Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'thirteenth'

English Word: thirteenth

Key Russian Translations:

• тринадцатый [trʲɪˈnadʲsətɨj] - [Formal, Adjective, Used in ordinal numbering for masculine nouns]
• тринадцатая [trʲɪˈnadʲsətəjə] - [Formal, Adjective, Used for feminine nouns]
• тринадцатое [trʲɪˈnadʲsətəjə] - [Formal, Adjective, Used for neuter nouns]
• тринадцатые [trʲɪˈnadʲsətɨje] - [Formal, Adjective, Plural form]

Frequency: Medium (Ordinal numbers like this are common in everyday contexts such as dates, lists, and rankings, but not as frequent as cardinal numbers.)

Difficulty: A2 (Basic; suitable for beginners, as it follows standard ordinal patterns in Russian, though declension requires basic grammar knowledge.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

тринадцатый: [trʲɪˈnadʲsətɨj]

тринадцатая: [trʲɪˈnadʲsətəjə]

тринадцатое: [trʲɪˈnadʲsətəjə]

тринадцатые: [trʲɪˈnadʲsətɨje]

Note on тринадцатый: The stress falls on the third syllable ("nad"), and the "ы" sound can be tricky for English speakers, as it is a centralized vowel not found in English. Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: Ordinal number indicating the thirteenth position in a sequence.

Translation(s) & Context:

• тринадцатый - Used in formal or written contexts for masculine nouns, such as referring to the thirteenth item in a list or the thirteenth day of the month.
• тринадцатая - Applied to feminine nouns, e.g., in historical or narrative contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Это был тринадцатый день нашего путешествия. (This was the thirteenth day of our trip.)

  Translation: This was the thirteenth day of our trip. (Shows use in a temporal context with a masculine noun.)

• Она заняла тринадцатую позицию в рейтинге. (She took the thirteenth position in the ranking.)

  Translation: She took the thirteenth position in the ranking. (Illustrates feminine noun agreement in a competitive context.)

• В тринадцатом веке произошло много важных событий. (In the thirteenth century, many important events occurred.)

  Translation: In the thirteenth century, many important events occurred. (Demonstrates use with a neuter noun in historical contexts.)

• Тринадцатые соревнования были самыми напряжёнными. (The thirteenth competitions were the most intense.)

  Translation: The thirteenth competitions were the most intense. (Highlights plural form in event descriptions.)

• Дом номер тринадцатый на этой улице. (House number thirteenth on this street.)

  Translation: House number thirteenth on this street. (Common in addresses or listings.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Thirteenth" translates to forms of the adjective "тринадцатый," which declines based on gender, number, and case, as Russian adjectives do. It is a regular adjective derived from the cardinal number "тринадцать" (thirteen), following standard patterns for ordinal numerals.

Note: These forms are regular for most ordinal adjectives in Russian. For irregular ordinals, learners should refer to numbers like "первый" (first).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • тринадцатый (no direct synonyms, but can be rephrased as "номер тринадцать" in informal contexts, meaning "number thirteen")
• Antonyms:
  • первый (first) - Indicates the opposite end of a sequence.
  • последний (last) - Often contrasts with ordinal numbers in lists.

Brief note: Synonyms are rare for specific ordinals; antonyms focus on sequence extremes and may vary by context.

Related Phrases:

• Тринадцатый век (The thirteenth century) - Refers to a historical period.
• Тринадцатый этаж (The thirteenth floor) - Common in building descriptions, with cultural notes on superstitions.
• В тринадцатом номере (In number thirteen) - Used in lists or addresses, e.g., hotel rooms.

Usage Notes:

"Thirteenth" directly corresponds to "тринадцатый" in Russian, but always ensure agreement with the noun's gender, number, and case. For example, use the feminine form with words like "страница" (page). In formal writing, ordinals are preferred for dates (e.g., "тринадцатое января"), while informal speech might simplify to cardinals. English learners should note that Russian ordinals don't have a direct equivalent in all contexts, so choose based on the noun's properties rather than a one-size-fits-all translation.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the cardinal "тринадцать" instead of the ordinal "тринадцатый" in sequences (e.g., saying "тринадцать день" for "thirteenth day"). Correct: "тринадцатый день". Explanation: This confuses the concepts of quantity and order; ordinals are essential for positioning.

• Error: Forgetting gender agreement, e.g., using "тринадцатый" with a feminine noun like "книга" (book). Correct: "тринадцатая книга". Explanation: Russian requires adjectives to match the noun, which can lead to mistakes for speakers of genderless languages like English.

• Error: Incorrect case usage, such as in prepositional phrases (e.g., "на тринадцатый" instead of "на тринадцатом"). Correct: "на тринадцатом этаже". Explanation: Pay attention to the sentence structure to avoid grammatical errors.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the number thirteen is often associated with superstition, similar to Western traditions, where it is considered unlucky (e.g., some buildings skip the thirteenth floor). This can influence usage in everyday language, such as in phrases like "тринадцатый этаж," where people might avoid it or reference it humorously in literature and folklore.

Related Concepts:

• тринадцать (thirteen - cardinal number)
• двенадцатый (twelfth)
• четырнадцатый (fourteenth)
• порядковый номер (ordinal number in general)