Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Aftermath'

English Word: Aftermath

Key Russian Translations:

• последствия [pɐˈslʲetstvɪjə] - [Neutral, Plural]
• результат [rʲɪzʊlʲˈtat] - [Neutral, Singular]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

последствия: [pɐˈslʲetstvɪjə]

Note on последствия: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "е" is pronounced as [je].

результат: [rʲɪzʊlʲˈtat]

Note on результат: Stress falls on the last syllable. The "р" is rolled slightly.

Audio: []

Meanings and Usage:

1. Consequences of an Event (often negative)

Translation(s) & Context:

• последствия - Used for the aftermath of events, especially negative or significant ones (e.g., disasters, wars).

Usage Examples:

• Последствия землетрясения были разрушительными.

  The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

• Мы до сих пор ощущаем последствия экономического кризиса.

  We are still feeling the aftermath of the economic crisis.

• Последствия войны видны повсюду.

  The aftermath of the war is visible everywhere.

2. Result or Outcome (neutral or positive)

Translation(s) & Context:

• результат - Used for outcomes or results, often in a neutral or positive context (e.g., experiments, efforts).

Usage Examples:

• Результат переговоров оказался успешным.

  The aftermath of the negotiations was successful.

• Это результат долгих лет работы.

  This is the aftermath of many years of work.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

последствия (Noun, Neuter, Plural):

Case	Form
Nominative	последствия
Genitive	последствий
Dative	последствиям
Accusative	последствия
Instrumental	последствиями
Prepositional	о последствиях

Note: "Последствия" is typically used in the plural form. Singular form "последствие" is rare.

результат (Noun, Masculine, Singular):

Case	Form
Nominative	результат
Genitive	результата
Dative	результату
Accusative	результат
Instrumental	результатом
Prepositional	о результате

Note: Plural form "результаты" is common when referring to multiple outcomes.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for последствия:

• итоги
• результаты

Note: "Итоги" often implies a summary or conclusion, while "результаты" can be more general.

Antonyms for последствия:

• причины

Synonyms for результат:

• исход
• итог

Antonyms for результат:

• начало

Related Phrases:

• последствия катастрофы - Aftermath of a disaster
• результат эксперимента - Result of an experiment
• в результате - As a result

Usage Notes:

• "Последствия" is more commonly associated with negative or significant consequences, often used in formal or serious contexts.
• "Результат" is broader and can refer to any outcome, whether positive, negative, or neutral. It is often used in academic or technical contexts.
• Be mindful of the number: "последствия" is almost always plural, while "результат" can be singular or plural depending on context.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "последствия" in singular form ("последствие").
  Explanation: The singular form is rarely used in modern Russian. Always use the plural "последствия" unless in very specific contexts.
  Incorrect: Последствие аварии.
  Correct: Последствия аварии.
• Error: Confusing "результат" with "последствия" in negative contexts.
  Explanation: "Результат" is neutral or positive, so it sounds odd in tragic contexts.
  Incorrect: Результат землетрясения.
  Correct: Последствия землетрясения.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, discussing "последствия" often carries a weighty tone, as it is frequently used in the context of historical events, wars, or disasters (e.g., the aftermath of WWII, known as "последствия войны"). Understanding this cultural nuance can help in choosing the right word and tone when speaking or writing in Russian.

Related Concepts:

• причина (cause)
• исход (outcome)
• итог (result/summary)