Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'subtraction'

English Word: subtraction

Key Russian Translations:

• вычитание [vɨtʂɨ'tanʲɪe] - [Formal, Mathematical context]

Frequency: High (Commonly used in educational, scientific, and everyday mathematical discussions.)

Difficulty: Intermediate (B1) - Suitable for learners with basic Russian knowledge, as it involves mathematical terminology that requires familiarity with noun declensions.

Pronunciation (Russian):

вычитание: [vɨtʂɨ'tanʲɪe]

Note on вычитание: The stress falls on the third syllable ('tanʲɪe'). Be mindful of the palatalized 't' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers due to the absence of a direct equivalent in English phonetics.

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Meanings and Usage:

Mathematical operation of taking away one number from another.

Translation(s) & Context:

• вычитание - Used in formal mathematical, educational, or scientific contexts to describe the process of subtraction.

Usage Examples:

• В математике вычитание является одной из основных арифметических операций.

  In mathematics, subtraction is one of the basic arithmetic operations.

• Дети в начальной школе учатся выполнять вычитание простых чисел.

  Children in elementary school learn to perform subtraction of simple numbers.

• Для решения уравнения выполните вычитание: 15 минус 7 равно 8.

  To solve the equation, perform subtraction: 15 minus 7 equals 8.

• В повседневной жизни вычитание помогает отслеживать расходы и доходы.

  In everyday life, subtraction helps track expenses and income.

• Современные калькуляторы автоматически обрабатывают вычитание больших чисел.

  Modern calculators automatically handle subtraction of large numbers.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Вычитание" is a neuter noun in Russian, following the standard second declension pattern. It is a regular noun with predictable inflections based on case and number. Below is a table outlining its key forms:

Note: This noun does not have irregular forms, making it straightforward for learners once basic declension rules are understood.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: вычит (informal verb form, meaning 'to subtract'); минусование (less common, emphasizing the minus operation)
• Antonyms: сложение (addition) - Often used in contrast in mathematical contexts to highlight opposite operations.

Related Phrases:

• Арифметическое вычитание - Arithmetic subtraction; Used in educational settings to specify basic math operations.
• Выполнить вычитание - To perform subtraction; A common phrase in instructional contexts.
• Вычитание дробей - Subtraction of fractions; Refers to more advanced mathematical applications.

Usage Notes:

"Вычитание" directly corresponds to the English "subtraction" in mathematical contexts, but it's primarily a formal term. Use it in academic or professional settings rather than casual conversation, where simpler phrases like "минус" might suffice. Be aware of Russian's grammatical requirements: always decline the noun according to its case in a sentence (e.g., "в вычитании" for "in subtraction"). When choosing between translations, "вычитание" is the most precise for nouns, while verb forms like "вычитать" might be needed for actions.

Common Errors:

• Common Error: Confusing "вычитание" with "вычитать" (the verb form). Incorrect: "Я вычитание числа" (I subtraction the number). Correct: "Я вычитаю число" (I subtract the number). Explanation: "Вычитание" is a noun, so it can't be used as a verb; learners often mix parts of speech due to similar roots.

• Common Error: Forgetting declension in sentences. Incorrect: "Изучаем вычитание в школе" (should be "вычитание" in nominative, but if in genitive context, it needs to change). Correct: "Изучаем вычитание" is fine in nominative, but in phrases like "метод вычитания," it becomes "вычитания." Explanation: Russian nouns must agree in case, which English speakers might overlook.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, mathematical concepts like "вычитание" are emphasized early in education, reflecting the historical importance of sciences in Soviet and post-Soviet curricula. While not carrying specific cultural connotations, it underscores Russia's strong tradition in mathematics and engineering, where precise terminology is valued in both academic and practical applications.

Related Concepts:

• сложение (addition)
• умножение (multiplication)
• деление (division)