Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'yearly'

English Word: yearly

Key Russian Translations:

• ежегодный /jɪʐɨˈɡodnɨj/ - [Formal, Adjective]

Frequency: Medium (This word is commonly used in formal contexts like business, education, and reporting, but not in everyday casual conversation.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, as it involves understanding time-related concepts and basic adjective declension in Russian; suitable for learners with some grasp of grammar.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

ежегодный: /jɪʐɨˈɡodnɨj/

Note on ежегодный: The pronunciation features a soft 'ж' sound (/ʐ/), which can be challenging for English speakers; practice with native audio for accuracy.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Occurring once a year or relating to a year.

Translation(s) & Context:

• ежегодный - Used in formal contexts for events, reports, or schedules that happen annually, such as business meetings or festivals.

Usage Examples:

• Ежегодный фестиваль проходит в июне. (The yearly festival takes place in June.)

  Translation: The yearly festival takes place in June. (This example shows the adjective in a simple declarative sentence.)

• Компания организует ежегодный отчет для инвесторов. (The company organizes a yearly report for investors.)

  Translation: The company organizes a yearly report for investors. (Illustrates use in a business context with noun agreement.)

• Ежегодные встречи помогают укрепить дружеские связи. (Yearly meetings help strengthen friendly ties.)

  Translation: Yearly meetings help strengthen friendly ties. (Demonstrates use in social or relational contexts.)

• В ежегодном обзоре обсуждаются достижения за год. (In the yearly review, achievements from the year are discussed.)

  Translation: In the yearly review, achievements from the year are discussed. (Shows integration into a prepositional phrase.)

• Ежегодный отпуск позволяет отдохнуть от работы. (The yearly vacation allows one to rest from work.)

  Translation: The yearly vacation allows one to rest from work. (Highlights use in personal or employment-related scenarios.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Ежегодный is an adjective in Russian, which means it follows standard adjective declension patterns. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. There are no irregularities, but it changes based on context.

Note: If used as an adverb (e.g., ежегодно), it does not inflect and remains unchanged.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • годичный (/ɡɐˈdʲitɕnɨj/) - Similar but often implies a full year cycle; used interchangeably in some contexts.
  • ежегодичный (/jɪʐɨˈɡodʲitɕnɨj/) - A less common variant with a slight emphasis on regularity.
• Antonyms:
  • ежемесячный (/jɪʐɨˈmʲesʲatɕnɨj/) - Monthly, contrasting with annual frequency.
  • ежедневный (/jɪʐɨˈdnʲevnɨj/) - Daily, highlighting a more frequent occurrence.

Related Phrases:

• Ежегодный отчет - (Yearly report; Used in business to summarize annual performance.)
• Ежегодный фестиваль - (Yearly festival; Refers to annual cultural events.)
• Ежегодный отпуск - (Yearly vacation; Common in employment contexts for annual leave.)

Usage Notes:

Ежегодный directly corresponds to the English "yearly" as an adjective, emphasizing something that happens once per year. It is typically used in formal or professional settings, such as reports, schedules, or events. Be mindful of noun agreement in Russian sentences; always adjust for gender, number, and case. When choosing between synonyms like "годичный," opt for ежегодный if the focus is on regularity. Avoid using it in casual speech; instead, rephrase for everyday contexts.

Common Errors:

• Error: Incorrectly using ежегодный without proper declension, e.g., saying "ежегодный фестиваль" in genitive case as "ежегодный фестиаля" (wrong form).

  Correct: Ежегодного фестиваля (for genitive). Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree with the noun's case; learners often forget this, leading to grammatical errors.

• Error: Confusing it with ежемесячный, e.g., using ежегодный to mean "monthly."

  Correct: Use ежемесячный for monthly contexts. Explanation: This mix-up stems from similar structures; always check the time frequency to select the right word.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like ежегодный often relate to state or institutional events, such as the "ежегодный парад" (yearly parade) on holidays like Victory Day. This reflects a cultural emphasis on commemorative and structured annual traditions, which can help English speakers understand the importance of routine in Russian society.

Related Concepts:

• месячный (monthly)
• ежедневный (daily)
• сезонный (seasonal)