Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'sixtieth'

English Word: sixtieth

Key Russian Translations:

• шестидесятый /ʂɛsʲtʲɪˈdʲesʲtɨj/ - [Formal, Ordinal number form]

Frequency: Medium (Common in contexts involving dates, ages, and sequences, but not as frequent as cardinal numbers in everyday speech)

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner level; basic understanding of Russian ordinal numbers is typically introduced early in language learning)

Pronunciation (Russian):

шестидесятый: /ʂɛsʲtʲɪˈdʲesʲtɨj/

Note on шестидесятый: The pronunciation features a soft "t" sound (/ʲ/), which can be challenging for beginners. Stress falls on the fourth syllable. Variations may occur in rapid speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

The sixtieth in a sequence (e.g., referring to the 60th item, position, or anniversary)

Translation(s) & Context:

• шестидесятый - Used in both formal and informal contexts for ordinal numbering, such as in dates, ages, or lists. It agrees with the noun's gender, number, and case in Russian sentences.

Usage Examples:

• Это мой шестидесятый день рождения.

  This is my sixtieth birthday. (Demonstrates use in personal contexts, like celebrations.)

• Шестидесятый том энциклопедии был опубликован в прошлом году.

  The sixtieth volume of the encyclopedia was published last year. (Shows use in formal, written contexts involving series or collections.)

• В шестидесятом ряду сидит моя семья.

  My family is sitting in the sixtieth row. (Illustrates use in spatial or event-related contexts, such as seating arrangements.)

• Шестидесятый год ознаменовался важными историческими событиями.

  The sixtieth year was marked by important historical events. (Applies to years or timelines, emphasizing historical or chronological usage.)

• Её шестидесятый юбилей отметили с большим размахом.

  Her sixtieth anniversary was celebrated on a grand scale. (Highlights use in milestone events, varying by gender agreement in Russian.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

шестидесятый is an ordinal adjective in Russian, which inflects based on the noun it modifies. It follows the patterns of first-declension adjectives and changes according to case, number, and gender. Unlike some irregular ordinals (e.g., первый), шестидесятый is regular.

Note: These forms are standard and do not vary irregularly for this word.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • шестидесятый вариант (a variant form, but essentially the same)
• Antonyms:
  • первый (first) - Used for the opposite end of a sequence.
  • последний (last) - Indicates the final item, contrasting with a specific ordinal like sixtieth.

Related Phrases:

• Шестидесятый год - Refers to the year 1960 or a 60th year in a cycle; used in historical discussions.
• Шестидесятилетний юбилей - Means a 60th anniversary; common in personal or institutional celebrations.
• В шестидесятом веке - Refers to the 60th century; though archaic, it appears in historical contexts.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "шестидесятый" directly corresponds to the English "sixtieth" as an ordinal adjective and must agree with the noun it describes in gender, number, and case. For example, use the feminine form for feminine nouns like "год" (year). It's versatile across formal and informal settings but is more common in written or structured speech. When choosing between translations, stick with "шестидесятый" for standard ordinal use; avoid confusion with cardinal numbers like "шестьдесят" (sixty). Pay attention to context: in dates, it might be abbreviated in informal writing.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the cardinal form "шестьдесят" instead of the ordinal "шестидесятый". For example, saying "шестьдесят день рождения" (incorrect) instead of "шестидесятый день рождения".

  Correct: "шестидесятый день рождения". Explanation: Ordinal numbers require the specific ending; this mistake stems from direct translation habits, so learners should memorize the -ый/-ая/-ое pattern for ordinals.

• Error: Failing to inflect for case, e.g., using "шестидесятый" in the genitive case where "шестидесятого" is needed. Incorrect: "к шестидесятый".

  Correct: "к шестидесятому". Explanation: Russian requires case agreement; English speakers often overlook this, leading to grammatical errors in sentences.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the "sixtieth" milestone, such as a 60th birthday or anniversary, is often celebrated with significant events, reflecting the value placed on life's stages. Historically, the 1960s (шестидесятые годы) were a period of cultural thaw in the Soviet era, associated with artistic and social changes, which adds a layer of historical connotation to the word in discussions of that decade.

Related Concepts:

• первый (first)
• второй (second)
• сто (one hundred)
• юбилей (anniversary)