Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'thousandfold'

English Word: thousandfold

Key Russian Translations:

• тысячекратный [tʲɪsʲɪt͡ɕɪˈkratnɨj] - [Formal, Adjective, Used in scientific or mathematical contexts]
• в тысячу раз [v tɨsʲɪt͡ɕu raz] - [Informal, Adverbial, Used in everyday or descriptive speech]

Frequency: Low (This term is not commonly used in casual conversation but appears in technical, scientific, or literary contexts.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of numerical multipliers and adjective/adverb usage in Russian, which can vary by context.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

тысячекратный: [tʲɪsʲɪt͡ɕɪˈkratnɨj]

Note on тысячекратный: The stress falls on the third syllable ("krat"), and the initial "ты" sound is palatalized, which is common in Russian adjectives. Be mindful of the soft sign (ь) affecting pronunciation.

в тысячу раз: [v tɨsʲɪt͡ɕu raz]

Note on в тысячу раз: This is a phrase, so pronunciation varies slightly based on surrounding words; the "ы" in "тысячy" is a back vowel and may be challenging for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Multiplied by a thousand (as an adjective or adverb, indicating a significant increase)

Translation(s) & Context:

• тысячекратный - Typically used in formal writing or scientific descriptions to emphasize a thousandfold multiplication, such as in economics or physics.
• в тысячу раз - More flexible in informal contexts, often as an adverbial phrase to describe exponential growth in everyday narratives.

Usage Examples:

• Его богатство увеличилось тысячекратно за последние годы.

  His wealth increased thousandfold over the last few years.

• Эта технология улучшила производительность в тысячу раз.

  This technology improved performance thousandfold.

• Население города выросло тысячекратно с начала века.

  The city's population has grown thousandfold since the beginning of the century.

• В тысячу раз больше людей теперь пользуется интернетом.

  A thousandfold more people now use the internet.

• Эффект от вакцины проявился тысячекратно сильнее, чем ожидалось.

  The effect of the vaccine manifested thousandfold stronger than expected.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"тысячекратный" is an adjective, so it follows standard Russian adjective inflection patterns, which change based on gender, number, and case. It is a regular adjective derived from a numeral. "в тысячу раз" is a phrase and does not inflect as a single word.

For "в тысячу раз," no inflection occurs as it is an adverbial phrase; it remains unchanged in most contexts.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: многократный (multiple times, with subtle difference in emphasizing repetition over exact multiplication), в тысячу крат (more emphatic variant)
• Antonyms: единичный (singular, once)

Related Phrases:

• увеличить в тысячу раз - To increase thousandfold; used in contexts of growth or expansion.
• тысячекратно больше - Thousandfold greater; a common way to compare quantities in formal reports.
• в тысячу раз лучше - A thousandfold better; often in informal opinions or reviews.

Usage Notes:

"Thousandfold" corresponds closely to "тысячекратный" in formal English-Russian translation, especially in scientific texts, but "в тысячу раз" is more idiomatic for everyday use. Be cautious with context: use the adjective form for descriptions and the phrase for adverbs. In Russian, word order can flex, but always place numerical phrases near the verb for clarity. When choosing between translations, opt for "тысячекратный" in written academic work and "в тысячу раз" in spoken language to sound more natural.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using "тысячекратный" as an adverb (e.g., "он вырос тысячекратный" instead of "он вырос в тысячу раз").
  Correct: "Он вырос в тысячу раз." (He grew thousandfold.)
  Explanation: "Тысячекратный" is strictly an adjective and must agree in gender, number, and case; misuse can lead to grammatical errors.
• Mistake: Omitting the preposition in phrases (e.g., "в тысячу раз" shortened incorrectly).
  Correct: Always use the full phrase for accuracy.
  Explanation: English learners often simplify Russian phrases, but this can alter meaning or make the sentence incomplete.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and literature, expressions like "в тысячу раз" are often used hyperbolically in storytelling or poetry to emphasize dramatic change, reflecting a historical appreciation for exaggeration in folk tales (e.g., in works by Pushkin). This can convey not just quantity but emotional intensity, which might not directly translate to English usage.

Related Concepts:

• миллионный (millionth)
• многократный (multiple)
• экспоненциальный (exponential)