Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'weekly'

English Word: weekly

Key Russian Translations:

• еженедельный /jɪʒɨnʲɪˈdʲɛlʲnɨj/ - [Adjective, Formal]
• еженедельно /jɪʒɨnʲɪˈdʲɛlʲnə/ - [Adverb, Informal or Neutral]

Frequency: Medium (This word and its forms are commonly used in contexts like media, scheduling, and routines, but not as ubiquitous as basic time words like "daily").

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, based on CEFR; learners at this level can handle basic time expressions, but mastering inflections may require practice. For 'еженедельный' as an adjective, it's B1; for 'еженедельно' as an adverb, it's also B1 due to adverbial usage in sentences).

Pronunciation (Russian):

еженедельный: /jɪʒɨnʲɪˈdʲɛlʲnɨj/

Note on еженедельный: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("дʲɛlʲ"), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the soft consonants and vowel reductions in Russian. Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech.

еженедельно: /jɪʒɨnʲɪˈdʲɛlʲnə/

Note on еженедельно: Similar to the adjective form, but as an adverb, it often ends with a softer "o" sound; pay attention to the unstressed vowels for natural flow.

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Meanings and Usage:

As an adjective meaning "occurring once a week or related to a week"

Translation(s) & Context:

• еженедельный - Used in formal contexts for describing events, publications, or schedules that happen weekly, such as newspapers or meetings.

Usage Examples:

• Я подписан на еженедельную газету. (Ya podpisan na ezhenedel'nuyu gazetu.)

  I am subscribed to a weekly newspaper.

• Еженедельные встречи помогают нам оставаться в курсе. (Ezhenedel'nye vstrechi pomogayut nam ostavat'sya v kurse.)

  Weekly meetings help us stay up to date.

• Эта еженедельная программа очень популярна среди молодежи. (Eta ezhenedel'naya programma ochen' populvarna sredi molodezhi.)

  This weekly program is very popular among young people.

• В еженедельном отчете указано, что продажи выросли. (V ezhenedel'nom otchete ukazano, chto prodazhi vyrosli.)

  The weekly report states that sales have increased.

• Еженедельный рынок в центре города привлекает много посетителей. (Ezhenedel'nyy rynok v tsentre goroda privlekaet mnogo posetiteley.)

  The weekly market in the city center attracts many visitors.

As an adverb meaning "once a week" or "on a weekly basis"

Translation(s) & Context:

• еженедельно - Used in neutral or informal contexts to describe frequency, such as routines or habits occurring weekly.

Usage Examples:

• Мы встречаемся еженедельно по пятницам. (My vstrechaemsya ezhenedel'no po pyatnitsam.)

  We meet weekly on Fridays.

• Он ходит в спортзал еженедельно. (On khodit v sportzal ezhenedel'no.)

  He goes to the gym weekly.

• Еженедельно мы обсуждаем прогресс проекта. (Ezhenedel'no my obsuzhdaem progress proekta.)

  We discuss the project's progress weekly.

• Она пишет еженедельно в свой дневник. (Ona pishet ezhenedel'no v svoy dnevnik.)

  She writes in her diary weekly.

• Еженедельно проводятся тренинги для сотрудников. (Ezhenedel'no provodyatsya treningi dlya sotrudnikov.)

  Trainings are held weekly for employees.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both translations are derived from Russian adjectives/adverbs and follow standard inflection patterns. 'Еженедельный' is an adjective, so it inflects for gender, number, and case. 'Еженедельно' is an adverb and typically does not inflect.

For 'еженедельно', as an adverb, it remains unchanged: еженедельно (no inflections).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • раз в неделю (raz v nedelyu) - More literal phrase, used interchangeably in informal contexts; implies exact weekly frequency without the structured connotation.
  • еженедельный (for adjective) or периодический (periodicheskiy) - The latter for broader periodic meanings, but less specific to weeks.
• Antonyms:
  • ежедневный (ezhednevnyy) - Meaning "daily", contrasting with weekly frequency.
  • ежемесячный (ezhemesyachnyy) - Meaning "monthly".

Related Phrases:

• Еженедельная газета (Ezhenedel'naya gazeta) - A weekly newspaper; used for publications released once a week.
• Еженедельные отчеты (Ezhenedel'nye otchety) - Weekly reports; common in business contexts for regular updates.
• Еженедельно собираться (Ezhenedel'no sobirat'sya) - To meet weekly; a fixed phrase for routine gatherings.

Usage Notes:

'Weekly' in English can function as both an adjective and adverb, much like its Russian counterparts. Use 'еженедельный' for adjectival forms (e.g., describing something that happens weekly), and 'еженедельно' for adverbial ones (e.g., indicating frequency). In formal Russian writing, such as business or media, these words are preferred over more casual phrases like 'раз в неделю'. Be mindful of context: in spoken Russian, adverbs like 'еженедельно' might be shortened or integrated into sentences for fluency. When choosing between translations, opt for 'еженедельный' if modifying a noun, and 'еженедельно' for actions or schedules.

Common Errors:

• Confusing 'еженедельный' with 'ежедневный': English learners often mix up weekly and daily terms. Error: Saying "еженедельный" when meaning "daily". Correct: Use 'ежедневный' for daily. Explanation: 'Еженедельный' specifically means once a week, so double-check the frequency in context.
• Over-inflecting adverbs: Treating 'еженедельно' as an adjective and adding endings. Error: "Еженедельному" as an adverb. Correct: Keep it as 'еженедельно'. Explanation: Adverbs in Russian don't change form, unlike adjectives, to maintain sentence rhythm.
• Literal translation issues: Directly translating phrases without adaptation. Error: Using 'weekly meeting' as 'недельная встреча' (which is incorrect; should be 'еженедельная встреча'). Correct: 'Еженедельная встреча'. Explanation: 'Недельная' means "of the week" in a general sense, not specifically weekly occurrences.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'еженедельный' often relates to media like 'Аргументы и Факты' (Arguments and Facts), a popular weekly newspaper. This reflects a tradition of weekly publications for news and commentary, emphasizing routine and community updates in a society where scheduled events play a key role in daily life.

Related Concepts:

• ежедневный (daily)
• ежемесячный (monthly)
• годичный (yearly)