Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'table'

English Word: table

Key Russian Translations:

• стол [stol] - [Common for furniture, Informal]
• таблица [ˈtablʲɪtsə] - [Used for data structures or schedules, Formal]

Frequency: Medium (стол is commonly used in everyday contexts, while таблица is frequent in professional or educational settings)

Difficulty: A1 for стол (Beginner level), B1 for таблица (Intermediate level, due to potential noun declensions)

Pronunciation (Russian):

стол: [stol]

Note on стол: The 'o' is pronounced as a short vowel, similar to the 'o' in "hot" in English. Stress is on the first syllable; be cautious with final consonant devoicing in fast speech.

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таблица: [ˈtablʲɪtsə]

Note on таблица: The 'ь' (soft sign) softens the preceding consonant; the stress is on the first syllable. Pronunciation may vary slightly in dialects, with a more palatalized 'l' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs

Translation(s) & Context:

• стол - Used in everyday, domestic contexts, such as dining or working at home (Informal, singular).

Usage Examples:

• Я сижу за столом и ем ужин. (Ya sidyu za stolom i yem uzhin.)

  I am sitting at the table and eating dinner. (This example shows the noun in a locative context, emphasizing position.)

• Стол в гостиной очень большой. (Stol v gostinoy ochen' bol'shoy.)

  The table in the living room is very big. (Illustrates attributive use with adjectives, common in descriptive sentences.)

• Мы купили новый стол для кухни. (My kupili novyy stol dlya kukhni.)

  We bought a new table for the kitchen. (Demonstrates the noun in a transactional context, with prepositional phrases.)

• Стол стоит в углу комнаты. (Stol stoit v uglu komnaty.)

  The table is standing in the corner of the room. (Shows spatial relationships, often used in interior descriptions.)

Meaning 2: A systematic arrangement of data in rows and columns

Translation(s) & Context:

• таблица - Applied in formal, academic, or technical contexts, such as spreadsheets or charts (Formal, can be pluralized).

Usage Examples:

• Эта таблица показывает статистику продаж. (Eta tablica pokazyvayet statistiku prodazh.)

  This table shows the sales statistics. (Example in a business context, highlighting data presentation.)

• В книге есть таблица умножения. (V knige yest' tablica umnozheniya.)

  In the book, there is a multiplication table. (Demonstrates educational use, with genitive constructions.)

• Я создал таблицу в Excel. (Ya sozdal tablicu v Excel.)

  I created a table in Excel. (Shows verb-noun combination in a digital context, common in modern tech scenarios.)

• Таблица данных обновляется ежедневно. (Tablica dannyh obnovlyayetsya yezhednevno.)

  The data table is updated daily. (Illustrates passive voice and adverbial phrases for routine actions.)

• Эта таблица слишком сложная для новичков. (Eta tablica slishkom slozhnaya dlya novichkov.)

  This table is too complicated for beginners. (Emphasizes comparative structures in learning contexts.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'стол' (a masculine noun), it follows the standard third declension pattern with regular inflections based on case and number.

For 'таблица' (a feminine noun), it follows the first declension with regular inflections:

Both words are invariant in terms of gender but change based on grammatical case as shown.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms for стол: мебель (mебель - furniture piece), пюпитр (pyupitr - for specific types like desks)
• Synonyms for таблица: график (grafik - chart), список (spisok - list, with subtle differences in structure)
• Antonyms for стол: стул (stul - chair, as an opposing furniture item)
• Antonyms for таблица: хаос (khaos - chaos, implying disorganization)

Related Phrases:

• За столом - At the table (Common in social or meal contexts, implying gathering or dining).
• Составить таблицу - To compile a table (Used in data organization, often in professional settings).
• Круглый стол - Round table (Refers to a discussion format, with cultural connotations of equality).

Usage Notes:

The English word 'table' corresponds directly to 'стол' in casual, everyday scenarios like furniture, but 'таблица' is preferred for abstract or data-related uses. Choose 'стол' in informal speech to avoid sounding overly formal, and be mindful of Russian case endings which change based on sentence structure. For example, in questions or prepositional phrases, inflect accordingly. When multiple translations exist, context dictates selection: domestic vs. professional.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'стол' when 'таблица' is needed, e.g., saying "Я смотрю на стол" to mean "I am looking at a data table."
  Correct: "Я смотрю на таблицу." (Explanation: Confusing furniture with data contexts; always check the intended meaning first.)
• Error: Forgetting declensions, e.g., saying "Я иду к стол" instead of "Я иду к столу."
  Correct: "Я иду к столу." (Explanation: Russian nouns require case agreement; this is a common beginner mistake leading to grammatical errors.)

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'стол' often symbolizes hospitality and family gatherings, as in traditional feasts like those during holidays (e.g., New Year's Eve), where the table is laden with food. 'Таблица' may evoke educational or bureaucratic contexts, reflecting Russia's emphasis on structured data in fields like mathematics and administration.

Related Concepts:

• стул (stool or chair)
• мебель (furniture)
• график (chart or schedule)
• документ (document)