Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'scholarly'

English Word: scholarly

Key Russian Translations:

• академический /ɐkɐˌdʲemʲɪt͡ɕɪskʲɪj/ - [Formal]
• научный /naʊt͡ɕnɨj/ - [Formal, often used in scientific contexts]
• учёный /ˈut͡ɕɪnɨj/ - [Formal, with a connotation of scholarly expertise]

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

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate, as it involves understanding nuanced academic vocabulary; for 'академический' and 'научный', it's B2, while 'учёный' might be A2 for basic forms)

Pronunciation (Russian):

академический: /ɐkɐˌdʲemʲɪt͡ɕɪskʲɪj/

научный: /naʊt͡ɕnɨj/

учёный: /ˈut͡ɕɪnɨj/

Note on академический: The stress falls on the third syllable, which can be tricky for learners; it may vary slightly in rapid speech.

Note on научный: The initial "н" is pronounced as a soft "n" sound, common in Russian adjectives.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Relating to scholars, academia, or intellectual pursuits (e.g., characterized by deep knowledge or formal study)

Translation(s) & Context:

• академический - Used in formal educational or research settings, such as describing academic papers or institutions.
• научный - Applied in scientific or empirical contexts, emphasizing research-based knowledge.
• учёный - Often refers to someone who is learned or scholarly, with a personal connotation.

Usage Examples:

• Его статья была академической и полна ссылок на классиков. (His article was scholarly and full of references to classics.)

  His article was scholarly and full of references to classics.

• В университете мы изучаем научные методы для проведения исследований. (At the university, we study scholarly methods for conducting research.)

  At the university, we study scholarly methods for conducting research.

• Этот учёный профессор всегда делится своими знаниями на лекциях. (This scholarly professor always shares his knowledge in lectures.)

  This scholarly professor always shares his knowledge in lectures.

• Академический подход к истории требует тщательного анализа источников. (A scholarly approach to history requires thorough analysis of sources.)

  A scholarly approach to history requires thorough analysis of sources.

• Научный журнал публикует только проверенные и тщательные работы. (The scholarly journal publishes only verified and thorough works.)

  The scholarly journal publishes only verified and thorough works.

Meaning 2: Exhibiting qualities of a scholar, such as being meticulous or erudite

Translation(s) & Context:

• учёный - Used to describe individuals or works that demonstrate deep learning, often in a personal or biographical context.
• академический - In contexts emphasizing formality and precision.

Usage Examples:

• Её учёный ум позволил ей быстро освоить сложную тему. (Her scholarly mind allowed her to quickly master the complex topic.)

  Her scholarly mind allowed her to quickly master the complex topic.

• Академический стиль письма требует точности и ссылок. (The scholarly style of writing demands accuracy and references.)

  The scholarly style of writing demands accuracy and references.

• Научный подход к проблеме сделал его работу влиятельной. (His scholarly approach to the problem made his work influential.)

  His scholarly approach to the problem made his work influential.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

These translations are primarily adjectives or participles, which inflect based on gender, number, and case in Russian. 'Академический' and 'научный' are regular adjectives, while 'учёный' can function as an adjective or a noun (meaning 'scientist'). Below is a table for 'академический' as an example; similar patterns apply to 'научный'.

For 'учёный', it is irregular as a participle and changes to 'учёная' (feminine), etc., but remains uninflected in its nominal form.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • интеллектуальный (intellectual, with a broader cultural connotation)
  • эрудированный (erudite, emphasizing wide knowledge)
  • теоретический (theoretical, often in academic contexts)
• Antonyms:
  • неучёный (unlearned, lacking scholarly depth)
  • популярный (popular, as opposed to academic or elite)

Related Phrases:

• академический круг - Refers to an academic circle or community of scholars.
• научный подход - Means a scholarly approach or method in research.
• учёный мир - Describes the scholarly world or realm of intellectuals.

Usage Notes:

'Scholarly' in English often corresponds to 'академический' in Russian for formal, institutional contexts, but 'научный' is preferred for scientific endeavors. Be mindful of the word's gender and case agreements in sentences. For example, use 'академический' with masculine nouns and adjust accordingly. When choosing between translations, opt for 'учёный' if emphasizing personal erudition rather than institutional affiliation. In spoken Russian, these words are more common in educated or professional settings.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using 'академический' interchangeably with 'научный' without context. For instance, learners might say "научный работа" instead of "научная работа" (error in adjective agreement).
  • Correct: "Научная работа" (The scholarly work). Explanation: Adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify.
  • Mistake: Overusing 'учёный' to mean any intellectual, leading to phrases like "учёный человек" for someone who's just book-smart, which is fine, but it can imply a higher level of expertise than intended.

  Cultural Notes:

  In Russian culture, words like 'академический' often evoke the legacy of institutions such as the Russian Academy of Sciences, founded in the 18th century. They carry a sense of prestige and intellectual tradition, reflecting Russia's emphasis on education and scientific achievement, which dates back to figures like Peter the Great and continues in modern academia.

  Related Concepts:

  • интеллектуал (intellectual)
  • исследовательский (research-oriented)
  • академия (academy)