Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Census'

English Word: Census

Key Russian Translations:

• перепись [ˈpʲerʲɪpʲɪsʲ] - [Formal, Often used in official contexts]
• перепись населения [ˈpʲerʲɪpʲɪsʲ nɐsʲɪˈlʲenʲɪjə] - [Formal, Specific to population census]

Frequency: Medium (Common in formal and governmental contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "перепись"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "перепись населения" due to compound structure

Pronunciation (Russian):

перепись: [ˈpʲerʲɪpʲɪsʲ]

Note on перепись: Stress falls on the first syllable. The soft "р" sound (palatalized) may be challenging for non-native speakers.

перепись населения: [ˈpʲerʲɪpʲɪsʲ nɐsʲɪˈlʲenʲɪjə]

Note on перепись населения: Stress falls on the first syllable of "перепись" and the third syllable of "населения". Pay attention to the soft consonants.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Official count or survey of a population

Translation(s) & Context:

• перепись населения - Used specifically for a population census conducted by the government.
• перепись - General term for any official count or registration, not limited to population.

Usage Examples:

• В России перепись населения проводится каждые десять лет.

  In Russia, a population census is conducted every ten years.

• Перепись 2021 года выявила изменения в демографии.

  The 2021 census revealed changes in demographics.

• Перепись имущества была завершена на прошлой неделе.

  The inventory census was completed last week.

• Правительство объявило о начале новой переписи населения.

  The government announced the start of a new population census.

• Результаты переписи будут опубликованы в следующем году.

  The census results will be published next year.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

перепись (Feminine noun, 3rd declension)

перепись населения: The second word "населения" (genitive of "население") remains unchanged as it is part of a fixed phrase. Only "перепись" declines as shown above.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• учёт
• регистрация (in some contexts)

Note: "учёт" is broader and can refer to any kind of accounting or record-keeping, while "перепись" is more specific to a formal census.

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable

Related Phrases:

• перепись населения страны - Population census of the country
• всеобщая перепись - General census
• результаты переписи - Census results

Usage Notes:

• "перепись" is the general term for any formal count or survey, while "перепись населения" specifically refers to a population census.
• Use "перепись населения" in formal discussions or when specificity is required. In casual or general contexts, "перепись" alone is sufficient if the context is clear.
• Be mindful of the grammatical case when using "перепись" as it declines according to Russian grammar rules.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "перепись" without "населения" when referring specifically to a population census in a formal context. Incorrect: "Перепись была проведена в 2021 году" (if population census is implied). Correct: "Перепись населения была проведена в 2021 году".
• Error: Mispronouncing the stress in "перепись". English speakers often stress the second syllable. Correct stress: First syllable [ˈpʲerʲɪpʲɪsʲ].

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, the population census ("перепись населения") is a significant event often accompanied by public campaigns to encourage participation. Historically, censuses have been used to gather demographic data for planning and policy-making, and the term may evoke associations with government initiatives.

Related Concepts:

• демография (demography)
• статистика (statistics)
• учёт (accounting/record-keeping)