Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Charitable'

English Word: Charitable

Key Russian Translations:

• благотворительный [ˌbləɡətvʲɪrʲɪˈtʲelʲnɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• милосердный [mʲɪlɐˈsʲerdnɨj] - [Formal, Adjective, Often Religious or Emotional Context]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

благотворительный: [ˌbləɡətvʲɪrʲɪˈtʲelʲnɨj]

Note on благотворительный: Stress falls on the fourth syllable. The "г" is pronounced softly as [ɡ].

милосердный: [mʲɪlɐˈsʲerdnɨj]

Note on милосердный: Stress on the third syllable. The "р" is rolled slightly.

Audio: []

Meanings and Usage:

1. Relating to helping others (charity organizations, acts):

Translation(s) & Context:

• благотворительный - Commonly used for organizations, events, or actions related to charity (e.g., charitable foundation).

Usage Examples:

• Мы организовали благотворительный концерт.

  We organized a charitable concert.

• Этот фонд занимается благотворительной деятельностью.

  This foundation is engaged in charitable activities.

• Она сделала благотворительный взнос в больницу.

  She made a charitable donation to the hospital.

2. Showing kindness or mercy (personal trait):

Translation(s) & Context:

• милосердный - Used to describe a person or action showing mercy or compassion, often with a religious or emotional tone.

Usage Examples:

• Он был милосердным к своим врагам.

  He was charitable (merciful) to his enemies.

• Милосердный поступок спас её жизнь.

  A charitable (kind) act saved her life.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

благотворительный (Adjective):

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	благотворительный	благотворительная	благотворительное	благотворительные
Genitive	благотворительного	благотворительной	благотворительного	благотворительных
Dative	благотворительному	благотворительной	благотворительному	благотворительным

Note: Follows standard adjective declension rules in Russian.

милосердный (Adjective):

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	милосердный	милосердная	милосердное	милосердные
Genitive	милосердного	милосердной	милосердного	милосердных
Dative	милосердному	милосердной	милосердному	милосердным

Note: Follows standard adjective declension rules in Russian.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for благотворительный:

• добродетельный (virtuous)
• щедрый (generous)

Note: "щедрый" emphasizes generosity in giving, while "добродетельный" implies moral virtue.

Synonyms for милосердный:

• сострадательный (compassionate)
• добрый (kind)

Antonyms:

• жестокий (cruel)
• эгоистичный (selfish)

Related Phrases:

• благотворительный фонд - Charitable foundation (an organization for charity).
• благотворительная акция - Charitable campaign (an event or initiative for a cause).
• милосердное сердце - Charitable (merciful) heart (a metaphor for kindness).

Usage Notes:

• "благотворительный" is the most direct and common translation for "charitable" in the context of charity work, donations, or organizations. It is neutral and widely used in formal and written contexts.
• "милосердный" carries a more emotional or religious connotation, often referring to personal traits of mercy or compassion. It is less common in modern secular contexts.
• Ensure the correct adjective ending based on the gender and case of the noun it modifies in Russian sentences.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "милосердный" to describe a charity event or organization.
  Incorrect: Милосердный концерт.
  Correct: Благотворительный концерт.
  Explanation: "милосердный" is more appropriate for personal traits, not institutional or event-related contexts.
• Error: Incorrect adjective agreement with the noun.
  Incorrect: Благотворительный организация.
  Correct: Благотворительная организация.
  Explanation: The adjective must agree with the feminine noun "организация" in gender and case.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, charity and kindness are deeply rooted in Orthodox Christian values, which is why "милосердный" often appears in religious texts or contexts. Modern charity work, however, is more associated with "благотворительный," reflecting a shift toward secular philanthropy.

Related Concepts:

• щедрость (generosity)
• доброта (kindness)
• помощь (help)