore and Orthodox Christianity, where prophets and seers play significant roles.

Related Concepts:

• предсказание
• будущее
• визионер
• пророк