Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'qualitatively'

English Word: qualitatively

Key Russian Translations:

• качественно [kəˈtʃestvennə] - [Adverb, Formal, Used in academic or scientific contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in professional, academic, and technical discussions but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate level, as it involves understanding adverbial forms and contextual usage in Russian)

Pronunciation (Russian):

качественно: [kəˈtʃestvennə]

Note on качественно: The stress falls on the third syllable ('tʃest'), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the Russian 'ч' sound, similar to 'ch' in 'church'. Pay attention to the soft 'e' vowel.

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Meanings and Usage:

In a qualitative manner (referring to quality rather than quantity)

Translation(s) & Context:

• качественно - Used in formal contexts to describe something based on quality, such as in research or evaluations.

Usage Examples:

• Исследование проводилось качественно, а не количественно.

  The research was conducted qualitatively, not quantitatively.

• В этом отчете мы анализируем проблему качественно, учитывая субъективные аспекты.

  In this report, we analyze the issue qualitatively, taking into account subjective aspects.

• Она подходит к работе качественно, уделяя внимание деталям.

  She approaches her work qualitatively, paying attention to details.

• Чтобы понять культуру, нужно изучать ее качественно, через личные опыты.

  To understand culture, it needs to be studied qualitatively, through personal experiences.

• В отличие от предыдущих, этот метод измеряет данные качественно.

  Unlike the previous ones, this method measures data qualitatively.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

качественно is an adverb in Russian and does not undergo typical inflections like nouns or adjectives. It remains unchanged across cases, numbers, or genders. This is common for many Russian adverbs derived from adjectives.

For completeness, if used in phrases, it may appear in various contexts without alteration:

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • по качеству (po kachestvu) - More literal, used for "in terms of quality," with a slight emphasis on evaluation.
  • качественным образом (kachestvennym obrazom) - Formal alternative, implying a methodical approach.
• Antonyms:
  • количественно (kolichestvenno) - Directly opposite, meaning "quantitatively."

Related Phrases:

• качественный анализ (kachestvennyy analiz) - Qualitative analysis; used in scientific or business contexts to refer to non-numerical evaluation.
• подходить качественно (podkhodit' kachestvenno) - To approach qualitatively; implies a focus on depth over breadth.
• изучать качественно (izuchat' kachestvenno) - To study qualitatively; common in educational settings for in-depth learning.

Usage Notes:

качественно directly corresponds to the English adverb "qualitatively," emphasizing aspects of quality, perception, or subjective analysis rather than measurable quantities. It is typically used in formal or academic Russian, so avoid it in casual conversations. When choosing between translations, use качественно for adverbial contexts; for adjectival forms, consider качественный. Be mindful of sentence structure: in Russian, it often follows the verb it modifies, e.g., "проводить качественно" (to conduct qualitatively).

Common Errors:

• English learners often confuse it with the adjective "качественный" (kachestvennyy), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying "Это качественно метод" (incorrect) instead of "Это качественный метод" (This is a qualitative method). Correct usage: Use качественно as an adverb to modify verbs, not as an adjective.

• Another error is misplacing it in a sentence, such as "Качественно мы анализируем" (awkward) instead of "Мы анализируем качественно" (We analyze qualitatively). Explanation: In Russian, adverbs like this usually follow the verb for natural flow.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and education, the concept of "qualitatively" often ties into a broader emphasis on depth and holistic understanding, as seen in literature and philosophy. For instance, Russian scientific traditions, influenced by figures like Tolstoy or Soviet-era methodologies, prioritize qualitative insights in fields like psychology or sociology, contrasting with Western quantitative approaches.

Related Concepts:

• количественно
• анализ
• исследование