Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'tenfold'

English Word: tenfold

Key Russian Translations:

• десятикратный [dʲɪsʲjɪtʲɪˈkratnɨj] - [Adjective, Formal]
• вдесятеро [vdʲɪsʲjɪˈtʲerə] - [Adverb, Informal]

Frequency: Medium (This word and its translations are not everyday vocabulary but appear in contexts like mathematics, business, or descriptive writing.)

Difficulty: Intermediate (B1-B2 level, as it involves understanding numerical multipliers and basic adjective/adverb usage in Russian; 'десятикратный' may require knowledge of adjective declensions.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

десятикратный: [dʲɪsʲjɪtʲɪˈkratnɨj]

Note on десятикратный: The stress falls on the third syllable ("kratnɨj"), which is common for adjectives ending in -ный. Be mindful of the soft 'т' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers.

вдесятеро: [vdʲɪsʲjɪˈtʲerə]

Note on вдесятеро: This is an adverbial form with a soft 'в' and emphasis on the second syllable; it often appears in spoken language without significant variation.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: Multiplied by ten or ten times the original amount (as an adjective or adverb)

Translation(s) & Context:

• десятикратный - Used in formal contexts like scientific, economic, or mathematical descriptions to indicate something increased to ten times its size or value, e.g., in reports or analyses.
• вдесятеро - Employed in informal or narrative contexts to express multiplication by ten, often in everyday storytelling or casual explanations.

Usage Examples:

• Экономика страны выросла десятикратно за последние десять лет.

  The country's economy grew tenfold over the last ten years.

• Он увеличил инвестиции вдесятеро, чтобы покрыть расходы.

  He increased his investments tenfold to cover the expenses.

• Эта технология может сделать производительность десятикратной.

  This technology can make productivity tenfold.

• Вдесятеро больше людей пришло на фестиваль по сравнению с прошлым годом.

  Tenfold more people came to the festival compared to last year.

• Компания достигла десятикратного роста продаж в новом квартале.

  The company achieved tenfold growth in sales in the new quarter.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The Russian translations of 'tenfold' vary by word class. 'Десятикратный' is an adjective and follows standard Russian adjective declension patterns, which are regular but depend on gender, number, and case. 'Вдесятеро' is an adverb and typically does not inflect.

Note: 'Вдесятеро' is invariant, making it simpler for learners, while 'десятикратный' requires attention to agreement with nouns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • десятикратно (ten times, as an adverb)
  • в десять раз (in ten times, more literal and common in everyday speech; differs by being a phrase rather than a single word)
• Antonyms:
  • половинный (half, indicating reduction)
  • вдвое (twice, as a contrasting multiplier)

Related Phrases:

• увеличить вдесятеро - To increase tenfold (used in contexts of growth or expansion).
• десятикратный эффект - Tenfold effect (refers to a multiplied impact, common in scientific or business discussions).
• вдесятеро больше - Tenfold more (emphasizes quantity in comparisons).

Usage Notes:

'Tenfold' corresponds closely to 'десятикратный' in formal writing or when describing adjectives, and to 'вдесятеро' in adverbial uses. Choose 'десятикратный' for precise, academic contexts where agreement with nouns is needed, but opt for 'вдесятеро' in spoken or narrative language to sound more natural. Be aware of Russian's case system; for example, 'десятикратный' must agree in gender, number, and case. In everyday usage, phrases like 'в десять раз' might be more idiomatic than single words.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using 'десятикратный' without proper declension, e.g., saying "десятикратный женщина" instead of "десятикратная женщина".
  Correct: Ensure adjective agreement, as in "десятикратная женщина" (tenfold woman, in a metaphorical sense).
  Explanation: Russian adjectives must match the noun's gender, which English speakers often overlook.
• Mistake: Confusing 'вдесятеро' with 'десятикратно' and using it in formal texts.
  Correct: Use 'десятикратно' for adverbial formality, e.g., "увеличилось десятикратно".
  Explanation: 'Вдесятеро' is more casual and may sound out of place in professional contexts.

Cultural Notes:

The concept of 'tenfold' in Russian doesn't carry significant cultural baggage, but it often appears in historical or literary contexts, such as in Russian folktales where exaggerated multipliers like tenfold growth symbolize abundance or exaggeration, reflecting a cultural appreciation for hyperbole in storytelling.

Related Concepts:

• двукратный (twofold)
• трехкратный (threefold)
• многократный (multiple)