Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'twentieth'

English Word: twentieth

Key Russian Translations:

• двадцатый /dvaˈdʦətɨj/ - [Formal, used in ordinal contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in dates, historical references, and numerical sequences)

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner, as it follows basic ordinal numeral patterns in Russian)

Pronunciation (Russian):

двадцатый: /dvaˈdʦətɨj/

Note on двадцатый: The stress is on the third syllable; the "ц" sound is a voiceless alveolar affricate, which may be challenging for beginners. Pronunciation can vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

The ordinal number for "20th" in English, indicating position in a sequence.

Translation(s) & Context:

• двадцатый - Used in formal and informal contexts for denoting the 20th item, such as in dates, centuries, or lists (e.g., in historical or everyday descriptions).

Usage Examples:

• В двадцатом веке произошли значительные изменения в технологиях.

  In the twentieth century, significant changes occurred in technology.

• Это был двадцатый день нашего путешествия по России.

  This was the twentieth day of our trip through Russia.

• Двадцатый этаж здания предлагает потрясающий вид на город.

  The twentieth floor of the building offers a stunning view of the city.

• В двадцатом столетии Россия пережила несколько революций.

  In the twentieth century, Russia experienced several revolutions.

• Она заняла двадцатое место в соревновании.

  She took the twentieth place in the competition.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Двадцатый is an ordinal numeral adjective in Russian, which declines based on gender, number, and case. It follows the standard adjectival declension patterns. Below is a table outlining its inflections for masculine, feminine, and neuter forms in the singular (as it is typically used; plural forms are less common for ordinals).

Note: For plural forms, it becomes "двадцатые" and declines accordingly, but this is irregular and context-dependent.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: двадцатый can be synonymous with other ordinal forms in specific contexts, but it has no direct synonyms. Related: тысячный (thousandth) in broader numerical discussions.
• Antonyms: девятнадцатый (nineteenth), двадцать первый (twenty-first) - for sequential opposites.

Related Phrases:

• Двадцатый век - Refers to the 20th century, often used in historical contexts.
• Двадцатое столетие - Another way to say "twentieth century," emphasizing the era.
• Двадцатый номер - Means "twentieth number" or "issue," as in a magazine or list.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "двадцатый" directly corresponds to the English "twentieth" as an ordinal adjective. It is versatile and can be used in formal writing, historical texts, or everyday conversation. Always ensure agreement in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. For example, use the feminine form "двадцатая" with feminine nouns. When choosing between translations, "двадцатый" is the standard; avoid confusion with cardinal numbers like "двадцать" (twenty).

Common Errors:

• English learners often confuse "двадцатый" (ordinal) with "двадцать" (cardinal). Incorrect: Использовать "двадцать век" (meaning "twenty century," which is wrong). Correct: В двадцатом веке (In the twentieth century). Explanation: Ordinals require the specific adjectival form to indicate sequence.
• Another error is improper case agreement, e.g., using nominative in a genitive context. Incorrect: О двадцатый день (wrong case). Correct: О двадцатом дне. Explanation: Always match the case of the governing preposition or verb.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, references to the "двадцатый век" (twentieth century) often evoke significant historical events like the Russian Revolution, World War II, and the Soviet era. This term carries a sense of modernity and rapid change, reflecting Russia's transformative history in the 1900s.

Related Concepts:

• девятнадцатый (nineteenth)
• двадцать первый (twenty-first)
• век (century)