Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Committed'

English Word: committed

Key Russian Translations:

• преданный [prʲɪˈdanːɨj] - [Formal, Used for loyalty or dedication]
• обязанный [ɐbʲɪˈzanːɨj] - [Formal, Used for obligations]
• приверженный [prʲɪˈvʲerʐɨnːɨj] - [Formal, Used for strong belief or adherence]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in formal and written contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for "преданный" and "обязанный"; C1 (Advanced) for "приверженный"

Pronunciation (Russian):

преданный: [prʲɪˈdanːɨj]

Note on преданный: Stress falls on the second syllable; the double "н" is pronounced distinctly.

обязанный: [ɐbʲɪˈzanːɨj]

Note on обязанный: Stress on the third syllable; the "я" sound is soft.

приверженный: [prʲɪˈvʲerʐɨnːɨj]

Note on приверженный: Stress on the second syllable; "ж" is a voiced fricative sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Dedicated or Loyal (to a cause, person, or idea)

Translation(s) & Context:

• преданный - Often used to describe loyalty to a person, group, or ideal.
• приверженный - Used for strong ideological commitment or adherence to principles.

Usage Examples:

• Он преданный друг, всегда готов помочь.

  He is a committed friend, always ready to help.

• Она предана своей семье.

  She is committed to her family.

• Он приверженный сторонник реформ.

  He is a committed supporter of reforms.

2. Obligated or Bound (by a promise or duty)

Translation(s) & Context:

• обязанный - Used in contexts of formal obligation or duty.

Usage Examples:

• Я чувствую себя обязанным помочь ему после всего, что он сделал.

  I feel committed to helping him after everything he has done.

• Мы обязаны выполнить это обещание.

  We are committed to fulfilling this promise.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

преданный (Adjective): Declines according to gender, number, and case. Below is the declension for the masculine form:

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	преданный	преданные
Genitive	преданного	преданных
Dative	преданному	преданным

обязанный (Adjective): Follows similar declension patterns as "преданный".

приверженный (Adjective): Declines similarly, but less commonly used in plural forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for преданный:

• верный (loyal, faithful - often interchangeable in personal contexts)
• отданный (devoted - less common, more poetic)

Antonyms for преданный:

• предательский (treacherous)
• неверный (unfaithful)

Related Phrases:

• преданный делу - Committed to the cause (used for dedication to a mission or goal).
• обязанный по договору - Committed by contract (used in legal or formal contexts).
• приверженный идеям - Committed to ideas (used for ideological dedication).

Usage Notes:

• "преданный" is the most versatile and common translation for personal loyalty or dedication, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
• "обязанный" should be used strictly for obligations or duties, often in formal or legal contexts, and less for emotional commitment.
• "приверженный" is more specific to ideological or principled commitment and is generally used in written or formal speech.

Common Errors:

1. Confusing "преданный" with "предательский" (treacherous). While they look similar, their meanings are opposite. For example:

• Incorrect: Он предательский друг. (He is a treacherous friend.)
• Correct: Он преданный друг. (He is a committed friend.)

2. Using "обязанный" for emotional commitment. It should only refer to formal obligations.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of being "преданный" (committed or loyal) carries a deep emotional and moral weight, especially in personal relationships. It often implies unwavering support or fidelity, and betrayal of such commitment is viewed very negatively.

Related Concepts:

• верность (loyalty)
• обязательство (obligation)
• приверженность (adherence)