Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| иссле́дование | isslédovanije | neuter |
| изуче́ние | izučénije | neuter |
The term иссле́дование is a formal word used in the context of scientific research, expeditions and academic discussions. It is also used for technical investigations or the physical exploration of a territory. Alternatively, the term Разведка is a formal word used in the context of military intelligence, reconnaissance or broader exploration.
What does it mean word for word?
The noun иссле́дование is derived from the verb иссле́довать, which means to investigate or explore.
Which one should you use?
While иссле́дование refers to scientific research, technical investigations or physical exploration, изуче́ние is used when the focus is on the process of studying or learning about a subject or phenomenon.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural genitive form of иссле́дование is иссле́дований. The verb form of the noun иссле́дование is иссле́довать.
How do you pronounce it?
isslédovanije
Did you know?
- When talking about the exploration of space, Russians use освое́ние, which implies not just exploring but 'mastering' or 'settling' the territory.
- The root of иссле́довать is related to the word сле́д, which means 'track' or 'footprint', suggesting that exploring is literally following a trail.
- While иссле́дование is for science, if you are 'exploring' a new city as a tourist, a Russian speaker would more likely use the verb гулять (to stroll) or познавать (to get to know).
Examples in context
- В нашем исследовании мы исследуем новые пути освоения космоса.In our exploration, we are exploring new ways of space exploration.
- Завтра мы с друзьями собираемся исследовать город.Tomorrow, my friends and I are planning to explore the city.
- Чтение книг позволяет нам познавать новые идеи и миры.Reading books allows us to explore new ideas and worlds.
- Мы начали новое иссле́дование этой области.My nachali novoye issledovaniye etoy oblasti.We started a new exploration of this area.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “exploration” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
