Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Classified'

English Word: classified

Key Russian Translations:

• секретный [sʲɪˈkrʲetnɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• засекреченный [zəsʲɪˈkrʲeʧʲɪnnɨj] - [Formal, Often used in official or military contexts]

Frequency: Medium (often used in specific contexts like government or military)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations due to contextual usage and formality

Pronunciation (Russian):

секретный: [sʲɪˈkrʲetnɨj]

Note on секретный: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "е" is pronounced as "ye".

засекреченный: [zəsʲɪˈkrʲeʧʲɪnnɨj]

Note on засекреченный: Stress on the third syllable. The "ч" is a soft sound, like "ch" in "church".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Restricted or Confidential Information

Translation(s) & Context:

• секретный - Commonly used for information or documents not meant for public access.
• засекреченный - Often implies something that has been officially classified or made secret, especially in bureaucratic or military settings.

Usage Examples:

• Этот документ является секретным.

  This document is classified.

• Информация была засекречена правительством.

  The information was classified by the government.

• Секретные материалы хранятся в сейфе.

  Classified materials are kept in a safe.

• Засекреченные данные не подлежат разглашению.

  Classified data must not be disclosed.

• Это секретное соглашение между странами.

  This is a classified agreement between countries.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

секретный (Adjective): Follows standard Russian adjective declension based on gender, number, and case.

засекреченный (Adjective/Past Participle): Also follows adjective declension but is derived from the verb "засекретить" (to classify). Declines similarly to "секретный".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• конфиденциальный (confidential, often used in business contexts)
• тайный (secret, broader usage)

Note: "конфиденциальный" is less formal than "засекреченный" and often used in private or corporate settings.

Antonyms:

• открытый (open, public)
• общедоступный (publicly available)

Related Phrases:

• секретная информация - classified information (used for sensitive data)
• засекреченный объект - classified facility (often refers to military or restricted areas)
• секретный агент - secret agent (used in espionage contexts)

Usage Notes:

• "секретный" is more general and can apply to anything confidential, while "засекреченный" often implies an official act of classification, especially by authorities.
• Both terms are formal and rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing sensitive or restricted topics.
• Ensure agreement in gender, number, and case when using these adjectives with nouns in Russian sentences.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "секретный" interchangeably with "тайный" in all contexts. Explanation: "тайный" often implies something hidden or mysterious, not necessarily officially classified. For official documents, "секретный" or "засекреченный" is more appropriate. Example of error: "Это тайный документ" (incorrect for official context); Correct: "Это секретный документ".
• Error: Incorrect adjective agreement. Explanation: Failing to adjust "секретный" for gender or case. Example of error: "секретный информация" (incorrect); Correct: "секретная информация".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of "classified" information is often associated with Soviet-era secrecy, where many aspects of life, including government operations, were "засекреченный". Today, the term still carries a heavy connotation of official or military restriction, and discussing such topics casually can be seen as inappropriate or suspicious in some contexts.

Related Concepts:

• конфиденциальность (confidentiality)
• государственная тайна (state secret)
• доступ ограничен (restricted access)