Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'thousandth'

English Word: thousandth

Key Russian Translations:

• тысячный [tɨˈsjaʧnɨj] - [Ordinal form, used in formal and mathematical contexts]
• одна тысячная [ɐdˈna tɨˈsjaʧnaj] - [Fractional form, informal or technical usage]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in mathematical, scientific, or historical contexts, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; involves understanding ordinal numbers and basic noun-adjective agreement in Russian, which may vary by translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

тысячный: [tɨˈsjaʧnɨj]

Note on тысячный: The stress is on the second syllable; the 'ч' sound is a voiceless palatal fricative, which can be challenging for English speakers. Pronunciation may soften in rapid speech.

одна тысячная: [ɐdˈna tɨˈsjaʧnaj]

Note on одна тысячная: This is a phrase, so pronounce each word separately; 'одна' varies by gender (use 'одна' for feminine nouns).

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Ordinal number, referring to the position of one thousand in a sequence (e.g., the thousandth item)

Translation(s) & Context:

• тысячный - Used in formal contexts like lists, rankings, or historical events, often agreeing with the noun's gender, number, and case.

Usage Examples:

• Это был тысячный день нашего путешествия. (This was the thousandth day of our journey.)

  English: This was the thousandth day of our journey. (Demonstrates use with a masculine noun in the nominative case.)

• В музее хранится тысячная монета из коллекции. (In the museum, the thousandth coin from the collection is stored.)

  English: In the museum, the thousandth coin from the collection is stored. (Shows agreement with a feminine noun.)

• Тысячный посетитель получил специальный подарок. (The thousandth visitor received a special gift.)

  English: The thousandth visitor received a special gift. (Illustrates use in a promotional or event context.)

• В книге упоминается тысячный год нашей эры. (The book mentions the thousandth year of our era.)

  English: The book mentions the thousandth year of our era. (Applies to historical or chronological contexts.)

Meaning 2: Fractional number, meaning one part out of a thousand (e.g., 0.001)

Translation(s) & Context:

• одна тысячная - Used in scientific, mathematical, or technical discussions; can vary based on the noun's gender (e.g., 'одна' for feminine, 'один' for masculine).

Usage Examples:

• Одна тысячная секунды — это очень короткий промежуток времени. (One thousandth of a second is a very short interval of time.)

  English: One thousandth of a second is a very short interval of time. (Shows use in scientific measurements.)

• В рецепте указано добавить одну тысячную грамма соли. (The recipe calls for adding one thousandth of a gram of salt.)

  English: The recipe calls for adding one thousandth of a gram of salt. (Demonstrates application in precise contexts like cooking or chemistry.)

• Одна тысячная процента — это минимальный показатель. (One thousandth of a percent is the minimum indicator.)

  English: One thousandth of a percent is the minimum indicator. (Used in financial or statistical discussions.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For тысячный (an adjective), it follows standard Russian adjective declension patterns, which are regular but require agreement with the noun's gender, number, and case. It does not have irregular forms.

For одна тысячная, 'одна' is a numeral that changes based on gender (e.g., 'один' for masculine, 'одна' for feminine), and 'тысячная' follows adjective inflections as above. The phrase as a whole is invariant in most contexts.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: тысячелетний (for contexts implying a thousand-year period, with a slight nuance toward longevity)
• Antonyms: первый (first), as it represents the opposite end of a sequence

Related Phrases:

• Тысячный юбилей — A milestone anniversary, such as a 1,000-year celebration (used in historical contexts).
• Одна тысячная доля — One thousandth of a share or part (common in financial or proportional discussions).
• Тысячный клиент — The thousandth customer (often in business or marketing scenarios).

Usage Notes:

In Russian, 'тысячный' directly corresponds to the English ordinal 'thousandth' and must agree with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case, unlike English where no such agreement is needed. For fractional meanings, use 'одна тысячная' in technical contexts, but choose the appropriate form of 'одна' based on the noun's gender. This word is more formal and is rarely used in casual speech; prefer it in written or academic settings. When multiple translations exist, select based on context: ordinal for sequences, fractional for measurements.

Common Errors:

• Error: Failing to change 'тысячный' to match the noun's case, e.g., saying "в тысячный год" instead of "в тысячном году". Correct: Use the correct genitive form. Explanation: Russian requires case agreement, which English speakers often overlook, leading to grammatical errors.

• Error: Using 'тысячный' for fractions, e.g., "тысячный секунды" instead of "одна тысячная секунды". Correct: "Одна тысячная секунды". Explanation: Confusing ordinal and fractional forms can alter the meaning entirely; always clarify the context first.

Cultural Notes:

The concept of 'thousandth' in Russian often ties to historical milestones, such as the thousandth anniversary of Russian statehood in 1862, which celebrated the founding of Kievan Rus'. This reflects Russia's emphasis on national history and longevity in cultural narratives.

Related Concepts:

• миллионный (millionth)
• первый (first)
• второй (second)