Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'usable'

English Word: usable

Key Russian Translations:

• используемый [ɪsˈpɐlʲzɨvɐjɪmɨj] - [Formal]
• пригодный [prʲɪˈɡodnɨj] - [Informal, Plural contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in technical and everyday contexts, but not as frequent as basic adjectives).

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate level; requires understanding of Russian adjective declensions and verb-derived forms).

Pronunciation (Russian):

используемый: [ɪsˈpɐlʲzɨvɐjɪmɨj]

пригодный: [prʲɪˈɡodnɨj]

Note on используемый: The stress is on the third syllable; be careful with the palatalized 'л' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers. Variations may occur in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Capable of being used or suitable for use (e.g., in reference to objects, tools, or software).

Translation(s) & Context:

• используемый - Used in formal or technical contexts, such as describing functional items in engineering or IT.
• пригодный - Applied in everyday informal situations, especially when emphasizing suitability in plural or general scenarios.

Usage Examples:

• Этот инструмент вполне используемый для повседневных задач.

  This tool is quite usable for everyday tasks.

• Программа не пригодна, если она не используема на старых устройствах.

  The program is not suitable if it is not usable on old devices.

• В библиотеке есть несколько пригодных книг, которые всё ещё используемы студентами.

  In the library, there are several suitable books that are still usable by students.

• После ремонта автомобиль стал более используемым в городских условиях.

  After the repair, the car became more usable in urban conditions.

• Эти материалы пригодны и легко используемы в образовательных проектах.

  These materials are suitable and easily usable in educational projects.

Meaning 2: Practical or effective in a given situation (e.g., metaphorical use).

Translation(s) & Context:

• используемый - In metaphorical contexts, like describing ideas or strategies that can be applied.
• пригодный - Less common here, but used for general applicability.

Usage Examples:

• Его советы всегда используютемы в бизнесе.

  His advice is always usable in business.

• Эта стратегия пригодна, но только если она используема в реальных условиях.

  This strategy is suitable, but only if it is usable in real conditions.

• В науке идеи должны быть не только пригодными, но и легко используемыми.

  In science, ideas must be not only suitable but also easily usable.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For adjectives like "используемый" and "пригодный", Russian adjectives decline based on gender, number, and case. "Используемый" is a first-declension adjective derived from a verb, while "пригодный" follows standard patterns.

Note: These forms are regular, but always check for agreement with the noun they modify.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • подходящий (more general, often interchangeable in informal contexts)
  • годный (emphasizes fitness for purpose, with slight archaic connotation)
• Antonyms:
  • непригодный (not suitable)
  • неиспользуемый (not usable, often in technical terms)

Related Phrases:

• в использовании - In use (e.g., actively being utilized; context: daily routines)
• легко используемый - Easily usable (e.g., user-friendly; context: technology)
• пригодный для - Suitable for (e.g., adapted to a purpose; context: tools or materials)

Usage Notes:

"Используемый" directly corresponds to "usable" in formal contexts, especially in technical or scientific English, and should be chosen when emphasizing functionality. "Пригодный" is more versatile for informal settings but may imply broader suitability. Always ensure adjective agreement with the noun in gender, number, and case. For example, use "используемая" for feminine nouns. When multiple translations exist, select based on context: formal vs. everyday.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "используемый" without proper declension, e.g., saying "Я имею используемый инструмент" instead of "Я имею используемый инструмент" (correct, but often mismatched in case).

  Correct: "Я имею используемый инструмент" should be "Я имею используемый инструмент" in nominative, but in other cases like genitive: "инструмента, который используемого". Explanation: Russian requires case agreement, which English learners often overlook.

• Error: Confusing with synonyms, e.g., using "подходящий" when "используемый" is needed for technical precision.

  Correct: In IT contexts, say "Это используемый интерфейс" instead of "Это подходящий интерфейс". Explanation: "Подходящий" means "suitable" in a general sense, while "используемый" specifies usability.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like "используемый" often appear in contexts of resourcefulness, reflecting the historical emphasis on practicality in Soviet-era engineering and daily life. For instance, in Russian households, items are frequently described as "usable" to highlight their enduring value, promoting a culture of reuse over disposal.

Related Concepts:

• полезный (useful)
• практичный (practical)
• функциональный (functional)