Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'study'

English Word: study

Key Russian Translations:

• изучать /ɪˈzu.t͡ɕətʲ/ - [Verb, Informal, Used in educational contexts]
• изучение /ɪˈzu.t͡ɕə.nʲjə/ - [Noun, Formal, Refers to the act or process of studying]
• кабинет /kɐˈbʲi.nʲɪt/ - [Noun, Neutral, Refers specifically to a study room or office]

Frequency: High (especially in academic and everyday contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of verb conjugations and noun declensions; for 'изучать', it's straightforward for regular verbs, but 'изучение' may vary by context)

Pronunciation (Russian):

изучать: /ɪˈzu.t͡ɕətʲ/

изучение: /ɪˈzu.t͡ɕə.nʲjə/

кабинет: /kɐˈbʲi.nʲɪt/

Note on изучать: The stress falls on the second syllable; be careful with the palatalized 'тʲ' sound, which is common in Russian verbs.

Note on изучение: Pronunciation may soften in casual speech, and the ending can vary slightly in dialects.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: To acquire knowledge or learn about a subject (Verb form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• изучать - Used in formal and informal educational settings, such as school or self-study.

Usage Examples:

• Я изучаю русский язык каждый день.

  I study the Russian language every day.

• Студенты изучают математику в университете.

  Students study mathematics at the university.

• Она предпочитает изучать историю через книги.

  She prefers to study history through books.

• Мы изучаем новые технологии в лаборатории.

  We study new technologies in the lab.

Meaning 2: The act or process of learning (Noun form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• изучение - Often used in academic or professional contexts to describe systematic learning.

Usage Examples:

• Изучение иностранных языков помогает в карьере.

  Studying foreign languages helps in one's career.

• Его изучение науки началось в детстве.

  His study of science began in childhood.

• Изучение литературы требует глубокого анализа.

  The study of literature requires in-depth analysis.

• Результаты изучения были опубликованы в журнале.

  The results of the study were published in the journal.

Meaning 3: A room dedicated to work or study (Noun form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• кабинет - Typically refers to a private room for work, like an office or study space.

Usage Examples:

• В его кабинете всегда тихо и уютно.

  In his study, it's always quiet and cozy.

• Она работает в своем кабинете допоздна.

  She works in her study late into the night.

• Кабинет полон книг и документов.

  The study is full of books and documents.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'изучать' (verb, first conjugation): This is a regular verb that follows standard patterns. It conjugates based on tense, aspect, and person.

Person	Present Tense	Past Tense
I	изучаю	изучал(а)
You (singular)	изучаешь	изучал(а)
He/She/It	изучает	изучал(а)
We	изучаем	изучали
You (plural)	изучаете	изучали
They	изучают	изучали

For 'изучение' (noun, neuter): Declines as a regular neuter noun in the second declension. It is invariant in plural forms for some cases.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	изучение	изучения
Genitive	изучения	изучений
Dative	изучению	изучениям

For 'кабинет' (noun, masculine): A regular masculine noun with standard declension; it does not have irregularities.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: учить (to teach/learn), осваивать (to master), постигать (to comprehend) - Note: 'учить' can imply teaching, so use 'изучать' for personal learning.
• Antonyms: игнорировать (to ignore), забывать (to forget)

Related Phrases:

• Изучать язык - Studying a language; often used for language acquisition programs.
• Глубокое изучение - In-depth study; implies thorough research or analysis.
• Кабинет для работы - A study for work; refers to a dedicated workspace.

Usage Notes:

'Изучать' directly corresponds to the English verb 'to study' in educational contexts but emphasizes active learning. It is versatile across formal and informal settings, though in very formal writing, 'проводить исследование' might be preferred for scientific study. For the noun 'изучение', it aligns with 'study' as a process, while 'кабинет' is more literal for a physical space. When choosing between translations, consider the context: use 'изучать' for verbs and 'изучение' for nouns. Grammatically, verbs like 'изучать' require agreement with subject and object cases.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing 'изучать' with 'учить', thinking they are identical. Correct: 'Учить' often means 'to teach' (e.g., "Я учу учеников" - I teach students), while 'изучать' means 'to study' (e.g., "Я изучаю язык" - I study the language). Incorrect example: "Я учу русский" (might imply teaching Russian); Correct: "Я изучаю русский".
• Error: Forgetting to conjugate 'изучать' properly in sentences. Correct: Ensure the verb ends match the subject (e.g., "Мы изучаем" for 'we').

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'изучение' (study) is highly emphasized, especially in education, reflecting a tradition of intellectual pursuit from the Soviet era. For instance, 'кабинет' as a personal study space symbolizes dedication to knowledge, often seen in literature like Tolstoy's works, where characters retreat to their studies for reflection.

Related Concepts:

• обучение (education)
• исследование (research)
• университет (university)