Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'quarterly'

English Word: quarterly

Key Russian Translations:

• ежеквартальный [IPA: ɪʐɨk'vartalʲnɨj] - [Formal, Used in business and financial contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in professional and financial discussions, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, per CEFR; requires understanding of Russian adjective forms and time-related vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

ежеквартальный: ɪʐɨk'vartalʲnɨj

Note on ежеквартальный: The stress falls on the third syllable ('vartalʲnɨj'). Be cautious with the 'ж' sound, which is a voiced palatal fricative, similar to the 's' in "measure" but softer.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Occurring or published once every three months, often in a business or financial context.

Translation(s) & Context:

• ежеквартальный - Used in formal settings like reports, meetings, or publications; applies to schedules, documents, or events that happen quarterly.

Usage Examples:

• Ежеквартальный отчёт компании показывает стабильный рост.

  The company's quarterly report shows stable growth.

• Мы проводим ежеквартальные встречи для обсуждения прогресса.

  We hold quarterly meetings to discuss progress.

• Этот журнал выходит ежеквартально, охватывая актуальные экономические темы.

  This journal is published quarterly, covering current economic topics.

• Ежеквартальный анализ помогает выявить потенциальные риски.

  Quarterly analysis helps identify potential risks.

Meaning 2: Relating to a quarter of a year in a more general or periodic sense.

Translation(s) & Context:

• ежеквартальный - In broader contexts like academic or personal planning; less formal than in finance but still precise.

Usage Examples:

• Ежеквартальный план обучения включает новые модули.

  The quarterly learning plan includes new modules.

• В ежеквартальном обзоре обсуждаются изменения в законодательстве.

  The quarterly review discusses changes in legislation.

• Ежеквартальные цели помогают поддерживать мотивацию.

  Quarterly goals help maintain motivation.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Ежеквартальный is an adjective in Russian, which means it inflects based on gender, number, and case. It follows the standard pattern for adjectives ending in -ый. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: This word does not have irregular inflections, making it relatively straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • квартальный (kvartal'nyy) - Similar but slightly less formal, often used interchangeably in some contexts.
  • четвертьгодичный (chetvert'godichnyy) - More literal, emphasizing "every quarter-year," but less common in modern usage.
• Antonyms:
  • ежегодный (ezhegodnyy) - Meaning "yearly," contrasting with quarterly frequency.
  • ежемесячный (ezhemesyachnyy) - Meaning "monthly," highlighting a shorter period.

Related Phrases:

• Ежеквартальный отчёт - A quarterly report; used in business to summarize financial performance.
• Ежеквартальная встреча - A quarterly meeting; common in professional settings for reviews.
• Ежеквартальный план - A quarterly plan; refers to scheduled goals or strategies.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "ежеквартальный" directly corresponds to the English "quarterly" in formal contexts, but it's most commonly used as an adjective modifying nouns like reports or meetings. Be mindful of its inflections to match gender, number, and case in sentences. For example, choose this word over alternatives like "квартальный" when emphasizing regularity. In informal speech, Russians might opt for simpler phrases, so it's ideal for written or professional English-Russian translations.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "ежеквартальный" without proper inflection, e.g., saying "ежеквартальный план" when it should be "ежеквартальном плане" in the prepositional case.

  Correct: Ежеквартальном плане (in the prepositional case). Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree with the nouns they modify, so learners often forget case changes, leading to grammatical errors.

• Error: Confusing it with "ежегодный" (yearly), e.g., translating "quarterly report" as "ежегодный отчёт."

  Correct: Ежеквартальный отчёт. Explanation: This mix-up stems from similar prefixes; always check the time frame to select the right word.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian business culture, "ежеквартальный" is frequently associated with financial reporting, influenced by Western practices like those in the U.S. or EU. For instance, companies in Russia often align their quarterly cycles with international standards, reflecting globalization, but they may adapt it to local fiscal calendars, such as those tied to the Russian tax year.

Related Concepts:

• ежегодный (yearly)
• ежемесячный (monthly)
• полугодичный (semi-annual)