Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'unevenly'

English Word: unevenly

Key Russian Translations:

• неровномерно /nʲɪrɐvˈnomʲɪnə/ - [Adverb, Formal/Informal]
• неравномерно /nʲɪrɐvˈnomʲɪnə/ - [Adverb, Formal, Used in technical or scientific contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in descriptive language, especially in everyday and technical discussions, but not as frequent as basic adverbs like "быстро").

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate, based on CEFR; requires understanding of adverb formation and basic word roots, with the first translation being slightly easier than the second for learners).

Pronunciation (Russian):

неровномерно: /nʲɪrɐvˈnomʲɪnə/ (The stress is on the third syllable; note the palatalized 'н' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers.)

Note on неровномерно: This word has a soft 'н' at the beginning, which might sound like a 'ny' in English. Pronunciation can vary slightly in fast speech.

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неравномерно: /nʲɪrɐvˈnomʲɪnə/ (Similar stress pattern; the initial 'не' prefix adds a negating emphasis.)

Note on неравномерно: Be mindful of the prefix 'не-', which intensifies the unevenness; it may sound more formal due to its etymological roots.

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Meanings and Usage:

In an uneven manner (e.g., not smoothly, irregularly, or unequally)

Translation(s) & Context:

• неровномерно - Used in everyday contexts to describe physical surfaces, distributions, or processes, such as painting or data analysis.
• неравномерно - Applied in more formal or scientific settings, like economics or physics, to indicate inequality in measurements or allocations.

Usage Examples:

• Краска на стене нанесена неровномерно, из-за чего видны полосы.

  The paint on the wall is applied unevenly, which makes stripes visible.

• Дождик падает неравномерно, делая землю мокрой в некоторых местах.

  The rain is falling unevenly, making the ground wet in some spots.

• В распределении ресурсов по регионам всё ещё происходит неровномерно.

  The distribution of resources across regions is still happening unevenly.

• Темп роста экономики развивается неравномерно из-за внешних факторов.

  The economy's growth rate is developing unevenly due to external factors.

• Поверхность дороги неровномерно покрыта льдом, что опасно для водителей.

  The road surface is unevenly covered with ice, which is dangerous for drivers.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "неровномерно" and "неравномерно" are adverbs derived from adjectives ("неровный" and "неравный", respectively). Adverbs in Russian like these typically do not inflect for case, number, or gender, remaining invariant in most contexts.

For "неровномерно":

For "неравномерно":

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • неоднородно (slightly more formal, emphasizing lack of uniformity in composition)
  • неряшливо (informal, implying messiness or sloppiness)
• Antonyms:
  • ровномерно (evenly, smoothly; used for uniform distributions)
  • однородно (uniformly, homogeneously; in scientific contexts)

Related Phrases:

• распределять неровномерно - To distribute unevenly; often used in contexts like resource allocation or painting.
• неравномерно развиваться - To develop unevenly; common in discussions of economic or personal growth.
• поверхность неровномерно - Surface unevenly; refers to irregular textures in descriptions of materials or landscapes.

Usage Notes:

"Unevenly" corresponds most closely to "неровномерно" in casual speech and "неравномерно" in formal writing. Choose "неровномерно" for everyday scenarios, as it feels more natural and less technical. Be aware of context: in Russian, these adverbs often modify verbs directly (e.g., "идти неровномерно" for "to walk unevenly"). Grammatically, they don't change form, making them straightforward, but ensure they align with the sentence's aspect (e.g., pair with imperfective verbs for ongoing actions). For English learners, "неравномерно" might be preferred in academic texts due to its precision.

Common Errors:

• Confusing the forms: Learners might mistakenly use the adjective "неровный" instead of the adverb "неровномерно," e.g., saying "Я хожу неровный" (incorrect) instead of "Я хожу неровномерно" (correct). Explanation: Adjectives require agreement with nouns, while adverbs do not; always use the adverb form to modify verbs.
• Overusing in formal contexts: Beginners may overuse "неравномерно" where "неровномерно" suffices, making speech sound overly stiff. Correct example: Use "неровномерно" in daily talk; e.g., avoid "Я ем неравномерно" when "неровномерно" is more idiomatic.

Cultural Notes:

Words like "неровномерно" and "неравномерно" subtly reflect Russian cultural attitudes toward imperfection and variability, often seen in literature (e.g., Tolstoy's descriptions of rural landscapes). They highlight a pragmatic view of the world, where unevenness is a common reality in Russia's vast and diverse geography, rather than an ideal to avoid.

Related Concepts:

• ровный
• неоднородность
• развитие