Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'score'

English Word: score

Key Russian Translations:

• счет [ˈʂʲɛt] - [Formal, used in sports or games]
• балл [bɑɫ] - [Informal, used for points or grades]
• результат [rʲɪˈzʊltət] - [Neutral, for overall outcome or score in contexts like exams]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in sports, education, and everyday conversations, but varies by context)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, based on CEFR; requires basic understanding of Russian noun cases and vocabulary, though 'счет' might be A2 for beginners in sports contexts)

Pronunciation (Russian):

счет: [ˈʂʲɛt]

балл: [bɑɫ]

результат: [rʲɪˈzʊltət]

Note on счет: The 'щ' sound is a soft, palatalized 'sh' which can be challenging for English speakers; it's softer than the English 'sh' in 'she'.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Points or tally in a game or competition

Translation(s) & Context:

• счет - Used in formal sports contexts, such as football or tennis matches.
• балл - Informal for scoring points in games or quizzes.

Usage Examples:

• В футболе команда выиграла со счетом 3:1.

  In football, the team won with a score of 3:1.

• Игрок набрал 10 баллов в этой игре.

  The player scored 10 points in this game.

• Финальный счет матча был 2:2.

  The final score of the match was 2:2.

• Счет постоянно менялся во время соревнования.

  The score kept changing during the competition.

Meaning 2: A grade or mark in an evaluation

Translation(s) & Context:

• оценка - Used in educational or professional settings for grades.
• результат - For overall results or scores in tests.

Usage Examples:

• Его оценка по экзамену была отличной – 5 баллов.

  His score on the exam was excellent – 5 points.

• Результат теста показал высокий счет в математике.

  The test result showed a high score in math.

• Она получила средний счет по русскому языку.

  She got an average score in Russian language.

• Общий счет курса определяет итоговую оценку.

  The overall score of the course determines the final grade.

• Счет в тесте был ниже ожидаемого.

  The score on the test was lower than expected.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Most key translations like 'счет' and 'балл' are nouns, which inflect based on case, number, and gender in Russian. 'Счет' is a masculine noun and follows the standard third-declension pattern, while 'балл' is also masculine but can vary slightly.

'Результат' is a masculine noun with regular inflections similar to 'счет'. Note that 'счет' has spelling variations in some cases due to vowel reduction.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • оценка (similar to 'score' in grading, but more formal)
  • показатель (used for metrics or indicators, with a statistical nuance)
  • итог (for final results, often in summaries)
• Antonyms:
  • проигрыш (loss, opposite in competitive contexts)
  • неудача (failure, for poor scores)

Related Phrases:

• Счёт один-ноль – Refers to a 1-0 score in sports, meaning a close game.
• Полный счёт – Means the full or final score, used in match summaries.
• Набрать баллы – To accumulate points, often in educational or game contexts.
• Результат матча – The outcome or score of a match, emphasizing results.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, 'счет' directly corresponds to 'score' in sports but may require context for other meanings. Always consider the grammatical case; for example, use genitive for possession (e.g., 'счёта команды'). 'Балл' is ideal for point-based systems like exams. Choose between translations based on formality: 'счет' for official contexts and 'балл' for casual ones. English speakers should note that Russian scores often use colons (e.g., 3:1) in sports.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'счет' interchangeably with 'оценка' without context, e.g., saying "Мой счет в школе" instead of "Моя оценка в школе".

  Correct: 'Оценка' is better for grades. Explanation: 'Счет' implies a tally, not an evaluation, leading to confusion in educational settings.

• Error: Forgetting noun inflections, e.g., using nominative 'счет' in all cases.

  Correct: Use 'счёта' in genitive (e.g., "Я видел счёта"). Explanation: This is a common mistake for beginners, as Russian requires case agreement, unlike English.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, scores in sports like football (soccer) are a big part of national identity, with events like the World Cup evoking strong emotions. Phrases like 'счёт 1:0' are commonly used in casual conversations, reflecting the importance of collective achievements in Russian society.

Related Concepts:

• матч (match)
• турнир (tournament)
• экзамен (exam)
• рейтинг (rating)