журнал
A publication issued at regular intervals.
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- A 'журнал' is primarily a magazine or periodic publication.
- It is also used for official record books like class registers or ship logs.
- The word is masculine and follows standard Russian declension patterns.
- Cultural significance includes the 'thick journals' of Russian literature.
The Russian word журнал (zhurnal) is a multifaceted noun that primarily translates to 'magazine' or 'journal' in English. However, its usage in the Russian language extends far beyond the glossy pages of fashion periodicals found at newsstands. At its core, a журнал is any periodic publication or a systematic record-keeping book. Whether you are discussing the latest trends in a lifestyle magazine, reading a peer-reviewed scientific paper, or referring to a teacher's grade book in a classroom, the word журнал is your primary linguistic tool. In the context of Russian culture, the 'журнал' has historically been a pillar of intellectual life, particularly through the tradition of 'thick journals' (толстые журналы), which served as the primary medium for serializing great works of literature by authors like Dostoevsky and Tolstoy.
- General Periodicals
- This refers to mass-market magazines like 'Vogue' or 'National Geographic'. In Russian, these are often categorized as 'глянцевые журналы' (glossy magazines) or 'развлекательные журналы' (entertainment magazines).
Вчера я купил новый выпуск модного журнала в киоске.
- Academic and Professional Journals
- In professional circles, it refers to specialized publications like 'научный журнал' (scientific journal) or 'медицинский журнал' (medical journal). These are essential for researchers and academics.
- The Class Register
- In the Russian educational system, the 'классный журнал' is the official book where teachers record attendance and grades. It is a symbol of authority and often the source of student anxiety.
Учительница открыла журнал и начала вызывать учеников к доске.
Furthermore, the word is used in technical and administrative contexts to mean a 'log' or 'ledger'. For instance, a 'судовой журнал' is a ship's logbook, and a 'журнал посещений' is a visitor's log. This breadth of meaning makes 'журнал' one of the most versatile nouns in the Russian lexicon, bridging the gap between high-fashion entertainment and rigid bureaucratic documentation. Understanding which 'журнал' is being discussed requires paying close attention to the adjectives surrounding it and the social setting in which it is used.
Using журнал correctly requires an understanding of its declension as a masculine inanimate noun. In the singular, it follows the standard pattern: журнал (nominative), журнала (genitive), журналу (dative), журнал (accusative), журналом (instrumental), and журнале (prepositional). Because it is an inanimate object, the accusative form remains identical to the nominative. When you are talking about reading something *in* a magazine, you must use the prepositional case with the preposition 'в'.
Я прочитал об этом открытии в научном журнале.
The plural forms are equally straightforward: журналы (nominative), журналов (genitive), журналам (dative), журналы (accusative), журналами (instrumental), and журналах (prepositional). If you are subscribing to a magazine, you use the verb 'подписываться' followed by the preposition 'на' and the accusative case.
Моя бабушка уже десять лет подписывается на журнал «Здоровье».
- Common Verb Pairings
- 1. Листать журнал (to leaf through a magazine) - implies a casual, quick look.
2. Издавать журнал (to publish a magazine) - used for the production side.
3. Выписывать журнал (to subscribe/order a magazine) - a very common way to say you receive it by mail.
Он долго листал журнал в приёмной у врача, но так ничего и не прочитал.
In more formal or academic contexts, you might encounter the word in the genitive plural when discussing a collection: 'библиотека журналов' (a library of journals). In technical fields, the instrumental case is often used to describe the method of recording: 'вести учёт в электронном журнале' (to keep records in an electronic log). The word maintains its stress on the final syllable 'нал' throughout all its forms, which is a key feature to remember for correct pronunciation.
In contemporary Russia, you will hear журнал in a variety of daily scenarios. If you are walking past a 'Печать' (Press) kiosk or a supermarket checkout line, you'll see stacks of 'глянцевые журналы' (glossy magazines). These are the most common physical manifestations of the word today. People often discuss 'свежий номер журнала' (the latest issue of a magazine) when talking about fashion, cars, or hobbies like fishing and gardening.
В киоске продаются только старые журналы.
Another very specific location where this word carries weight is the Russian school system. Every student and parent knows the 'классный журнал'. Even though many schools have transitioned to 'электронные журналы' (online gradebooks), the terminology remains the same. You will hear teachers say, 'Я сейчас принесу журнал' (I'm going to bring the register now), which usually signals the start of grading or attendance checking.
- In the Workplace
- In offices and factories, 'журнал' refers to any logbook. You might hear: 'Запишитесь в журнал на вахте' (Sign into the log at the security desk) or 'Проверьте журнал регистрации' (Check the registration log).
Этот писатель стал знаменитым после публикации в «толстом» журнале.
On television or in digital media, you will hear 'тележурнал' (a TV magazine program, like a news magazine) or 'видеожурнал'. In the world of technology, 'журнал событий' is the standard translation for 'event log' in software like Windows. Thus, while the physical paper magazine might be declining in popularity, the concept of the 'журнал' as a structured, periodic record of information is more prevalent than ever in Russian life.
For English speakers learning Russian, the most frequent pitfall is the 'False Friend' trap. In English, a 'journal' can be a personal, private diary where one records thoughts and feelings. In Russian, this is strictly a дневник. If you tell a Russian friend, 'Я каждый вечер пишу в свой журнал,' they will likely be confused, thinking you are writing for a public magazine or filling out an official logbook. Always use 'дневник' for your personal thoughts.
Ошибочно: Я пишу свои секреты в журнал. (Correct: ...в дневник).
Another common error is confusing журнал with газета (newspaper). While both are periodicals, they are distinct in format and frequency. A 'газета' is usually a daily or weekly publication on thin paper, while a 'журнал' is usually monthly or quarterly with a stapled or glued binding. Mixing these up can make you sound less precise.
- Prepositional Errors
- Learners often struggle with the difference between 'в журнале' (in the magazine) and 'на журнал' (subscribing to the magazine). Remember: state of being uses 'в' + prepositional, while the action of subscribing uses 'на' + accusative.
Ошибочно: Эта журнал интересная. (Correct: Этот журнал интересный).
Lastly, learners sometimes over-rely on the word 'журналист' (journalist) and assume that anyone working for a 'журнал' is just a 'журналист'. While true, there are more specific terms like 'редактор' (editor) or 'корреспондент' (correspondent). Additionally, when referring to a scientific journal, the English term 'paper' is translated as 'статья' (article), not 'журнал'. You publish an 'article' *in* a 'journal'.
Russian offers several synonyms and related terms for журнал, depending on the specific context. If you want to sound more professional or encompass all types of published materials, you might use издание (publication). This is a broad term that covers books, magazines, and newspapers alike.
- Периодика (Periodicals)
- This is a collective noun used to describe all serial publications. You'll often see this sign in libraries or bookstores. It is more formal than simply saying 'журналы и газеты'.
В этом отделе библиотеки представлена вся современная периодика.
- Глянец (Glossy/Gloss)
- A slang or informal term used to refer to high-end fashion and lifestyle magazines. It is derived from the word for 'gloss' and refers to the shiny paper they are printed on.
Она работает редактором в популярном глянце.
For technical logs, alternatives include реестр (register/registry) or ведомость (sheet/list). For example, a payroll is a 'расчётная ведомость', not a 'журнал'. In a historical context, you might see вестник (herald/messenger), which was a common name for academic or official journals in the 19th century (e.g., 'Вестник Европы'). Choosing the right alternative depends on whether you are emphasizing the format (глянец), the timing (периодика), or the official nature (издание) of the publication.
How Formal Is It?
"Данная статья была опубликована в рецензируемом научном журнале."
"Я купил журнал в дорогу."
"Видал этот новый глянец? Там фотки крутые."
"Давай почитаем твой детский журнал с картинками!"
"Опять она в своём глянце зависла."
Wusstest du?
Although it comes from the French word for 'daily', in Russian it almost always refers to a weekly or monthly publication, while 'газета' (newspaper) is used for dailies.
Aussprachehilfe
- Stressing the first syllable (жУрнал) is incorrect.
- Pronouncing the 'zh' as a hard 'j' like in 'jump' is incorrect.
- Failing to soften the 'l' at the end (though it is a hard 'l' in Russian, it shouldn't be swallowed).
Schwierigkeitsgrad
Easy to recognize due to the English cognate 'journal'.
Requires correct spelling of the 'zh' sound and declension.
Simple pronunciation, but stress must be on the end.
Clear sound, easily distinguishable.
Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest
Voraussetzungen
Als Nächstes lernen
Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
Masculine Inanimate Declension
журнал (Nom) -> журнала (Gen) -> журналу (Dat)
Prepositional Case for Location
в журнале (in the magazine)
Accusative Case for Inanimate Nouns
Я вижу (что?) журнал (same as Nominative)
Plural Formation
журнал -> журналы (add -ы)
Genitive Plural
много журналов (many magazines)
Beispiele nach Niveau
Это мой новый журнал.
This is my new magazine.
Nominative singular masculine.
Я люблю этот журнал.
I love this magazine.
Accusative singular (same as nominative for inanimate).
Где журнал?
Where is the magazine?
Simple question.
Вот интересный журнал.
Here is an interesting magazine.
Adjective agreement (masculine).
Журнал на столе.
The magazine is on the table.
Prepositional phrase 'на столе'.
Я покупаю журнал.
I am buying a magazine.
Present tense verb + accusative.
Это большой журнал.
This is a big magazine.
Basic adjective-noun pair.
Тут есть журналы?
Are there magazines here?
Nominative plural.
В этом журнале много картинок.
There are many pictures in this magazine.
Prepositional case: в журнале.
Я читаю статьи в журналах.
I read articles in magazines.
Prepositional plural: в журналах.
Он дал мне свой журнал.
He gave me his magazine.
Accusative case.
Мы купили два журнала.
We bought two magazines.
Genitive singular after the number 2.
Этот журнал для детей.
This magazine is for children.
Preposition 'для' + genitive.
Я не вижу твоего журнала.
I don't see your magazine.
Genitive case after negation.
Она интересуется модными журналами.
She is interested in fashion magazines.
Instrumental plural after 'интересоваться'.
Вы читали этот журнал?
Have you read this magazine?
Past tense verb.
Я хочу подписаться на этот журнал.
I want to subscribe to this magazine.
Подписаться на + Accusative.
Учитель записал оценку в журнал.
The teacher wrote the grade in the register.
Secondary meaning: class register.
В свежем номере журнала есть интересное интервью.
There is an interesting interview in the latest issue of the magazine.
Genitive singular: номера (чего?) журнала.
Этот журнал выходит раз в месяц.
This magazine comes out once a month.
Usage describing frequency.
Я нашёл эту информацию в старом журнале.
I found this information in an old magazine.
Prepositional case.
Посмотри в журнале посещений.
Look in the visitor log.
Context: administrative log.
Он работает в редакции известного журнала.
He works in the editorial office of a famous magazine.
Genitive case.
Мне нужно купить новый журнал для записей.
I need to buy a new logbook/ledger for records.
Purpose construction.
Научные журналы проходят строгий отбор статей.
Scientific journals undergo a strict selection of articles.
Plural subject.
Статья была опубликована в международном журнале.
The article was published in an international journal.
Passive construction.
Он листал журнал, ожидая своей очереди.
He was leafing through a magazine while waiting for his turn.
Participle phrase usage.
Журнал пользуется большой популярностью у читателей.
The magazine enjoys great popularity among readers.
Verb 'пользоваться' + instrumental.
В судовой журнал внесли запись о шторме.
An entry about the storm was made in the ship's log.
Specific technical term: судовой журнал.
Архив журнала доступен онлайн.
The journal's archive is available online.
Genitive case.
Этот журнал издаётся уже более ста лет.
This journal has been published for over a hundred years.
Reflexive verb 'издаваться'.
Реклама в журналах стоит очень дорого.
Advertising in magazines is very expensive.
Prepositional plural.
Редакционная коллегия журнала отклонила рукопись.
The journal's editorial board rejected the manuscript.
Complex subject phrase.
Литературные «толстые» журналы сыграли огромную роль в истории России.
Literary 'thick' journals played a huge role in Russian history.
Cultural reference.
Журнал ориентирован на узкий круг специалистов.
The journal is aimed at a narrow circle of specialists.
Passive participle 'ориентирован'.
Критики часто обсуждают содержание этого журнала.
Critics often discuss the content of this journal.
Genitive singular.
Журнал является официальным органом министерства.
The journal is the official organ of the ministry.
Formal register.
В журнале регистрации были обнаружены несоответствия.
Discrepancies were found in the registration log.
Legal/Auditing context.
Подписка на периодические журналы сокращается.
Subscriptions to periodic journals are declining.
Abstract noun phrase.
Он является бессменным главным редактором журнала.
He is the long-standing editor-in-chief of the journal.
Instrumental case with 'является'.
Эфемерность журнальных публикаций компенсируется их актуальностью.
The ephemeral nature of journal publications is compensated by their relevance.
Philosophical/Academic tone.
Журнал выступает в качестве площадки для общественной дискуссии.
The journal serves as a platform for public discussion.
Metaphorical usage.
Трансформация журнала в цифровую платформу неизбежна.
The transformation of the journal into a digital platform is inevitable.
Noun-heavy academic style.
Рецензируемые журналы являются залогом научной достоверности.
Peer-reviewed journals are a guarantee of scientific credibility.
Complex predicate.
Специфика журнала обусловлена его целевой аудиторией.
The specificity of the journal is determined by its target audience.
Formal academic reasoning.
Журнал сохраняет верность традициям классической журналистики.
The journal remains faithful to the traditions of classical journalism.
Abstract dative 'традициям'.
Влияние этого журнала на умы современников было колоссальным.
The influence of this journal on the minds of contemporaries was colossal.
Historical analysis tone.
Журнал аккумулирует передовой опыт в данной области.
The journal accumulates cutting-edge experience in this field.
High-level vocabulary 'аккумулирует'.
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
в журнале
из журнала
читать журнал
купить журнал
старый журнал
популярный журнал
детский журнал
медицинский журнал
журнал учета
номер журнала
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Dnevnik is a personal diary or a student's individual grade book. Zhurnal is the teacher's master grade book or a magazine.
Gazeta is a newspaper (usually daily/weekly, thin paper). Zhurnal is a magazine (usually monthly, better paper).
Kniga is a book. A zhurnal is a periodic publication.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
"толстый журнал"
A specific type of literary monthly publication in Russia.
Он мечтает опубликоваться в 'толстом журнале'.
cultural"глянцевая жизнь"
A lifestyle like those depicted in glossy magazines (artificial/glamorous).
Она живет словно в глянцевом журнале.
metaphorical"закрытый журнал"
A publication that is no longer being produced.
Это был хороший, но теперь уже закрытый журнал.
neutral"вести журнал"
To keep a log or record consistently.
Капитан обязан вести судовой журнал.
formal"попасть в журнал"
To be featured in a magazine.
Она мечтает попасть в модный журнал.
neutral"выписать журнал"
To order a subscription.
Отец выписал журнал про охоту.
neutral"пролистать журнал"
To skim through a magazine quickly.
Я успел только пролистать журнал.
neutral"сетевой журнал"
An online-only magazine or blog-style publication.
Он ведет популярный сетевой журнал.
modern"стенной журнал"
A wall newspaper or poster-style magazine in schools/offices.
Мы делали стенной журнал к празднику.
educational"журнал посещений"
The standard term for a sign-in sheet.
Отметьтесь в журнале посещений.
administrativeLeicht verwechselbar
English 'journal' can mean diary.
Дневник is for private thoughts or a student's personal record. Журнал is a magazine or a teacher's register.
Я пишу в дневник (diary), но читаю журнал (magazine).
Both are periodicals.
Газета is a newspaper; Журнал is a magazine.
Газета выходит каждый день, а журнал — раз в месяц.
Both can be records.
Протокол is a transcript or minutes of a meeting. Журнал is a continuous log.
Мы составили протокол собрания, а время прихода записали в журнал.
Both are small bound publications.
Брошюра is usually promotional or informational and not periodic. Журнал is a periodic publication.
Возьмите эту рекламную брошюру, а журнал купите в киоске.
Both are official lists.
Ведомость is usually a specific financial or inventory list. Журнал is a more general logbook.
Зарплата указана в ведомости, а посещаемость — в журнале.
Satzmuster
Это [adjective] журнал.
Это новый журнал.
Я читаю [noun] в журнале.
Я читаю статью в журнале.
Я подписан на [noun] журнал.
Я подписан на модный журнал.
Журнал публикует [noun].
Журнал публикует научные работы.
Статья в журнале посвящена [dative].
Статья в журнале посвящена экологии.
Журнал является инструментом [genitive].
Журнал является инструментом пропаганды.
Записать [accusative] в журнал.
Записать фамилию в журнал.
В журнале много [genitive plural].
В журнале много картинок.
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Adjektive
Verwandt
So verwendest du es
Very common in both spoken and written Russian.
-
Я пишу в журнал каждый день (meaning diary).
→
Я пишу в дневник каждый день.
Журнал is a public publication or record; дневник is a private diary.
-
Это интересная журнал.
→
Это интересный журнал.
Журнал is masculine, so the adjective must be masculine.
-
Я прочитал это на журнале.
→
Я прочитал это в журнале.
Use the preposition 'в' for content inside a magazine.
-
Я подписался в журнал.
→
Я подписался на журнал.
The verb 'подписаться' (to subscribe) requires the preposition 'на'.
-
Учитель поставил 5 в дневник (when referring to the class book).
→
Учитель поставил 5 в журнал.
The teacher's big book is the 'журнал'; the student's little book is the 'дневник'.
Tipps
Case Tip
Remember that after the number 1, use 'журнал'. After 2, 3, 4, use 'журнала'. After 5 or more, use 'журналов'.
False Friend
Never use 'журнал' for your secret diary. Your friends will think you are publishing it!
School Life
If you are in a Russian school, never touch the teacher's 'журнал' without permission. It's very official.
Stress
The stress is ALWAYS on the last syllable: журнАл. It never moves.
Magazines vs Newspapers
In Russia, journals are usually for deep reading or hobbies, while newspapers are for quick news.
TV Magazines
The word 'тележурнал' is used for news-magazine style TV shows.
Office Logs
Use 'журнал регистрации' for any official sign-in book in an office.
Ship Logs
A 'судовой журнал' is a vital legal document on any Russian ship.
Peer Review
Scientific journals are called 'научные журналы' and are highly respected.
Glossy Magazines
You can call fashion magazines 'глянец' to sound more like a native speaker.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Imagine a 'Journalist' (журналист) holding a 'Journal' (журнал). They sound almost the same in English and Russian, just remember the 'zh' sound.
Visuelle Assoziation
Visualize a glossy magazine cover with a giant letter 'Ж' (Zh) on it. 'Ж' looks like a beetle, and the beetle is reading a 'журнал'.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to find three different types of 'журнал' in your house or online: a magazine, a scientific journal, and a logbook (like a notebook for records).
Wortherkunft
Borrowed from French 'journal', which comes from 'jour' (day).
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: Originally meant 'daily' or 'a daily record'.
Indo-European (via Romance/French).Kultureller Kontext
No specific sensitivities, but be aware that 'глянец' can sometimes be used pejoratively to imply shallowness.
English 'journal' is broader and often means a personal diary. In Russian, 'журнал' is more formal or commercial.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
At a newsstand
- У вас есть свежий номер...?
- Сколько стоит этот журнал?
- Я ищу журнал про...
- Дайте, пожалуйста, этот журнал.
In a school
- Принеси журнал из учительской.
- Посмотри свои оценки в журнале.
- Учитель записывает тему в журнал.
- Где классный журнал?
In a library
- Где отдел периодики?
- Можно взять этот журнал домой?
- У вас есть архив журналов за прошлый год?
- Я хочу посмотреть научные журналы.
At the doctor's office
- Тут на столе лежат журналы.
- Можно полистать журнал?
- Этот журнал очень старый.
- Я нашел интересную статью в журнале.
IT / Office
- Проверьте журнал регистрации.
- Запись в журнале событий.
- Вести электронный журнал.
- Где находится журнал посещений?
Gesprächseinstiege
"Какой твой самый любимый журнал?"
"Ты когда-нибудь подписывался на бумажные журналы?"
"Как ты думаешь, журналы скоро исчезнут из-за интернета?"
"Какие научные журналы ты читаешь для работы?"
"Ты помнишь свой классный журнал в школе?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
Опиши свой идеальный журнал: о чем бы он был и кто бы там писал?
Напиши о статье в журнале, которая изменила твое мнение о чем-либо.
Расскажи о своем отношении к глянцевым журналам. Это пустая трата времени или отдых?
Представь, что ты главный редактор известного журнала. Какие темы ты бы выбрал для следующего номера?
Почему, по-твоему, в России так важны были 'толстые журналы'?
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10 FragenNo, that is a common mistake. A personal diary is 'дневник'. 'Журнал' means a magazine, a scientific journal, or an official logbook/register.
You use the phrase 'подписаться на журнал' (perfective) or 'подписываться на журнал' (imperfective). You can also say 'выписать журнал'.
It is a 'thick journal', a traditional Russian literary monthly that publishes novels, poetry, and essays. It's a hallmark of Russian intellectual culture.
You use the Prepositional case: 'в журнале'. For example: 'Я прочитал это в журнале'.
It is masculine. You say 'этот журнал' (this magazine) and 'интересный журнал' (interesting magazine).
Yes, 'журнал событий' is the standard term for an event log in computing.
It is the official class register where a teacher records grades and attendance for the whole class.
You say 'свежий номер журнала' or 'последний выпуск журнала'.
The plural is 'журналы' (nominative) and 'журналов' (genitive).
It is neutral. It can be used in casual conversation, in school, or in highly formal academic and legal contexts.
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Write a sentence in Russian: 'I read about it in a fashion magazine.'
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Write a sentence in Russian: 'Where is the latest issue of the magazine?'
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Write a sentence in Russian: 'The teacher wrote my name in the register.'
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Write a sentence in Russian: 'I love reading scientific journals.'
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Write a sentence in Russian: 'This is a very interesting magazine.'
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Write a sentence in Russian: 'I bought two magazines today.'
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Write a sentence in Russian: 'He is leafing through a magazine in the waiting room.'
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Write a sentence in Russian: 'She works for a popular magazine.'
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Write a sentence in Russian: 'There are no magazines on the table.'
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Write a sentence in Russian: 'I want to subscribe to this journal.'
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Translate: 'The ship's log was lost.'
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Translate: 'I found an old magazine in the attic.'
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Translate: 'Do you have any magazines for children?'
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Translate: 'He is the editor of a medical journal.'
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Translate: 'I read the article in the magazine.'
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Translate: 'Magazines are sold here.'
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Translate: 'The teacher's register is on the desk.'
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Translate: 'I have many different magazines.'
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Translate: 'This magazine has a beautiful cover.'
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Translate: 'I don't like glossy magazines.'
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Say in Russian: 'I am reading a magazine.'
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Say in Russian: 'Do you have a magazine?'
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Say in Russian: 'In this magazine.'
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Say in Russian: 'I like these magazines.'
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Say in Russian: 'I want to buy a magazine.'
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Say in Russian: 'It's in the scientific journal.'
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Say in Russian: 'The teacher opened the register.'
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Say in Russian: 'Subscribe to the magazine.'
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Say in Russian: 'A stack of magazines.'
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Say in Russian: 'An interesting article in the magazine.'
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Say in Russian: 'I leafed through the magazine.'
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Say in Russian: 'Fashion magazine.'
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Say in Russian: 'Where is the magazine?'
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Say in Russian: 'I saw it in a magazine.'
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Say in Russian: 'He works for a magazine.'
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Say in Russian: 'Many magazines.'
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Say in Russian: 'Latest issue.'
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Say in Russian: 'Children's magazine.'
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Say in Russian: 'Ship's log.'
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Say in Russian: 'Digital magazine.'
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Listen and identify the word: 'Я нашёл статью в журнале.'
Listen and identify the word: 'Дай мне этот журнал.'
Listen and identify the word: 'Мы купили три журнала.'
Listen and identify the word: 'Учитель пишет в журнале.'
Listen and identify the word: 'Это научные журналы.'
Listen and identify the word: 'Нет журналов.'
Listen and identify the word: 'Подписка на журнал.'
Listen and identify the word: 'Листать журнал.'
Listen and identify the word: 'Старый журнал.'
Listen and identify the word: 'В свежем журнале.'
Listen and identify the word: 'Медицинский журнал.'
Listen and identify the word: 'Посмотри в журнале.'
Listen and identify the word: 'Толстые журналы.'
Listen and identify the word: 'Из журнала.'
Listen and identify the word: 'Журнальный столик.'
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Summary
The word 'журнал' is a versatile noun meaning 'magazine', 'journal', or 'logbook'. While it sounds like the English 'journal', it is NOT used for a private diary (that's 'дневник'). Example: 'Я читаю статью в научном журнале' (I am reading an article in a scientific journal).
- A 'журнал' is primarily a magazine or periodic publication.
- It is also used for official record books like class registers or ship logs.
- The word is masculine and follows standard Russian declension patterns.
- Cultural significance includes the 'thick journals' of Russian literature.
Case Tip
Remember that after the number 1, use 'журнал'. After 2, 3, 4, use 'журнала'. After 5 or more, use 'журналов'.
False Friend
Never use 'журнал' for your secret diary. Your friends will think you are publishing it!
School Life
If you are in a Russian school, never touch the teacher's 'журнал' without permission. It's very official.
Stress
The stress is ALWAYS on the last syllable: журнАл. It never moves.
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абсолютно
A2absolutely, completely
абсолютный
B1Absolut, vollständig, total. Es wird verwendet, um einen Zustand ohne Einschränkungen oder Ausnahmen zu betonen. Zum Beispiel, 'absolute Wahrheit'.
авторитетный
C1Commanding and self-confident; likely to be respected
адаптация
B1Adaption ist der Prozess der Anpassung an neue Bedingungen. Die filmische Adaptation des Romans war ein großer Erfolg.
адаптировать
C1To make something suitable for a new use
адекватный
B21. Dies ist eine adäquate Lösung für das Problem. (This is an adequate solution for the problem.) 2. Seine Reaktion war durchaus adäquat. (His reaction was quite adequate.)
азиатский
B1Asiatisch. Beispiel: Er studiert asiatische Geschichte. (Er studiert asiatische Geschichte.)
активизация
C1Die Intensivierung oder das Aktivwerden eines Prozesses oder einer Tätigkeit.
активизировать
B2Wir müssen unsere Bemühungen aktivieren, um das Ziel zu erreichen.
активно
B2Er arbeitet <span class='italic'>aktiv</span> an dem Projekt.