математика
matematika
The English word "math" is translated into Russian as математика (matematika).
математика is the noun used to refer to the field of mathematics.
Meaning: short form of mathematics (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
matematika
Did you know?
- While English speakers often use the abbreviation 'math', a Russian speaker would rarely use a shortened form like 'мат' to mean mathematics, as that syllable is the root for a common vulgar profanity.
- In Russian schools, математика is often treated as a dual subject encompassing both algebra and geometry.
- While the word is shared with many languages, Russian borrowed математика from Polish matematyka.
Examples in context
- Математика мой конёк.Math is my strong point.This sentence shows how to say that математика is a strong point for someone.Tatoeba #5127982 by sharptoothed, translation #10519871 by AlanF_US
- Математика это круто.Math is cool.This sentence is used to express that математика is cool.Tatoeba #14004890 by marafon, translation #14004872 by menaud
- Математика – это не моё.Math isn't my thing.This sentence illustrates how to say that математика is not one's thing.Tatoeba #3041902 by odexed, translation #11346581 by Luornu
- Я учусь на кафедре математики.I study at the department of mathematics.
- Мы изучаем арифметику в школе.We study arithmetic at school.
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Example conversation
Sergei and Maria are talking about school subjects.
- Мария MariaСергей, тебе нравится математика?Sergey, tebe nravitsya matematika?Sergey, do you like math?
- Сергей SergeyНет, математика слишком сложная.Net, matematika slishkom slozhnaya.No, math is too difficult.
- Мария MariaА мне математика очень полезна.A mne matematika ochen' polezna.But math is very useful to me.
- Сергей SergeyТы очень умная, Мария.Ty ochen' umnaya, Mariya.You are very smart, Maria.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries математика, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
