Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'simultaneous'

English Word: simultaneous

Key Russian Translations:

• одновременный /ɐdnɐvrʲemʲɪnʲɪj/ - [Adjective, Formal, Used in general contexts to describe events occurring at the same time]
• синхронный /sʲɪnˈxronnɨj/ - [Adjective, Technical or Informal, Often used in scientific, technological, or media contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in written and formal language, but less frequent in everyday spoken Russian)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate for adjectives like одновременный due to inflection patterns; slightly easier for синхронный in specific contexts)

Pronunciation (Russian):

одновременный: /ɐdnɐvrʲemʲɪnʲɪj/

Note on одновременный: Stress falls on the third syllable ("re"). Pay attention to the palatalized 'н' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers.

синхронный: /sʲɪnˈxronnɨj/

Note on синхронный: The initial 'с' is soft (palatalized), and the 'х' is a guttural sound similar to Scottish 'ch' in "loch".

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: Happening or existing at the same time

Translation(s) & Context:

• одновременный - Used in everyday and formal contexts to describe simultaneous events, such as in historical or scientific discussions.
• синхронный - Applied in technical fields like broadcasting or computing, where precise timing is key.

Usage Examples:

• Одновременные события часто требуют тщательной координации.

  Simultaneous events often require careful coordination.

• В эксперименте использовались синхронные измерения для точного анализа.

  In the experiment, simultaneous measurements were used for accurate analysis.

• Одновременный перевод позволяет слушателям понимать речь в реальном времени.

  Simultaneous interpretation allows listeners to understand speech in real time.

• Синхронные движения танцоров создают впечатляющее зрелище.

  Simultaneous movements of the dancers create an impressive spectacle.

• Одновременный запуск ракет был ключевым моментом в миссии.

  The simultaneous launch of rockets was a key moment in the mission.

Secondary Meaning: Occurring without delay or in unison (e.g., in performance)

Translation(s) & Context:

• одновременный - In artistic or performance contexts, emphasizing harmony.
• синхронный - In synchronized activities like sports or theater.

Usage Examples:

• Синхронные прыжки фигуристов завоевали золотую медаль.

  The simultaneous jumps of the figure skaters won them the gold medal.

• Одновременный хор пения наполнил зал эхом.

  The simultaneous choir singing filled the hall with echoes.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both translations are adjectives, which inflect based on gender, number, and case in Russian. "Одновременный" follows standard first-declension adjective patterns, while "синхронный" is similar but may vary slightly in technical usage.

For "синхронный", the inflections are regular: e.g., синхронная (Fem.), синхронное (Neut.), синхронные (Plur.). These adjectives do not have irregular forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • синхронизированный (synchronizirovannyy) - More specific to aligned processes.
  • параллельный (paralleln'y) - Used in contexts like computing or paths.
• Antonyms:
  • последовательный (posledovatel'nyy) - Implies sequential order.
  • разрозненный (razrozhennyy) - Suggests scattered or non-simultaneous events.

Related Phrases:

• одновременный перевод - Simultaneous interpretation; a technique used in conferences for real-time translation.
• синхронное вещание - Simultaneous broadcasting; refers to live events aired at the same time across platforms.
• одновременные действия - Simultaneous actions; common in military or coordinated operations.

Usage Notes:

"Одновременный" is the most direct equivalent to "simultaneous" in general contexts and is preferred in formal writing, while "синхронный" is better for technical or modern applications. Be mindful of Russian adjective agreement with nouns in gender, number, and case. For example, use "одновременная" for feminine nouns. In spoken language, these words are less common than in written forms, so context guides the choice between translations.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "одновременный" without proper inflection, e.g., saying "одновременный событие" instead of "одновременное событие" for a neuter noun.

  Correct: "Одновременное событие" - Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree with the noun's gender; here, "событие" is neuter.

• Error: Confusing "синхронный" with "одновременный" in non-technical contexts, leading to awkward phrasing.

  Correct: Use "одновременный" for everyday situations; e.g., avoid "синхронный концерт" when "одновременный концерт" is more natural.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, concepts like "одновременный" often appear in discussions of historical events, such as the simultaneous uprisings in the Russian Revolution, emphasizing unity and coordination. This reflects a cultural value on collective action in literature and media.

Related Concepts:

• параллельный
• синхронизация
• координация