математический анализ
matematíčeskij análiz[mətʲɪmɐˈtʲit͡ɕɪskʲɪj ɐˈnalʲɪs]
The English phrase 'calculus' is translated into Russian as математический анализ (matematíčeskij análiz).
In Russian, the field of study covering both differential and integral calculus is referred to as mathematical analysis.
Meaning: differential calculus and integral calculus considered as a single subject (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase математический анализ is composed of the adjective математический (mathematical) and the noun анализ (analysis).
Which one should you use?
While English speakers often use the word 'calculus' to refer to the subject, Russian uses the term 'mathematical analysis' to denote the same field of study.
How do you pronounce it?
matematíčeskij análiz
Did you know?
- Unlike English, which uses 'calculus' from the Latin for 'small pebble', Russian uses a term based on the Greek 'analysis', meaning 'to loosen' or 'untie'.
- In Russian, the word анализ is used not only for mathematics but also for a medical 'test' or 'sample' taken by a doctor.
- In Russian universities, матанализ is often considered the 'gatekeeper' course, feared by students more than almost any other introductory subject.
Examples in context
- В школе мы изучаем основы математического анализа.In school, we study the basics of mathematical analysis.
- Математический анализ является важной частью учебного плана для студентов инженерных специальностей.Mathematical analysis is an important part of the curriculum for engineering students.
- Мы занимаемся матаном уже неделю.We've been studying calculus for a week now.
- Математический анализ это очень сложный предмет.Matematicheskiy analiz eto ochen' slozhnyy predmet.Calculus is a very difficult subject.
- Я изучаю математический анализ в этом семестре.Ya izuchayu matematicheskiy analiz v etom semestre.I am studying calculus this semester.
- Ей нравится математический анализ.Yey nravitsya matematicheskiy analiz.She likes calculus.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their university studies in the library.
- Мария MariaАлександр, ты уже подготовился к экзамену по математическому анализу?Aleksandr, ty uzhe podgotovilsya k ekzamenu po matematicheskomu analizu?Alexander, have you prepared for the calculus exam yet?
- Александр AleksandrНет, Мария, мне нужно еще много заниматься.Net, Mariya, mne nuzhno yeshche mnogo zanimat'sya.No, Maria, I still need to study a lot.
- Мария MariaЯ тоже, математический анализ требует много времени.Ya tozhe, matematicheskiy analiz trebuyet mnogo vremeni.Me too, calculus requires a lot of time.
- Александр AleksandrДа, давай заниматься вместе в библиотеке.Da, davay zanimat'sya vmeste v biblioteke.Yes, let's study together in the library.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry математический анализ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
