основанный
osnovannyy
The Russian phrase for 'based' is основанный (osnovannyy).
While основанный is a direct translation, you may also encounter Укорененный в when you wish to emphasize that something has deep, ingrained roots or foundations.
Which one should you use?
Основанный на translates directly to 'based on'. In contrast, Укорененный в is used specifically to emphasize that something is deeply rooted.
How do you pronounce it?
osnovannyy
Did you know?
- While English uses 'based' for internet slang, Russian speakers use the noun база (baza) to mean 'based' in the same way. It is used as a one-word reaction to agree with a bold or authentic opinion.
- To describe a movie based on a book, Russians use the word экранизация (ekranizatsiya). This term specifically describes the process of 'bringing something to the screen' rather than just being based on a text.
- When a theory is based on logic, Russians use обоснованный (obosnovannyy). The addition of the prefix о- changes the meaning from simply being based to being proven or justified.
Examples in context
- Эта концепция основана на исследованияхThis concept is based on research
- Этот фильм основан на реальных событияхThis movie is based on real events
- Научные теории часто построены на экспериментахScientific theories are often based on experiments
Example conversation
Alexander and Olga are discussing a book.
- Александр AleksandrТы читала этот роман?Ty chitala etot roman?Did you read this novel?
- Ольга OlgaДа, он основанный на истории семьи.Da, on osnovannyj na istorii sem'i.Yes, it is based on a family history.
- Александр AleksandrТебе понравился сюжет?Tebe ponravilsya syuzhet?Did you like the plot?
- Ольга OlgaДа, книга очень интересная.Da, kniga ochen' interesnaya.Yes, the book is very interesting.
