Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Agreeable'

English Word: Agreeable

Key Russian Translations:

• приятный [ˈprʲɪjætnɨj] - [Formal, Informal]
• согласный [sɐˈɡlasnɨj] - [Formal, Used in context of agreement]
• милый [ˈmʲilɨj] - [Informal, Often for people or behavior]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "приятный" and "милый"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "согласный"

Pronunciation (Russian):

приятный: [ˈprʲɪjætnɨj]

Note on приятный: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "я" sound is a distinct Russian vowel, often challenging for English speakers.

согласный: [sɐˈɡlasnɨj]

Note on согласный: Stress on the second syllable. The "г" is voiced, unlike in some other Slavic languages.

милый: [ˈmʲilɨj]

Note on милый: Stress on the first syllable. The "л" is soft due to the following "ы".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Pleasant or Likable (Person, Experience, or Thing)

Translation(s) & Context:

• приятный - Used for describing something or someone pleasant, enjoyable, or agreeable in a general sense.
• милый - Often used for people or behaviors, implying kindness or charm; more informal and affectionate.

Usage Examples:

• Это был очень приятный вечер.

  It was a very pleasant evening.

• Она такая милая девушка!

  She is such a sweet girl!

• У него приятный голос.

  He has a pleasant voice.

2. Willing to Agree or Consent

Translation(s) & Context:

• согласный - Used in formal or neutral contexts to express agreement or consent.

Usage Examples:

• Я согласен с вашим предложением.

  I agree with your proposal.

• Он был согласен на компромисс.

  He was agreeable to a compromise.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

приятный (Adjective): Declines according to gender, number, and case. Below is the nominative case paradigm:

Gender/Number	Form
Masculine Singular	приятный
Feminine Singular	приятная
Neuter Singular	приятное
Plural	приятные

согласный (Adjective): Follows similar declension patterns as "приятный".

милый (Adjective): Also declines by gender, number, and case, with forms like "милая", "милое", "милые".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for "приятный":

• хороший
• симпатичный
• славный

Note: "хороший" is more general ("good"), while "симпатичный" often implies physical appeal.

Antonyms for "приятный":

• неприятный
• отвратительный

Related Phrases:

• приятного аппетита - "Bon appétit" or "Enjoy your meal". A common polite phrase before eating.
• быть согласным на что-то - "To agree to something". A standard construction for expressing consent.
• милый мой - "My dear" or "My sweet". An affectionate address, often used in intimate contexts.

Usage Notes:

• "приятный" is the most versatile translation of "agreeable" when referring to something pleasant or enjoyable. It can describe people, weather, experiences, etc.
• "согласный" specifically relates to agreement or consent and is less common in casual speech compared to the verb "согласиться" (to agree).
• "милый" carries an emotional or affectionate tone and is typically used for people or small, endearing things. Avoid overusing it in formal contexts.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "согласный" to describe a pleasant person. Incorrect: "Он очень согласный." Correct: "Он очень приятный." Explanation: "согласный" is for agreement, not likability.
• Error: Misplacing stress in "приятный" as [prɪˈjætnɨj]. Correct: [ˈprʲɪjætnɨj]. Explanation: Stress on the second syllable is crucial for natural pronunciation.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, describing someone as "приятный" or "милый" often reflects a value placed on politeness and warmth in social interactions. Compliments like these are common in daily conversations, especially when meeting new people or expressing gratitude.

Related Concepts:

• добрый (kind)
• вежливый (polite)
• дружелюбный (friendly)