Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Bipartisan'

English Word: bipartisan

Key Russian Translations:

• двухпартийный [dvuxpartíjnɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

двухпартийный: [dvuxpartíjnɨj]

Note on двухпартийный: Stress falls on the third syllable ("par"). The "x" sound is a voiceless fricative, similar to the 'ch' in Scottish "loch".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Involving Two Political Parties (Political Context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• двухпартийный - Used in political contexts to describe agreements, policies, or actions supported by two major parties.

Usage Examples:

• Это двухпартийное соглашение было достигнуто после долгих переговоров.

  This bipartisan agreement was reached after long negotiations.

• Двухпартийная поддержка реформы укрепила доверие к правительству.

  Bipartisan support for the reform strengthened trust in the government.

• Двухпартийный комитет был создан для решения этого вопроса.

  A bipartisan committee was established to address this issue.

• Политики призвали к двухпартийному сотрудничеству в кризисной ситуации.

  Politicians called for bipartisan cooperation in the crisis situation.

• Двухпартийный подход редко встречается в такой поляризованной среде.

  A bipartisan approach is rare in such a polarized environment.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

двухпартийный is an adjective and declines according to standard Russian adjective rules based on gender, number, and case.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• бипартийный (less common, but occasionally used)

Note: "бипартийный" is a rarer variant and might not be recognized by all speakers; "двухпартийный" is the standard term.

Antonyms:

• однопартийный (one-party)

Related Phrases:

• двухпартийная система - Bipartisan system (refers to a political system dominated by two major parties).
• двухпартийное сотрудничество - Bipartisan cooperation (used to describe joint efforts between two parties).
• двухпартийная политика - Bipartisan policy (a policy supported by two parties).

Usage Notes:

• The term "двухпартийный" is primarily used in formal and political contexts. It directly corresponds to the English "bipartisan" and is not typically used outside discussions of politics or governance.
• As an adjective, it must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies, following standard Russian grammar rules.
• This word is not commonly used in everyday conversation unless discussing specific political topics, especially those related to systems like in the United States.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "двухпартийный" without proper adjective agreement (e.g., saying "двухпартийный система" instead of "двухпартийная система"). Explanation: Adjectives in Russian must match the noun in gender, number, and case. "Система" is feminine, so the correct form is "двухпартийная".
• Error: Mispronouncing the stress as [dvúxpartijnɨj] instead of [dvuxpartíjnɨj]. Explanation: Stress in Russian is critical and can change meaning or make the word sound unnatural. Always stress the third syllable.

Cultural Notes:

The concept of a "bipartisan" system or approach is often associated with the political structure of countries like the United States, where two major parties dominate. In Russian-speaking contexts, the term may carry connotations of compromise or rare unity, as many post-Soviet political systems have historically been less focused on a strict two-party framework. When using "двухпартийный", it often implies a direct reference to foreign political systems unless specified otherwise.

Related Concepts:

• однопартийный (one-party)
• многопартийный (multi-party)
• политическая система (political system)