Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'update'

English Word: update

Key Russian Translations:

• обновить [ɐbnɐˈvʲitʲ] - [Verb, Formal, Used in contexts like software or general improvements]
• обновление [ɐbnɐˈvlʲenʲje] - [Noun, Neutral, Refers to the process or result of updating]

Frequency: Medium (Common in technical and everyday contexts, especially with technology)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, as it involves basic verb conjugations and noun declensions; for 'обновить' as a verb, it may be B2 due to irregular aspects)

Pronunciation (Russian):

обновить: [ɐbnɐˈvʲitʲ]

Note on обновить: The stress falls on the last syllable, which can be tricky for English speakers due to the palatalized 'тʲ' sound. Practice with native audio for accuracy.

обновление: [ɐbnɐˈvlʲenʲje]

Note on обновление: The 'лʲ' is softly palatalized, similar to the 'l' in "million" in English. Common in neutral speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: To make something more modern or up to date (e.g., software, information)

Translation(s) & Context:

• обновить - Used in formal or technical contexts, such as updating software or data; common in professional settings.

Usage Examples:

• Я должен обновить своё программное обеспечение, чтобы избежать ошибок.

  I need to update my software to avoid errors.

• Пожалуйста, обновите информацию в вашем профиле.

  Please update the information in your profile.

• Он обновил приложение на своём телефоне.

  He updated the app on his phone.

• Мы обновляем сайт еженедельно.

  We update the website weekly.

Meaning 2: The act or result of updating (e.g., a version or revision)

Translation(s) & Context:

• обновление - Used as a noun in neutral contexts, often referring to patches, revisions, or improvements; applicable in both formal and informal scenarios.

Usage Examples:

• Последнее обновление системы улучшило производительность.

  The latest update to the system improved performance.

• Обновление данных произошло вчера вечером.

  The data update happened last night.

• Это обновление включает новые функции.

  This update includes new features.

• Пользователи ждут следующего обновления.

  Users are waiting for the next update.

• Обновление ПО доступно для скачивания.

  The software update is available for download.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'обновить' (verb, imperfective aspect), it follows the standard first conjugation pattern with irregularities in perfective forms. It is often paired with its perfective counterpart 'обновить' (already listed). Here's a basic table for conjugation:

For 'обновление' (noun, neuter), it declines as a standard neuter noun in the second declension:

• Singular: Nominative - обновление; Genitive - обновления; Dative - обновлению; etc.
• Plural: Nominative - обновления; Genitive - обновлений; etc.

This noun is invariable in gender but changes by case and number as shown.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: модернизировать (modernizirovat') - More formal, emphasizes modernization; улучшить (uluchshit') - Focuses on improvement.
• Antonyms: устареть (ustaret') - To become outdated; игнорировать (ignorirovat') - To ignore updates.

Related Phrases:

• Обновить систему - Refers to updating a system or device, often in IT contexts.
• Последнее обновление - Means the latest update, commonly used in software discussions.
• Автоматическое обновление - Automatic update, implying hands-free processes.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, 'обновить' is typically used for actions involving change or refresh, similar to the English 'update', but it often carries a connotation of making something current or fixed. Choose 'обновить' for verbs and 'обновление' for nouns. Be mindful of context: in formal writing or technical fields, these words are preferred, but in casual speech, English loanwords like 'апдейт' might appear informally. Grammar note: Verbs like 'обновить' require aspect consideration (imperfective 'обновлять' for ongoing actions).

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'обновить' without considering aspect, e.g., saying "Я обновлю" when a completed action is needed. Correct: Use the perfective form appropriately, like "Я обновил файл" for a finished update. Explanation: Russian verbs have aspects; mixing them can confuse tense and completion.
• Error: Incorrect declension of 'обновление', e.g., saying "обновлениями" in the wrong case. Correct: Ensure proper case agreement, such as "в обновлении" (in the update). Explanation: As a neuter noun, it must follow declension rules to maintain grammatical harmony.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, especially in the tech-savvy urban environments, words like 'обновление' are heavily influenced by global digital culture. For instance, during events like Russian software releases or government digital transformations, these terms symbolize progress and modernization, reflecting Russia's emphasis on technological advancement post-Soviet era.

Related Concepts:

• модернизация
• улучшение
• апгрейд