Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Capitalist'

English Word: capitalist

Key Russian Translations:

• капиталист [kəpʲɪtɐˈlʲist] - [Formal, Noun, Singular]
• капиталистический [kəpʲɪtɐlʲɪˈsʲtʲɪtɕɪskʲɪj] - [Formal, Adjective]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

капиталист: [kəpʲɪtɐˈlʲist]

Note on капиталист: Stress falls on the third syllable. The 'и' is pronounced as a short 'i' sound.

капиталистический: [kəpʲɪtɐlʲɪˈsʲtʲɪtɕɪskʲɪj]

Note on капиталистический: Stress on the fourth syllable. The ending '-ский' is common in Russian adjectives.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A person who supports or practices capitalism (Noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• капиталист - Used to describe a person who owns capital or supports capitalist ideology, often in formal or critical contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Этот капиталист владеет несколькими заводами.

  This capitalist owns several factories.

• Он назвал его капиталистом в негативном смысле.

  He called him a capitalist in a negative sense.

• Капиталисты часто инвестируют в новые технологии.

  Capitalists often invest in new technologies.

2. Related to capitalism (Adjective)

Translation(s) & Context:

• капиталистический - Used to describe systems, policies, or ideologies related to capitalism, typically in formal or academic contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Капиталистическая экономика основана на частной собственности.

  A capitalist economy is based on private ownership.

• Мы изучили капиталистические страны на уроке.

  We studied capitalist countries in class.

• Его взгляды на капиталистическую систему изменились.

  His views on the capitalist system have changed.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

1. капиталист (Noun, Masculine):

2. капиталистический (Adjective): Declines as a regular adjective in Russian, agreeing in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies (e.g., капиталистическая экономика - feminine singular nominative).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for капиталист:

• буржуа
• предприниматель (in a neutral or positive context)

Note: "буржуа" often carries a negative or historical connotation, while "предприниматель" is more neutral and modern.

Antonyms for капиталист:

• социалист
• коммунист

Related Phrases:

• капиталистическая система - Capitalist system, often used in discussions of economics or politics.
• капиталистическое общество - Capitalist society, referring to a society based on capitalist principles.
• капиталистическая эксплуатация - Capitalist exploitation, a critical term often used in Marxist contexts.

Usage Notes:

• The noun "капиталист" can carry a neutral or negative connotation depending on the context, often tied to historical or ideological discussions in Russian-speaking countries.
• The adjective "капиталистический" is more neutral and widely used in academic or formal settings to describe systems or policies.
• Be mindful of the audience when using these terms, as they may evoke strong political or historical associations in Russian.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "капиталист" to describe a system instead of a person.
  Incorrect: Эта страна - капиталист.
  Correct: Эта страна имеет капиталистическую экономику.
  Explanation: "капиталист" refers to a person, while "капиталистический" is used for systems or ideologies.
• Error: Mispronouncing "капиталистический" by stressing the wrong syllable. Stress should be on "-ли-".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking cultures, the term "капиталист" and related words often carry historical baggage due to the Soviet era, where capitalism was criticized. Using these terms may evoke associations with ideological debates, especially among older generations or in political contexts.

Related Concepts:

• капитализм
• социализм
• экономика