Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'tremendous'

English Word: tremendous

Key Russian Translations:

• огромный (/ɐˈɡrom.nɨj/) - [Formal, Adjective, Used in descriptive contexts for size or scale]
• замечательный (/zə.mʲɪˈt͡ɕe.tʲɪlʲ.nɨj/) - [Informal, Adjective, Used when emphasizing excellence or impressiveness]

Frequency: Medium (The word is commonly used in everyday Russian, especially in spoken and written contexts, but not as ubiquitous as basic adjectives.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate level; learners should be familiar with adjective declensions and basic vocabulary. For "огромный", it's straightforward; for "замечательный", slight variations in nuance may add complexity.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

огромный: /ɐˈɡrom.nɨj/

Note on огромный: The stress is on the second syllable; be careful with the soft 'н' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers. Variations may occur in fast speech.

замечательный: /zə.mʲɪˈt͡ɕe.tʲɪlʲ.nɨj/

Note on замечательный: Pronounce the 'ч' as a soft 'ch' sound; this word often has a rising intonation in positive contexts. Regional accents might soften the vowels.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Very large in size or extent

Translation(s) & Context:

• огромный - Used in formal or descriptive contexts to describe something immense, such as physical size or quantity.

Usage Examples:

• В горах мы увидели огромный водопад. (V gorakh my uvideIi ogromnyj vodopad.)

  In the mountains, we saw a tremendous waterfall.

• Этот огромный дом принадлежит миллионеру. (Etot ogromnyj dom prinadlezhit millioneru.)

  This tremendous house belongs to a millionaire.

• Огромный успех проекта удивил всех. (Ogromnyj uspekh proekta udivil vseh.)

  The tremendous success of the project surprised everyone.

• В музее выставлен огромный динозавр. (V muzee vystavlen ogromnyj dinosaurus.)

  A tremendous dinosaur is exhibited in the museum.

• Её огромный рюкзак затруднял передвижение. (Eё ogromnyj ryukzak zatudnyal peredvizhenie.)

  Her tremendous backpack made movement difficult.

Meaning 2: Extremely good or impressive

Translation(s) & Context:

• замечательный - Often used in informal settings to express admiration or high quality, similar to "great" or "fantastic" in English.

Usage Examples:

• Это был замечательный концерт! (Eto byl zamechatel'nyj kontsert!)

  It was a tremendous concert!

• Она подготовила замечательный ужин для гостей. (Ona podgotovila zamechatel'nyj uzhin dlya gostej.)

  She prepared a tremendous dinner for the guests.

• Замечательный фильм, который стоит посмотреть. (Zamechatel'nyj film, kotoryj stoit posmotret'.)

  A tremendous movie that's worth watching.

• Его замечательный голос завоевал сердца аудитории. (Ego zamechatel'nyj golos zavoeval serdtsa auditorii.)

  His tremendous voice won the hearts of the audience.

• Замечательный день для прогулки в парке. (Zamechatel'nyj den' dlya progulki v parke.)

  A tremendous day for a walk in the park.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "огромный" and "замечательный" are adjectives in Russian, which means they inflect based on gender, number, and case. Russian adjectives agree with the nouns they modify and follow regular patterns for most forms.

For "огромный" (a regular adjective):

For "замечательный", the inflections follow a similar pattern as it is also a regular adjective.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • огромный: большой (bol'shoj) - More neutral for "large"; used in everyday contexts.
  • замечательный: отличный (otlichnyj) - Implies excellence; often interchangeable in informal speech.
• Antonyms:
  • огромный: маленький (malen'kij) - Small in size.
  • замечательный: плохой (plokhoj) - Bad or poor quality.

Related Phrases:

• Огромный успех (Ogromnyj uspekh) - Tremendous success; used to describe outstanding achievements.
• Замечательный день (Zamechatel'nyj den') - Tremendous day; refers to a particularly good or memorable day.
• Огромные возможности (Ogromnye vozmozhnosti) - Tremendous opportunities; highlights vast potential.

Usage Notes:

"Tremendous" often corresponds to "огромный" when emphasizing size, and to "замечательный" for positive qualities. In Russian, choose based on context: use "огромный" for physical descriptions in formal writing, and "замечательный" in casual conversations. Be mindful of adjective agreement with nouns in gender, number, and case. For example, in plural forms, it becomes more versatile in sentences.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "огромный" without proper inflection, e.g., saying "огромный книга" instead of "огромная книга" for a feminine noun.
  Correct: Ensure agreement, as in "огромная книга". Explanation: Russian adjectives must match the noun's gender; this is a common mistake for English speakers who don't decline adjectives.
• Error: Confusing "замечательный" with "удивительный" (udivitel'nyj), overusing it for any positive trait.
  Correct: Use "замечательный" for general excellence, not surprise. Explanation: While similar, "удивительный" implies astonishment, which might not fit all contexts of "tremendous".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like "огромный" can evoke the vastness of Russia's landscape, often used in literature to describe natural wonders like the Siberian wilderness. "Замечательный" reflects a positive, appreciative tone common in social interactions, emphasizing communal enjoyment rather than exaggeration.

Related Concepts:

• большой (bol'shoj)
• отличный (otlichnyj)
• успех (uspekh)