тщательный
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- A versatile adjective meaning 'thorough' or 'meticulous,' emphasizing high-quality effort and attention to every single detail in a process.
- Commonly used in professional, academic, and medical contexts to describe searches, analyses, preparations, and inspections that leave nothing to chance.
- Differentiated from 'neat' (аккуратный) by its focus on depth and rigor rather than just visual organization or punctuality.
- Forms the frequently used adverb 'тщательно' (thoroughly), which is essential for giving detailed instructions or describing how a task was performed.
The Russian adjective тщательный (tshchatel'nyy) is a powerful descriptor used to convey a high degree of precision, care, and attention to detail. At its core, it translates to 'thorough,' 'meticulous,' or 'painstaking.' Unlike a simple 'good' or 'complete' job, тщательный implies that every single component, no matter how small, has been examined, verified, or processed with extreme diligence. It is the hallmark of a professional approach, whether in science, law, art, or daily chores. When you describe a process as тщательный, you are suggesting that nothing was left to chance and no shortcuts were taken.
- Semantic Nuance
- The word carries a positive connotation of reliability. If a doctor performs a тщательный осмотр (thorough examination), it builds trust. It suggests a depth of investigation that goes beyond the surface level.
- Professional Context
- In academic and scientific writing, this word is indispensable. Researchers discuss тщательный анализ (thorough analysis) to validate their findings. It signals to the reader that the methodology was rigorous.
Для достижения успеха необходим тщательный план действий, учитывающий все возможные риски.
Historically, the word is linked to the Old Church Slavonic root meaning 'to strive' or 'to endeavor.' This etymological connection highlights that being тщательный isn't just an accidental state of being detailed; it is an active effort. It requires energy and focus. In modern Russian, it is frequently used to describe investigations, cleanings, selections, and preparations. If someone is being тщательный, they are likely taking more time than average because they value quality over speed.
После тщательной проверки документов нам разрешили въезд.
- Collocation: Cleaning
- A very common everyday use is тщательная уборка (thorough cleaning). This implies moving furniture, dusting hidden corners, and deep-cleaning carpets.
Художник уделял тщательное внимание каждой детали своей картины.
In the realm of interpersonal relationships, being тщательный might describe how someone chooses their words or friends. A тщательный выбор (careful choice) suggests a person who is discerning and perhaps a bit cautious. They weigh pros and cons heavily. This adjective is also the base for the adverb тщательно, which is perhaps even more common in speech, describing how an action is performed: 'He washed the car thoroughly' (Он тщательно вымыл машину).
Нам нужно провести тщательное расследование этого инцидента.
Его тщательный подход к работе всегда вызывал уважение у коллег.
- Comparison with 'Подробный'
- While 'подробный' means 'detailed,' тщательный focuses more on the quality of the effort and the rigor of the process. A report can be detailed (full of info) but not necessarily thorough (if the info is unverified).
Using тщательный correctly requires understanding its role as a qualitative adjective that demands precision. It usually precedes the noun it modifies and emphasizes the intensity of the action associated with that noun. Because it is a multi-syllable word, it often carries a weight of formality and seriousness in a sentence. It is rarely used in casual, slang-heavy conversation unless the speaker is being intentionally hyperbolic or professional.
Учёный провёл тщательный эксперимент в лаборатории.
When declining the word, pay attention to the gender of the noun. For example, with a feminine noun like подготовка (preparation), it becomes тщательная. With a neuter noun like исследование (research), it becomes тщательное. In the plural, for things like поиски (searches), it becomes тщательные. Mastery of these endings is crucial for B2 level learners.
- Case Usage: Genitive
- After prepositions like 'после' (after), you use the genitive: 'После тщательного анализа' (After a thorough analysis).
- Case Usage: Instrumental
- When describing the manner of an action using a noun: 'С тщательным вниманием' (With meticulous attention).
Она славится своим тщательным подходом к подбору персонала.
In complex sentences, тщательный often acts as the catalyst for a result. Because the preparation was тщательная, the project was successful. It is often paired with verbs of action like проводить (to conduct), требовать (to require), or планировать (to plan). If you are writing an essay in Russian, using this word instead of 'хороший' (good) or 'большой' (big) will immediately signal a higher level of vocabulary proficiency.
Директор потребовал тщательного отчёта о расходах компании.
One interesting aspect is its use in the short form, although this is less common for this specific adjective in modern speech. However, you might see тщателен in literature to describe a person's character or a specific piece of work in a more poetic or archaic sense. For most learners, sticking to the long form is the safest and most natural path.
- Negation
- To say 'not thorough,' you add 'не-': нетщательный. However, it is more common to use antonyms like 'поверхностный' (superficial) or 'небрежный' (careless).
Только тщательное изучение истории поможет понять настоящее.
You will encounter тщательный in environments where stakes are high and accuracy is paramount. This includes news broadcasts, legal proceedings, medical consultations, and high-level business meetings. It is a 'seriousness' marker. If a news anchor says 'Полиция ведёт тщательный поиск преступника,' they are emphasizing that the police are doing everything possible, checking every basement and attic.
В новостях сообщили о тщательной проверке всех аэропортов страны.
In the workplace, a manager might use it when giving feedback or setting expectations. 'Я жду от вас тщательного выполнения задания' (I expect a thorough execution of the task from you). Here, it serves as a warning against laziness. It’s also very common in instructions—for example, on a medicine bottle: 'Требуется тщательное перемешивание перед использованием' (Thorough mixing is required before use).
- The Adverb Form
- You will hear тщательно (thoroughly) constantly. 'Тщательно мойте руки' (Wash your hands thoroughly) was a ubiquitous phrase during the pandemic.
Перед экзаменом студенты провели тщательное повторение материала.
In literature and film, тщательный is used to build character. A detective like Sherlock Holmes would be described as having a тщательный взгляд (meticulous gaze). It suggests an intellectual depth. In documentaries, narrators use it to describe natural processes or historical research. It provides a sense of authority and evidence-based truth to the narrative.
Эта работа требует тщательного соблюдения всех правил техники безопасности.
- Academic Lectures
- Professors use this word to emphasize the need for rigor. 'Нам нужен тщательный разбор этой теории' (We need a thorough breakdown of this theory).
Благодаря тщательному редактированию, книга стала бестселлером.
One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is confusing тщательный with аккуратный. While аккуратный can mean 'accurate' or 'neat,' it often refers to physical tidiness or being punctual. If you say a person is 'аккуратный,' you might mean they keep their desk clean. If you say they are тщательный, you mean they are deep and rigorous in their intellectual or professional work. You can be тщательный but have a messy desk!
Ошибка: Он сделал аккуратный анализ (He did a neat analysis - sounds weak).
Правильно: Он сделал тщательный анализ.
Another mistake involves pronunciation and spelling of the cluster 'тщ'. English speakers often struggle with the 'т' and 'щ' combination. It should be a crisp 't' followed by the long, soft 'shch' sound. Some learners accidentally omit the 'т' or make the 'щ' too short. Practicing the transition between these two sounds is essential for being understood.
- Overuse in Casual Speech
- Using тщательный to describe something trivial, like how you brushed your hair, can sound overly dramatic or ironic. Stick to 'хорошо' or 'внимательно' for minor daily tasks unless you really mean you spent 20 minutes on it.
Не путайте: тщательный (thorough) и подробный (detailed). 'Подробный' describes the amount of info; 'тщательный' describes the quality of work.
A common grammatical error is failing to use the correct case after 'требовать' (to require). This verb often takes the genitive case. So, it’s 'требовать тщательного (genitive) исследования,' not 'тщательное (accusative) исследование.' This is a high-level grammar point that distinguishes B2/C1 speakers from lower levels.
Избегайте фразы 'очень тщательный'. Слово тщательный уже само по себе означает высокую степень качества.
- Agreement with Plurals
- Remember the plural ending '-ые'. 'Тщательные исследования' (thorough studies). Beginners often forget the plural adjective agreement.
Russian has a rich set of synonyms for 'thorough,' each with its own flavor. Understanding these differences will make your Russian sound much more natural and precise. While тщательный is the most versatile and common, you might consider these alternatives depending on the context.
- Скрупулёзный (Scrupulous)
- This is a direct loanword. It implies an almost obsessive attention to the tiniest details, often in a scientific or financial context. It is more formal than тщательный.
- Кропотливый (Painstaking/Laborious)
- This word emphasizes the hard, slow, and repetitive nature of the work. You would use it for 'кропотливый труд' (painstaking labor) like embroidery or data entry.
Сравнение:
1. Тщательный осмотр (Thorough exam).
2. Детальный план (Detailed plan).
If you want to describe something that is comprehensive and covers all aspects, you might use всесторонний (all-around/comprehensive). For example, 'всестороннее обсуждение' (a comprehensive discussion). If the focus is on the depth of the study, глубокий (deep) is a great choice: 'глубокое исследование.'
Архитектор провёл скрупулёзный расчёт всех конструкций здания.
- Добросовестный (Conscientious)
- This refers more to the character of the person. A 'добросовестный работник' is someone who works hard because they have a strong moral compass, which often leads to тщательный results.
On the opposite side, if you want to warn against a lack of thoroughness, use поверхностный (superficial) or беглый (cursory). A 'беглый осмотр' is just a quick glance. Knowing these contrasts helps reinforce the meaning of тщательный as something that is the exact opposite of 'just good enough.'
Вместо поверхностного знакомства, он предпочёл тщательное изучение вопроса.
How Formal Is It?
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The word is related to 'тщета' (vanity), which originally meant 'emptiness.' The connection is that striving (тщание) is what fills the emptiness of a task.
Aussprachehilfe
- Pronouncing 'тщ' as a simple 'sh'.
- Missing the soft sign 'ь' before the 'н'.
- Stressing the second or third syllable.
- Making the 'ы' sound like 'и'.
- Forgetting to soften the 'т' in the middle.
Schwierigkeitsgrad
Easy to recognize but long word.
Spelling the 'тщ' and 'ьн' clusters is tricky.
Pronouncing 'тщ' at the start of a word is a challenge.
Distinctive sound makes it easy to hear once learned.
Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest
Voraussetzungen
Als Nächstes lernen
Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
Adjective Agreement
Тщательная (fem) работа, Тщательный (masc) план.
Genitive Case after 'требовать'
Работа требует тщательного (gen) подхода.
Adverb Formation with -о
Работать (как?) тщательно.
Dative Case with 'благодаря'
Благодаря тщательному (dat) анализу.
Instrumental Case for Manner
С тщательным (ins) вниманием.
Beispiele nach Niveau
Это тщательный врач.
This is a thorough doctor.
Nominative masculine adjective.
Нужна тщательная уборка.
A thorough cleaning is needed.
Nominative feminine adjective.
Он делает тщательный план.
He is making a thorough plan.
Accusative masculine (inanimate).
Я люблю тщательный подход.
I like a thorough approach.
Accusative masculine.
Был проведён тщательный осмотр.
A thorough inspection was conducted.
Passive construction with adjective.
Это очень тщательная работа.
This is very thorough work.
Feminine adjective.
Мы ждём тщательный ответ.
We are waiting for a thorough answer.
Accusative masculine.
Тщательный выбор — это важно.
A thorough choice is important.
Subject as an adjective-noun phrase.
После тщательной проверки всё в порядке.
After a thorough check, everything is fine.
Genitive feminine.
Ей нужен тщательный уход за кожей.
She needs thorough skin care.
Nominative masculine.
Они провели тщательный поиск ключей.
They conducted a thorough search for the keys.
Accusative masculine.
Тщательное изучение темы помогло мне.
A thorough study of the topic helped me.
Neuter nominative.
Мы купили билеты после тщательного отбора.
We bought tickets after a thorough selection.
Genitive masculine.
Вам нужен тщательный инструктаж.
You need a thorough briefing.
Nominative masculine.
Это результат тщательной подготовки.
This is the result of thorough preparation.
Genitive feminine.
У него очень тщательный почерк.
He has very meticulous handwriting.
Nominative masculine.
Проект требует тщательного планирования.
The project requires thorough planning.
Genitive neuter after 'требовать'.
Благодаря тщательному анализу мы нашли ошибку.
Thanks to a thorough analysis, we found the error.
Dative masculine after 'благодаря'.
Он известен своим тщательным отношением к делу.
He is known for his thorough attitude toward business.
Instrumental neuter.
В книге дано тщательное описание процесса.
The book gives a thorough description of the process.
Nominative neuter.
Нам предстоит тщательная работа над текстом.
We have thorough work on the text ahead of us.
Nominative feminine.
Тщательные поиски не дали результатов.
Thorough searches yielded no results.
Nominative plural.
Он провёл тщательный опрос свидетелей.
He conducted a thorough interview of witnesses.
Accusative masculine.
Этот прибор требует тщательной настройки.
This device requires thorough tuning.
Genitive feminine.
Тщательный подбор кадров — залог успеха фирмы.
Thorough recruitment is the key to the firm's success.
Nominative masculine.
Судья потребовал тщательного расследования дела.
The judge demanded a thorough investigation of the case.
Genitive neuter.
Его тщательный стиль письма очень узнаваем.
His meticulous writing style is very recognizable.
Nominative masculine.
Мы провели тщательное сравнение двух моделей.
We conducted a thorough comparison of the two models.
Accusative neuter.
Тщательная подготовка исключает случайности.
Thorough preparation eliminates accidents.
Nominative feminine.
Она славится тщательным вниманием к мелочам.
She is famous for her meticulous attention to detail.
Instrumental neuter.
Тщательный аудит выявил скрытые убытки.
A thorough audit revealed hidden losses.
Nominative masculine.
Нам нужно более тщательное обоснование проекта.
We need a more thorough justification for the project.
Comparative adjective phrase.
Тщательный анализ дискурса выявил скрытые интенции.
A thorough discourse analysis revealed hidden intentions.
Academic register.
Автор чрезвычайно тщателен в выборе метафор.
The author is extremely meticulous in the choice of metaphors.
Short form adjective 'тщателен'.
Это требует тщательного осмысления ситуации.
This requires a thorough reflection on the situation.
Genitive neuter.
Тщательная нюансировка делает перевод живым.
Thorough nuancing makes the translation alive.
Specialized vocabulary.
Был наложен тщательный контроль над экспортом.
Thorough control over exports was imposed.
Passive voice.
Его тщательный подход граничит со скрупулёзностью.
His thorough approach borders on scrupulousness.
Comparison of synonyms.
Тщательное редактирование устранило все лакуны.
Thorough editing eliminated all gaps.
Neuter nominative.
Мы опираемся на тщательные научные изыскания.
We rely on thorough scientific research.
Accusative plural.
Тщательный генезис данной идеи заслуживает внимания.
The thorough genesis of this idea deserves attention.
Highly formal/philosophical.
Подобная тщательность в деталях поражает воображение.
Such thoroughness in details staggers the imagination.
Noun form 'тщательность'.
Тщательный разбор полётов помог избежать катастрофы.
A thorough debriefing helped avoid a catastrophe.
Idiomatic 'разбор полётов'.
Необходим тщательный учёт всех геополитических факторов.
A thorough accounting of all geopolitical factors is necessary.
Political register.
Тщательная верификация данных — императив науки.
Thorough data verification is an imperative of science.
Philosophical/Academic.
Тщательный отбор источников — залог объективности.
Thorough selection of sources is a guarantee of objectivity.
Journalistic/Academic.
Работа была выполнена с тщательным соблюдением канона.
The work was performed with thorough adherence to the canon.
Religious/Art context.
Тщательное прописывание персонажей — сильная сторона автора.
Thorough character development is the author's strong suit.
Literary criticism.
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
— To carefully weigh all pros and cons before a decision.
Нужно тщательно взвесить все риски.
— To hide something very well so no one finds out.
Он тщательно скрывал свои истинные чувства.
— To think through every detail of a plan or idea.
Этот ход был тщательно продуман.
— Hand-picked with great care.
В коллекции только тщательно отобранные экспонаты.
— To study something in great depth.
Юрист должен тщательно изучить все документы.
— Planned down to the last second.
Это было тщательно спланированное преступление.
— Edited with great attention to errors.
Текст был тщательно отредактирован.
— Verified and double-checked.
Мы используем только тщательно проверенные факты.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Often means 'neat' or 'tidy' rather than 'thorough'.
Means 'detailed' (quantity of info) rather than 'thorough' (quality of process).
Refers to the person's focus, while 'тщательный' refers to the action's quality.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
— A thorough debriefing or analysis of a situation (often after a failure).
Завтра нас ждёт тщательный разбор полётов.
Colloquial/Business— To work extremely hard/thoroughly until exhausted.
Он работал над проектом до седьмого пота.
Idiomatic— Done so perfectly and thoroughly that no flaw can be found.
Работа выполнена так, что комар носа не подточит.
Idiomatic— To examine something so thoroughly it's like turning it inside out.
Они вывернули всё дело наизнанку в ходе следствия.
Metaphorical— To look thoroughly at the very essence/root of a problem.
Нужен тщательный подход: зри в корень!
Literary/Philosophical— To read or study something thoroughly from start to finish.
Я тщательно изучил книгу от корки до корки.
General— To organize or explain something very thoroughly and systematically.
Он тщательно разложил всю информацию по полочкам.
Colloquial— To go into details thoroughly.
Давайте проведём тщательный анализ и войдём в детали.
Formal— To examine something with extreme thoroughness.
Его жизнь сейчас рассматривают под микроскопом.
Metaphorical— Down to the smallest details.
План был тщательно составлен до мельчайших подробностей.
GeneralLeicht verwechselbar
Both can translate to 'careful'.
'Аккуратный' is about being tidy or on time; 'тщательный' is about deep, exhaustive work.
Он аккуратный мальчик (He is a tidy boy). Он провёл тщательный анализ (He did a thorough analysis).
Both involve details.
'Подробный' means having many details (length); 'тщательный' means checked carefully (depth).
Подробная карта (A map with many labels). Тщательная проверка карты (A careful verification of the map).
Both imply correctness.
'Точный' means 'exact/accurate' (the result); 'тщательный' means 'thorough' (the process).
Точное время (Exact time). Тщательный расчёт времени (Thorough calculation of time).
Both imply high standards.
'Строгий' means 'strict' (rules/people); 'тщательный' means 'thorough' (actions).
Строгий учитель (Strict teacher). Тщательный контроль (Thorough control).
Both imply completeness.
'Полный' is 'full/total'; 'тщательный' is 'meticulous'.
Полный стакан (Full glass). Тщательный осмотр стакана (Thorough inspection of the glass).
Satzmuster
Это [тщательный] [существительное].
Это тщательный план.
Мне нужен [тщательный] [существительное].
Мне нужен тщательный осмотр.
После [тщательного] [существительного]...
После тщательного анализа мы всё поняли.
[Существительное] требует [тщательного] [существительного].
Проект требует тщательного планирования.
Благодаря [тщательному] [существительному]...
Благодаря тщательному отбору мы победили.
Он известен своим [тщательным] [существительным].
Он известен своим тщательным подходом.
Автор [тщателен] в [существительном].
Автор тщателен в деталях.
[Тщательность] в [существительном] — это [существительное].
Тщательность в деталях — это залог качества.
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Adjektive
Verwandt
So verwendest du es
High in professional contexts, medium in daily speech.
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Using 'аккуратный' for 'thorough investigation'.
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тщательное расследование
Investigations aren't 'tidy', they are 'thorough'.
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Pronouncing it as 'шательный'.
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тщательный
You must include the 'т' and the soft 'щ' sound.
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Saying 'тщательный работа'.
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тщательная работа
Adjectives must agree in gender with the noun (работа is feminine).
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Using it for 'detailed' when referring to length.
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подробный
If a story is just long and full of facts, it's 'подробный'.
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Forgetting the soft sign in 'тщательный'.
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тщательный
The 'ль' is soft; without the soft sign, it sounds harsh and wrong.
Tipps
The 'T-Check'
Remember the first letter 'T'. A 'T-check' is a Thorough check. This helps you remember the word starts with 'Т'.
Pair with Analysis
The most common pairing is 'тщательный анализ'. Learn this as a single unit.
Genitive focus
Practice saying 'требует тщательного...' as this is a very common B2/C1 structure.
Soft L
Don't forget the soft 'ль' in the middle. It's 'тщате-ль-ный', not 'тщательный'.
Professionalism
Use this word when you want to sound more professional in a Russian office environment.
Synonym swap
Try swapping 'хороший' for 'тщательный' in your next writing assignment about a process.
Instructional focus
Look for this word in manuals or on product labels (e.g., 'тщательно взболтать').
Essay boost
Using 'тщательный' instead of 'подробный' can make your analysis sound more rigorous.
Avoid overusing
Don't use it for very simple things unless you want to sound ironic or extremely precise.
Root connection
Connect it to 'тщиться' (to strive) to remember it involves effort.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Think of 'T-SH-CH' as 'Total SHarp CHeck'. A thorough person performs a Total Sharp Check on everything.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a detective with a magnifying glass examining a single grain of sand on a beach.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to use 'тщательный' in a sentence about your favorite hobby today.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Old Church Slavonic word 'тъщати' (tshchati), which means 'to hasten' or 'to strive.'
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: The sense of 'striving' or 'making an effort' evolved into 'doing something with great care.'
Slavic (Indo-European).Kultureller Kontext
No specific sensitivities; it is a purely positive/descriptive term.
Equates best to 'thorough' or 'meticulous'. 'Thorough' is more common, 'meticulous' is more formal.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Scientific Research
- тщательный анализ
- тщательное исследование
- тщательная верификация
- тщательный эксперимент
Crime & Law
- тщательный осмотр места происшествия
- тщательное расследование
- тщательный допрос
- тщательная проверка документов
Daily Life
- тщательная уборка
- тщательный уход за волосами
- тщательное перемешивание
- тщательный выбор продуктов
Business
- тщательный аудит
- тщательное планирование
- тщательный отбор персонала
- тщательный контроль качества
Medicine
- тщательный осмотр пациента
- тщательный сбор анамнеза
- тщательная дезинфекция
- тщательный мониторинг
Gesprächseinstiege
"Как вы считаете, важен ли тщательный план в жизни?"
"Вы предпочитаете быстрый результат или тщательный процесс?"
"Когда вы в последний раз делали тщательную уборку?"
"Какие качества важны для тщательного исследователя?"
"Требует ли ваше хобби тщательного подхода к деталям?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
Опишите ситуацию, когда тщательная подготовка спасла ваш проект.
Почему тщательный анализ ошибок важнее, чем сам успех?
Как тщательный уход за собой влияет на ваше настроение?
Напишите о человеке, чей тщательный подход к работе вас вдохновляет.
Считаете ли вы себя тщательным человеком? Приведите примеры.
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10 FragenYes, but usually it describes their approach or character in a professional sense. You can say 'он тщательный работник' (he is a thorough worker).
Absolutely. 'Тщательная уборка' is a very common phrase for a deep clean.
'Внимательно' is 'attentively' (focusing your eyes/ears). 'Тщательно' is 'thoroughly' (doing the work completely). You can listen 'внимательно' but wash dishes 'тщательно'.
Yes, it is very common in news, work environments, and instructions.
It is like 't' + 'shch'. Imagine saying 'hot sheet' very fast without the 'o'.
You can, but 'тщательный' already implies a high degree of care, so 'очень' is often redundant.
Yes, 'тщателен', 'тщательна', 'тщательно', 'тщательны'. It's used in formal or literary styles.
'Поверхностный' (superficial) or 'небрежный' (careless).
Yes, for preparation. 'Тщательное перемешивание ингредиентов' (thorough mixing of ingredients).
It's considered B2 because of its specific nuances and formal usage, but B1 students should start learning it.
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Write a sentence using 'тщательный анализ'.
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Translate: 'A thorough cleaning is needed.'
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Translate: 'He thoroughly washed the car.'
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Use 'тщательный' in the plural form in a sentence.
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Write a sentence about a doctor using 'тщательный'.
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Translate: 'After a thorough check...'
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Describe a thorough student.
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Use the word 'тщательно' with the verb 'думать'.
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Translate: 'This requires thorough planning.'
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Write a sentence about a 'thorough search'.
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Translate: 'A thorough choice of words.'
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Use 'тщательный' with a neuter noun.
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Translate: 'She is very meticulous.'
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Write a sentence about 'thorough preparation'.
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Use 'тщательно' in a command.
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Translate: 'Thanks to thorough work...'
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Describe a 'thorough audit'.
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Use 'тщательный' in the instrumental case.
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Translate: 'The search was thorough.'
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Write a short story (3 sentences) using 'тщательный' twice.
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Pronounce 'тщательный' three times.
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Say 'Thorough analysis' in Russian.
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Say 'Thorough cleaning' in Russian.
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Explain what 'тщательно' means in English.
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Say 'Wash your hands thoroughly' in Russian.
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Use 'тщательный' in a sentence about your work.
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Say 'After a thorough check' in Russian.
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Say 'A thorough study of the language' in Russian.
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Say 'He is a very thorough person' in Russian.
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Say 'This requires a thorough approach' in Russian.
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Differentiate 'аккуратный' and 'тщательный' aloud.
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Say 'Thorough search' in Russian.
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Say 'Thorough preparation' in Russian.
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Say 'Thorough report' in Russian.
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Say 'Thorough choice' in Russian.
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Say 'Thoroughly hidden' in Russian.
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Say 'Thoroughly checked' in Russian.
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Say 'Thoroughly thought out' in Russian.
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Say 'Thoroughly cleaned' in Russian.
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Say 'Thoroughness' in Russian.
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Listen to the word: [тщательный]. Is it an adjective or a verb?
Listen to the sentence: 'Нужна тщательная проверка.' What is needed?
Listen: 'Тщательно мойте овощи.' What should you do?
Listen: 'Тщательный анализ подтвердил теорию.' What confirmed the theory?
Listen: 'После тщательного осмотра врач ушёл.' When did the doctor leave?
Identify the gender: 'тщательное исследование'.
Identify the gender: 'тщательная уборка'.
Identify the number: 'тщательные поиски'.
Listen: 'Он очень тщательный.' Is the person lazy?
Listen: 'Благодаря тщательному планированию...' What helped?
Listen: 'Требуется тщательная настройка.' What is required?
Listen: 'Тщательно скрытая правда.' What kind of truth?
Listen: 'Это тщательный труд.' What kind of labor?
Listen: 'Тщательный отбор кадров.' What process is mentioned?
Listen: 'Тщательно проработанный план.' How was the plan made?
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Summary
The word 'тщательный' is your go-to adjective for describing any work that is deep, complete, and performed with extreme care. For example, 'тщательный анализ' (thorough analysis) implies a level of professional rigor that simple 'good' work lacks.
- A versatile adjective meaning 'thorough' or 'meticulous,' emphasizing high-quality effort and attention to every single detail in a process.
- Commonly used in professional, academic, and medical contexts to describe searches, analyses, preparations, and inspections that leave nothing to chance.
- Differentiated from 'neat' (аккуратный) by its focus on depth and rigor rather than just visual organization or punctuality.
- Forms the frequently used adverb 'тщательно' (thoroughly), which is essential for giving detailed instructions or describing how a task was performed.
The 'T-Check'
Remember the first letter 'T'. A 'T-check' is a Thorough check. This helps you remember the word starts with 'Т'.
Pair with Analysis
The most common pairing is 'тщательный анализ'. Learn this as a single unit.
Genitive focus
Practice saying 'требует тщательного...' as this is a very common B2/C1 structure.
Soft L
Don't forget the soft 'ль' in the middle. It's 'тщате-ль-ный', not 'тщательный'.
Verwandte Inhalte
Mehr work Wörter
административный
C1Bezieht sich auf die Verwaltung eines Unternehmens oder einer Organisation.
администрация
B2Die Verwaltung ist das Leitungsorgan einer Organisation oder Stadt.
амбиция
B2A strong desire to do or to achieve something
архитектор
B1A person who designs buildings.
безотлагательно
C1Sofort handeln, ohne Verzögerung oder Aufschub. Der Präsident befahl, das Projekt unverzüglich zu starten. (Der Präsident befahl, das Projekt sofort zu starten.)
безработица
B1Arbeitslosigkeit ist der Zustand, in dem Menschen ohne Arbeit sind, obwohl sie arbeiten wollen.
бизнес
A1Das Business ist eine geschäftliche Tätigkeit.
бригада
B1A group of workers or a military unit.
водитель
B1Ein Fahrer eines Fahrzeugs.
встреча
A1Meeting