Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Apartheid'

English Word: apartheid

Key Russian Translations:

• апартеид [ɐpɐrˈtɛɪt] - [Formal, Borrowed Term]

Frequency: Low (Rare in everyday conversation, mostly used in historical or political contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate - Requires understanding of historical and political terminology)

Pronunciation (Russian):

апартеид: [ɐpɐrˈtɛɪt]

Note on апартеид: Stress falls on the second syllable. The pronunciation closely mirrors the English term due to its borrowed nature.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Historical Policy of Racial Segregation (South Africa)

Translation(s) & Context:

• апартеид - Used specifically to refer to the historical policy of racial segregation in South Africa.

Usage Examples:

• Режим апартеида в Южной Африке длился десятилетиями.

  The apartheid regime in South Africa lasted for decades.

• Борьба против апартеида стала символом свободы.

  The struggle against apartheid became a symbol of freedom.

• Многие страны ввели санкции против апартеида.

  Many countries imposed sanctions against apartheid.

• Апартеид был официально отменён в 1994 году.

  Apartheid was officially abolished in 1994.

• История апартеида остаётся важной темой для изучения.

  The history of apartheid remains an important topic for study.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

апартеид is a masculine noun and does not change form in plural as it is a borrowed term used exclusively in singular to refer to the policy or system. Below is the declension table for singular forms:

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• расовая сегрегация (racial segregation - broader term)

Note: "расовая сегрегация" can be used in broader contexts beyond South Africa, while "апартеид" specifically refers to the South African policy.

Antonyms:

• равенство (equality)
• интеграция (integration)

Related Phrases:

• режим апартеида - Apartheid regime (refers to the political system enforcing segregation).
• борьба против апартеида - Struggle against apartheid (common in historical contexts).
• политика апартеида - Apartheid policy (used to describe the legal framework of segregation).

Usage Notes:

• The term "апартеид" is a direct borrowing from English/Afrikaans and is used exclusively in the context of South African history. It is not applied to other forms of segregation unless explicitly drawing a comparison.
• This word is formal and typically appears in academic, political, or historical discussions rather than casual conversation.
• Russian speakers may not immediately associate "апартеид" with broader concepts of discrimination unless context is provided.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "апартеид" to describe general discrimination or segregation outside the South African context.
  Incorrect: "В этой стране есть апартеид между богатыми и бедными." (There is apartheid between the rich and poor in this country.)
  Correct: Use "сегрегация" or "дискриминация" instead, e.g., "В этой стране есть сегрегация между богатыми и бедными."
• Error: Mispronouncing the stress (e.g., stressing the first syllable).
  Incorrect: [ˈɐpɐrtɛɪt]
  Correct: [ɐpɐrˈtɛɪt] with stress on the second syllable.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, "апартеид" is strongly tied to the history of South Africa and is often discussed in the context of global human rights movements. Russian speakers may reference figures like Nelson Mandela or the anti-apartheid movement when using this term. Understanding this historical context is crucial for accurate usage, as the term does not carry the same emotional or cultural weight in Russian as it might in English or Afrikaans.

Related Concepts:

• расовая дискриминация (racial discrimination)
• сегрегация (segregation)
• колониализм (colonialism)