Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'seventieth'

English Word: seventieth

Key Russian Translations:

• семидесятый [sʲɪmʲɪˈdʲesətɨj] - [Formal, Ordinal, Masculine]
• семидесятая [sʲɪmʲɪˈdʲesətəjə] - [Formal, Ordinal, Feminine]
• семидесятое [sʲɪmʲɪˈdʲesətəjə] - [Formal, Ordinal, Neuter]

Frequency: Low (Ordinal numbers like this are used infrequently in everyday conversation but appear in formal contexts such as dates, anniversaries, or rankings.)

Difficulty: Intermediate (B1 level per CEFR; requires understanding of Russian numeral systems and adjective inflections, which can vary by gender, number, and case.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

семидесятый: [sʲɪmʲɪˈdʲesətɨj]

семидесятая: [sʲɪmʲɪˈdʲesətəjə]

семидесятое: [sʲɪmʲɪˈdʲesətəjə]

Note on семидесятый: The stress falls on the third syllable, which is common in Russian ordinal numbers. Be mindful of the palatalized 's' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers. Variations may occur in rapid speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Ordinal number meaning 'the seventieth' (e.g., in sequences, rankings, or dates).

Translation(s) & Context:

• семидесятый - Used with masculine nouns in formal contexts like historical dates or lists (e.g., "the seventieth item").
• семидесятая - Used with feminine nouns, such as in feminine subjects or titles.
• семидесятое - Used with neuter nouns, often in abstract or general references.

Usage Examples:

• Это был семидесятый день нашего путешествия.

  This was the seventieth day of our journey.

• В этом году отмечается семидесятая годовщина победы.

  This year marks the seventieth anniversary of the victory.

• Она заняла семидесятое место в конкурсе.

  She took the seventieth place in the competition.

• Семидесятое правило в книге кажется наиболее важным.

  The seventieth rule in the book seems the most important.

• К семидесятому году жизни он достиг значительных успехов.

  By his seventieth year, he had achieved significant successes.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

As an ordinal numeral in Russian, 'семидесятый' and its variants function as adjectives and inflect based on gender, number, and case. Russian ordinals generally follow adjective declension patterns, which can be regular but require attention to vowel changes and endings.

Note: These forms are regular for most ordinal numbers derived from cardinals like 'семьдесят'. If the word is used in compound forms or with proper nouns, slight variations may apply, but it does not change irregularly.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • семидесятый (no direct synonyms, but can be rephrased as 'седьмой десяток' in informal contexts, meaning 'the seventh ten').
• Antonyms:
  • Not directly applicable, as ordinals like this don't have antonyms. However, contrasting concepts might include 'первый' (first) for opposition in sequences.

Related Phrases:

• В семидесятом веке - In the seventieth century (used in historical contexts).
• К семидесятому дню - By the seventieth day (indicating a timeline in narratives).
• Семидесятая параллель - The seventieth parallel (in geography or science).

Usage Notes:

The Russian translations of 'seventieth' must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify, unlike English where ordinals remain unchanged. For example, use 'семидесятый' for masculine nouns in the nominative case. In formal writing or speech, such as anniversaries or official documents, these are preferred over cardinal numbers. When choosing among translations, select based on the noun's gender (e.g., 'год' is masculine, so use 'семидесятый'). Avoid using in casual conversation unless specifying exact sequences.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the cardinal form 'семьдесят' instead of the ordinal 'семидесятый' in sequences. Incorrect: 'Это семьдесят день' (This is seventy day). Correct: 'Это семидесятый день'. Explanation: Russian requires ordinals for positions, not cardinals, to maintain grammatical agreement.

• Error: Failing to inflect for case, e.g., using 'семидесятый' in genitive contexts. Incorrect: 'Из семидесятый день' (From seventieth day). Correct: 'Из семидесятого дня'. Explanation: This disrupts sentence flow and sounds unnatural to native speakers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the 'seventieth' often relates to significant milestones, such as the 70th anniversary of World War II victory, celebrated as a national holiday. This reflects Russia's emphasis on historical events and collective memory, where ordinal numbers in dates carry emotional and patriotic weight.

Related Concepts:

• первый (first)
• восьмидесятый (eightieth)
• юбилейный (anniversary-related)