Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Catholicism'

English Word: Catholicism

Key Russian Translations:

• католицизм [kətəlʲɪˈtsizm] - [Formal, Standard Usage]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

католицизм: [kətəlʲɪˈtsizm]

Note on католицизм: The stress falls on the third syllable ("ци"). The "ц" is pronounced as a sharp "ts" sound, which may be challenging for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Religious Doctrine or System (Christianity)

Translation(s) & Context:

• католицизм - Refers to the Catholic faith, doctrine, or church as a religious system.

Usage Examples:

• Католицизм является одной из крупнейших ветвей христианства.

  Catholicism is one of the largest branches of Christianity.

• В Европе католицизм оказал огромное влияние на культуру.

  In Europe, Catholicism has had a tremendous influence on culture.

• Он изучает историю католицизма в Средние века.

  He studies the history of Catholicism in the Middle Ages.

• Католицизм и православие имеют много общего, но есть и различия.

  Catholicism and Orthodoxy have much in common, but there are also differences.

• Многие страны Латинской Америки исповедуют католицизм.

  Many Latin American countries profess Catholicism.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

католицизм is a masculine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Note: This noun does not have a plural form as it refers to an abstract concept.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• католичество (less common, archaic)

Note on Synonyms: "католичество" is rarely used in modern Russian and may sound outdated. Stick to "католицизм" for contemporary contexts.

Antonyms:

• православие (Orthodoxy)
• протестантизм (Protestantism)

Related Phrases:

• католицизм в России - Catholicism in Russia (refers to the presence or history of Catholicism in Russia).
• перейти в католицизм - to convert to Catholicism (used when describing a change in religious affiliation).
• католицизм и политика - Catholicism and politics (used in discussions of the church's role in political matters).

Usage Notes:

• The term "католицизм" directly corresponds to "Catholicism" in English and is used in formal, academic, or neutral contexts to describe the religious system or doctrine.
• It is not used to describe individual Catholics (for that, use "католик" for a male Catholic or "католичка" for a female Catholic).
• In Russian, religious terms like "католицизм" often carry historical or cultural connotations, especially in contrast to "православие" (Orthodoxy), which is the dominant Christian tradition in Russia.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "католицизм" (the doctrine) with "католик" (a Catholic person). Example of incorrect usage: *Он католицизм* (He is Catholicism). Correct: Он католик (He is a Catholic).
• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation. Many English speakers stress the first syllable, but the correct stress is on "ци" [kətəlʲɪˈtsizm].

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, Catholicism is often associated with Western Europe, particularly countries like Poland, Italy, and France. Due to historical tensions between the Catholic and Orthodox churches, the term "католицизм" may evoke mixed feelings in some Russian-speaking contexts. It is often contrasted with "православие" (Orthodoxy), which is deeply rooted in Russian identity.

Related Concepts:

• православие (Orthodoxy)
• христианство (Christianity)
• католическая церковь (Catholic Church)
• папство (Papacy)