Russian Translation(s) & Details for '{{traditionally}}'

English Word: {{traditionally}}

Key Russian Translations:

• традиционно [trədʲɪˈtsɨnə] - [Formal, Adverbial use]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in discussions of culture, history, and customs in Russian media and literature)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, as it involves understanding adverbial forms and contextual usage; CEFR standard)

Pronunciation (Russian):

традиционно: [trədʲɪˈtsɨnə]

Note on традиционно: The stress falls on the fourth syllable; be mindful of the soft 'дʲ' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers due to its palatalization.

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Meanings and Usage:

In a traditional manner or according to established customs

Translation(s) & Context:

• традиционно - Used in formal contexts to describe adherence to customs or historical practices, such as in cultural or historical discussions.

Usage Examples:

• В России люди традиционно отмечают Новый год с ёлкой и салютом.

  In Russia, people traditionally celebrate New Year with a Christmas tree and fireworks.

• Эта семья традиционно готовит блины на Масленицу.

  This family traditionally prepares pancakes for Maslenitsa (a Russian holiday).

• Традиционно, в русской кухне, супы подаются как первое блюдо.

  Traditionally, in Russian cuisine, soups are served as the first course.

• В традиционно русской одежде, люди участвуют в фольклорных фестивалях.

  In traditionally Russian clothing, people participate in folk festivals.

• Традиционно, русские сказки передаются из поколения в поколение устно.

  Traditionally, Russian fairy tales are passed down orally from generation to generation.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Традиционно is an adverb derived from the adjective "традиционный" (traditional). As an adverb, it does not inflect for gender, number, or case in Russian. It remains unchanged in most contexts.

For the related adjective form:

Note: The adverb "традиционно" follows regular patterns and does not vary.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • по традиции (po tradicii) - More idiomatic, often used in everyday speech for habitual customs.
  • в традиционном стиле (v tradicionnom stile) - Emphasizes style or manner, with slight formal nuance.
• Antonyms:
  • современно (sovremmenno) - Modernly, contrasting with traditional approaches.
  • непривычно (neprivichno) - Unusually, indicating deviation from norms.

Related Phrases:

• По русской традиции (Po russkoy tradicii) - According to Russian custom; used in cultural contexts to highlight national practices.
• Традиционные блюда (Tradicionnye blyuda) - Traditional dishes; refers to classic Russian cuisine like borscht or pelmeni.
• В традиционном духе (V tradicionnom duhe) - In the traditional spirit; often used in festive or historical settings.

Usage Notes:

"Традиционно" directly corresponds to the English adverb "traditionally" and is best used in formal or written contexts to describe established practices. It pairs well with nouns or verbs to indicate customary behavior, such as in historical or cultural discussions. When choosing between synonyms like "по традиции," opt for "традиционно" in more neutral or descriptive settings, but note that Russian adverbs like this do not change form, making them straightforward for English learners. Be cautious of word order; in Russian, it often follows the verb for emphasis.

• In informal speech, "по традиции" might be more natural.
• Avoid overusing it in modern contexts to prevent sounding outdated.

Common Errors:

One common mistake is confusing "традиционно" with "традиционный," using the adjective form incorrectly as an adverb. For example:

• Incorrect: "Они традиционный празднуют." (This mixes adjective and verb incorrectly.)
• Correct: "Они традиционно празднуют." (Proper adverb usage.)
• Explanation: English learners often forget that Russian adverbs don't inflect, leading to unnecessary additions like cases.

Another error is mispronouncing the soft 'дʲ' sound, which might sound like a hard 'd' in English; practice with native audio to correct this.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like "традиционно" often evoke deep historical and national pride, tied to customs such as Orthodox holidays, folk music, or seasonal festivals like Maslenitsa. It reflects Russia's emphasis on heritage amidst rapid modernization, helping to preserve a sense of identity in everyday life.

Related Concepts:

• культурный (kul'turnyy) - Cultural
• народный (narodnyy) - Folk or popular
• исторический (istoricheskiy) - Historical