Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'reproduction'

English Word: reproduction

Key Russian Translations:

• Воспроизведение [vɐspɐrəˈʐdʲenʲje] - [Formal, used in scientific or technical contexts]
• Репродукция [rʲɪprʊˈduktsɨjə] - [Informal, often in artistic or everyday contexts]
• Размножение [rɐzmˈnoʐənʲje] - [Formal, specifically for biological reproduction]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in educational, scientific, and artistic discussions, but not in everyday casual speech)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of noun declensions and context-specific usage; for 'Воспроизведение', it might lean towards B2 due to its abstract nature)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Воспроизведение: [vɐspɐrəˈʐdʲenʲje]

Репродукция: [rʲɪprʊˈduktsɨjə]

Размножение: [rɐzmˈnoʐənʲje]

Note on Воспроизведение: The stress falls on the last syllable, which can be tricky for English speakers due to the soft 'ж' sound; pronounce it with a gentle, palatalized 'd'.

Note on Репродукция: The initial 'Р' is rolled, common in Russian, and the word has a clear emphasis on the third syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

Biological reproduction (e.g., the process of producing offspring)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Размножение - Used in scientific or educational contexts, such as discussing animal breeding or plant growth.

Usage Examples:

• В природе размножение животных происходит в определённые сезоны.

  In nature, animal reproduction occurs during specific seasons.

• Учёные изучают размножение редких видов для их сохранения.

  Scientists study the reproduction of rare species for their preservation.

• Размножение бактерий может привести к инфекции, если не принять меры.

  Bacterial reproduction can lead to infection if measures are not taken.

• В школьном курсе биологии подробно объясняется размножение растений.

  In the school biology course, plant reproduction is explained in detail.

Artistic or copied reproduction (e.g., making a copy of an artwork)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Репродукция - Used when referring to duplicates of paintings, photographs, or documents in cultural or commercial settings.
• Воспроизведение - Applied in broader contexts, like reproducing sounds or images in media.

Usage Examples:

• Эта репродукция картины Пикассо висит в музее как копия оригинала.

  This reproduction of Picasso's painting hangs in the museum as a copy of the original.

• Воспроизведение музыки на концерте всегда вызывает восторг публики.

  The reproduction of music at the concert always delights the audience.

• Художник создал репродукцию древней фрески для выставки.

  The artist created a reproduction of an ancient fresco for the exhibition.

• Цифровое воспроизведение видео позволяет сохранять исторические записи.

  Digital reproduction of video allows for preserving historical records.

• Репродукция книги в тиражах делает её доступной для широкой аудитории.

  Reproduction of the book in large print runs makes it accessible to a wide audience.

General reproduction (e.g., replication in manufacturing)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Воспроизведение - Common in industrial or technical contexts, such as manufacturing processes.

Usage Examples:

• Завод занимается воспроизведением деталей для автомобилей.

  The factory is engaged in reproducing parts for cars.

• Воспроизведение эксперимента помогло подтвердить результаты исследования.

  Reproduction of the experiment helped confirm the research results.

• Технологии воспроизведения данных важны для цифровой безопасности.

  Data reproduction technologies are important for digital security.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

All key translations ('Воспроизведение', 'Репродукция', 'Размножение') are neuter nouns in Russian and follow standard declension patterns for third-declension nouns.

For 'Репродукция' and 'Размножение', similar patterns apply, with no irregularities. These nouns do not change in gender but vary by case and number as shown.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Копирование (kopirovaniye) - More specific to copying, often used interchangeably with 'Репродукция' in artistic contexts.
  • Дублирование (dublirovaniye) - Emphasizes duplication, with a slight technical connotation.
  • Повторение (povtoreniye) - General synonym for 'Воспроизведение', but less formal.
• Antonyms:
  • Уничтожение (unichtozheniye) - Destruction or elimination.
  • Исчезновение (ischezanovaniye) - Disappearance or extinction.

Related Phrases:

• Аsexualное размножение - Asexual reproduction; refers to biological processes without mating.
• Цифровая репродукция - Digital reproduction; common in modern technology contexts.
• Воспроизведение звука - Sound reproduction; used in audio engineering.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, 'reproduction' is best translated based on context: use 'Размножение' for biological scenarios, 'Репродукция' for artistic copies, and 'Воспроизведение' for general replication. Be mindful of formal vs. informal settings—'Воспроизведение' is preferred in academic writing. English speakers often confuse it with 'production', but in Russian, ensure the noun agrees in case with surrounding words, e.g., in genitive case for possession.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'Воспроизводство' (a common misspelling or confusion with 'production') instead of 'Воспроизведение'. Correct: Stick to 'Воспроизведение' for accurate reproduction. Explanation: 'Воспроизводство' implies manufacturing, which alters the meaning.

• Error: Forgetting declension, e.g., saying 'Я видел репродукция' instead of 'Я видел репродукцию' (accusative case). Correct: Always adjust for case, as in 'Я видел репродукцию картины'. Explanation: Russian nouns must agree with the sentence structure, unlike English.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'Репродукция' often relates to the preservation of art and history, as seen in museums like the Tretyakov Gallery, where reproductions make famous works accessible. This reflects Russia's emphasis on cultural heritage and education, where reproducing historical artifacts is a way to combat loss from events like wars.

Related Concepts:

• Эволюция (evolyutsiya)
• Генетика (genetika)
• Копирование (kopirovaniye)