Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'repetitive'

English Word: repetitive

Key Russian Translations:

• Повторяющийся [pɐf.tɐˈrʲæ.jʊ.ʂɕɪj] - [Formal, used for patterns or cycles]
• Однообразный [ɐd.nɐ.ɐˈbraz.nɨj] - [Informal, often implying monotony]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in everyday language, especially in discussions of routines or work)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of adjective inflections, but the basic vocabulary is accessible to learners beyond beginner level)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Повторяющийся: [pɐf.tɐˈrʲæ.jʊ.ʂɕɪj]

Note on Повторяющийся: This word has stress on the fourth syllable; the "щ" sound can be challenging for English speakers as it combines "sh" and "ch" elements. Pronounce it smoothly without pausing.

Однообразный: [ɐd.nɐ.ɐˈbraz.nɨj]

Note on Однообразный: Stress falls on the third syllable; the "зн" combination is soft and nasal, similar to "zn" in "zone" but quicker.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Occurring repeatedly or in a loop, often implying boredom or predictability

Translation(s) & Context:

• Повторяющийся - Used in formal contexts, such as scientific, technical, or descriptive writing, to describe cycles or patterns (e.g., in work or daily routines).
• Однообразный - Applied in informal or everyday speech to convey monotony, like in personal conversations about daily life.

Usage Examples:

• Эта работа повторяющаяся и утомительная. (Eta rabota povtoryayushchayasya i utomlitel'naya.)

  This job is repetitive and tiring. (Shows use in a professional context.)

• Повторяющийся шум от машины не дает сосредоточиться. (Povtoryayushchiysya shum ot mashiny ne dayet sosredotochit'sya.)

  The repetitive noise from the machine doesn't let me concentrate. (Illustrates in a sensory or environmental setting.)

• Его рассказы однообразные, как будто он повторяет одно и то же. (Yego rasskazy odnoobraznyye, kak budto on povtoryayet odno i to zhe.)

  His stories are repetitive, as if he's saying the same thing over and over. (Demonstrates in conversational or narrative contexts.)

• В повседневной рутине много однообразных задач. (V povsednevnoy rutine mnogo odnoobraznykh zadach.)

  In daily routines, there are many repetitive tasks. (Highlights everyday application with a slight nuance of boredom.)

• Повторяющаяся мелодия в песне делает ее запоминающейся. (Povtoryayushchayasya melodiya v pesne delayet yeyo zapominayushcheyusya.)

  The repetitive melody in the song makes it memorable. (Shows positive connotation in creative contexts.)

Meaning 2: Characterized by unnecessary repetition, such as in speech or writing

Translation(s) & Context:

• Однообразный - Common in informal critiques, like reviewing books or conversations, to point out redundancy.

Usage Examples:

• Его речь была однообразной, с повторяющимися фразами. (Yego rech' byla odnoobraznoy, s povtoryayushchimisya frazami.)

  His speech was repetitive, with repeating phrases. (Emphasizes redundancy in communication.)

• Повторяющиеся ошибки в тексте делают его менее убедительным. (Povtoryayushchiyesya oshibki v tekste delayut yego men'she ubeditel'nym.)

  Repetitive errors in the text make it less convincing. (Applies to written contexts.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "Повторяющийся" and "Однообразный" are adjectives in Russian, which inflect based on gender, number, and case. Russian adjectives agree with the nouns they modify and follow standard patterns for hard-stem adjectives.

Note: These follow regular adjective inflections. There are no irregular forms for these words.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Регулярный (regularnyy) - More neutral, used for scheduled repetition.
  • Циклический (tsiklicheskiy) - Emphasizes cycles, often in scientific contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • Разнообразный (raznoobraznyy) - Implies variety and change.
  • Оригинальный (original'nyy) - Suggests uniqueness and novelty.

Related Phrases:

• Повторяющийся цикл (Povtoryayushchiysya tsikl) - A repeating cycle; used in contexts like biology or routines to describe ongoing patterns.
• Однообразный день (Odnoobraznyy den') - A monotonous day; common in personal reflections on boring daily life.
• Повторяющиеся действия (Povtoryayushchiyesya deystviya) - Repetitive actions; often in productivity or psychology discussions.

Usage Notes:

"Повторяющийся" is a more precise match for the neutral sense of "repetitive" in English, especially in formal or technical contexts, while "Однообразный" adds a connotation of boredom, similar to "monotonous." Choose based on the desired nuance: use "Повторяющийся" for factual descriptions and "Однообразный" for emotional or subjective ones. Be mindful of adjective agreement in Russian sentences, as it must match the noun's gender, number, and case. In informal speech, these words are often shortened or combined with adverbs like "очень" (very) for emphasis.

Common Errors:

• English learners often misuse "Повторяющийся" by treating it as invariable, forgetting to inflect it. For example, incorrect: "Повторяющийся задачу" (should be "Повторяющуюся задачу" in accusative case). Correct usage: Ensure agreement, e.g., "Я устал от повторяющейся работы" (I am tired of the repetitive work).

• Confusing it with similar words like "Повторный" (meaning "repeated" as in a single instance). Error: Saying "Повторный день" for a daily routine; instead, use "Повторяющийся день" for ongoing repetition.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like "Однообразный" often reflect the historical emphasis on endurance in daily life, such as in literature by authors like Chekhov, who depicted monotonous routines as a symbol of societal stagnation. This can help English speakers understand how repetition is sometimes viewed as a barrier to creativity in Russian contexts.

Related Concepts:

• Рутина (Rutin)
• Монотонность (Monotonmost')
• Цикл (Tsikl)