Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'tuition'

English Word: tuition

Key Russian Translations:

• учебная плата [ʊˈt͡ɕebnəjə ˈplaːtə] - [Formal, used in administrative or educational contexts]
• обучение [ɐbˈuʧenʲɪje] - [General, can be informal or formal]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in educational, financial, and everyday contexts, especially in discussions about schooling or higher education)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of basic noun cases and vocabulary related to education, but not overly complex for learners at this level)

Pronunciation (Russian):

учебная плата: [ʊˈt͡ɕebnəjə ˈplaːtə]

Note on учебная плата: The stress falls on the second syllable of "плáта," which can be tricky for English speakers due to the soft 'т' sound; pronounce it with a clear palatalization.

обучение: [ɐbˈuʧenʲɪje]

Note on обучение: The initial 'о' is pronounced as a short [ɐ], and the 'ч' is a voiceless palatal fricative; common variations in speed may soften the ending.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Fees paid for education or instruction

Translation(s) & Context:

• учебная плата - Used in formal contexts like university applications or financial discussions, referring specifically to tuition fees.

Usage Examples:

• Я плачу учебную плату за университет каждый семестр.

  I pay tuition fees for university every semester.

• Родители должны учитывать учебную плату при выборе школы для ребенка.

  Parents should consider tuition fees when choosing a school for their child.

• Студенты часто ищут стипендии, чтобы покрыть учебную плату.

  Students often seek scholarships to cover tuition fees.

• Учебная плата в этом институте выросла на 10% в прошлом году.

  Tuition fees at this institute increased by 10% last year.

Meaning 2: The act of teaching or providing instruction

Translation(s) & Context:

• обучение - Used in general contexts for the process of learning or being taught, often in educational or training settings.

Usage Examples:

• Он занимается обучением молодых музыкантов в консерватории.

  He is involved in tuition of young musicians at the conservatory.

• Обучение английскому языку стало обязательным в нашей школе.

  Tuition in English has become mandatory at our school.

• Ее обучение вокалу помогло ей развить уникальный стиль пения.

  Her tuition in vocals helped her develop a unique singing style.

• В онлайн-обучении студенты могут учиться в удобное время.

  In online tuition, students can learn at their convenience.

• Обучение в этой академии сочетает теорию и практику.

  Tuition at this academy combines theory and practice.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For учебная плата (feminine noun):

This is a compound noun where "плáта" inflects as a regular feminine noun in the first declension. It changes based on case and number.

For обучение (neuter noun):

This is a neuter noun that follows the second declension with regular inflections. It is invariant in plural for most cases but can vary.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • плата за обучение (more specific, emphasizing payment)
  • преподавание (for the instructional aspect, with a slight nuance towards the act of teaching by a professional)
• Antonyms:
  • бесплатное образование (free education, contrasting with paid tuition)
  • самообучение (self-learning, opposing structured tuition)

Related Phrases:

• Оплата учебной платы - Payment of tuition fees; often used in financial contexts.
• Дистанционное обучение - Distance learning or online tuition; common in modern educational settings.
• Высшее обучение - Higher education tuition; refers to university-level instruction.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "учебная плата" directly corresponds to the financial aspect of "tuition" in English and is typically used in formal or bureaucratic contexts, such as official documents or school communications. For the instructional meaning, "обучение" is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal settings. Be mindful of case agreements when using these words in sentences; for example, "плата" must agree with adjectives and prepositions. When choosing between translations, opt for "учебная плата" if the context is monetary, and "обучение" for pedagogical processes.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "обучение" when referring to fees, e.g., saying "Я плачу обучение" instead of "Я плачу учебную плату."

  Correct: "Я плачу учебную плату." Explanation: "Обучение" means the act of teaching, not the payment, so confusing the two can lead to misunderstandings in financial discussions.

• Error: Forgetting case inflections, e.g., using "учебная плата" in the wrong case in a sentence like "Я думаю об учебная плата" (incorrect genitive).

  Correct: "Я думаю об учебной плате." Explanation: Russian requires nouns to inflect based on their grammatical role, so always check the case for accuracy.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, "учебная плата" is a significant topic due to the mix of free public education and paid options in higher institutions. Historically, the Soviet system emphasized free education, but post-Soviet reforms introduced fees, reflecting broader economic changes. "Обучение" often carries a value of lifelong learning, influenced by Russian cultural emphasis on intellectual pursuits and state-supported education programs.

Related Concepts:

• образование (education)
• студенчество (student life)
• курсы (courses)