Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Conciliate'

English Word: conciliate

Key Russian Translations:

• примирить [prʲɪˈmʲirʲɪtʲ] - [Formal, Often used in conflict resolution]
• умиротворить [ʊmʲɪrɐˈtvorʲɪtʲ] - [Formal, Emphasizes calming or pacifying]
• согласовать [sɐɡlɐˈsovɐtʲ] - [Neutral, Often used for reconciling opinions or plans]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for "примирить" and "умиротворить"; B1 (Lower Intermediate) for "согласовать"

Pronunciation (Russian):

примирить: [prʲɪˈmʲirʲɪtʲ]

Note on примирить: Stress on the second syllable; the soft 'р' sound may be challenging for non-native speakers.

умиротворить: [ʊmʲɪrɐˈtvorʲɪtʲ]

Note on умиротворить: Stress on the fourth syllable; pay attention to the vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.

согласовать: [sɐɡlɐˈsovɐtʲ]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To reconcile or make peace between parties

Translation(s) & Context:

• примирить - Used in the context of resolving disputes or conflicts between individuals or groups.
• умиротворить - Focuses on calming tensions or pacifying a situation.

Usage Examples:

• Он пытался примирить две враждующие стороны.

  He tried to reconcile the two warring parties.

• Её слова умиротворили разгневанную толпу.

  Her words pacified the angry crowd.

• Нам нужно примирить их до начала переговоров.

  We need to reconcile them before the negotiations start.

2. To bring into harmony or agreement (e.g., opinions, plans)

Translation(s) & Context:

• согласовать - Used for aligning ideas, plans, or opinions.

Usage Examples:

• Мы должны согласовать наши действия перед встречей.

  We must coordinate our actions before the meeting.

• Он согласовал своё мнение с коллегами.

  He reconciled his opinion with his colleagues.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

примирить (perfective verb): This verb follows regular conjugation patterns for perfective verbs of the first conjugation. It often pairs with the imperfective "примирять" for ongoing actions.

Person	Present (Imperfective: примирять)	Past (Perfective: примирить)
Я (I)	примиряю	примирил (m) / примирила (f)
Ты (You, singular)	примиряешь	примирил (m) / примирила (f)
Он/Она (He/She)	примиряет	примирил (m) / примирила (f)

умиротворить (perfective verb): Similar to "примирить", it is a perfective verb with the imperfective form "умиротворять". Conjugation follows regular patterns.

согласовать (perfective verb): Perfective verb with the imperfective "согласовывать". Regular conjugation applies.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for примирить/умиротворить:

• помирить
• успокоить (for умиротворить)

Note: "помирить" is more colloquial than "примирить", while "успокоить" emphasizes calming rather than reconciling.

Antonyms for примирить/умиротворить:

• ссорить
• разжигать

Related Phrases:

• примирить врагов - To reconcile enemies.
• умиротворить душу - To bring peace to the soul.
• согласовать планы - To coordinate plans.

Usage Notes:

• "примирить" is the most direct translation for "conciliate" in the sense of resolving disputes, but it is formal and often used in written or serious contexts.
• "умиротворить" focuses on pacifying or calming rather than fully reconciling, and it may carry a more emotional connotation.
• "согласовать" is more neutral and often used in professional or technical contexts to mean aligning or harmonizing ideas or plans.
• Be mindful of the aspect (perfective vs. imperfective) when using these verbs, as it affects the meaning (completed vs. ongoing action).

Common Errors:

1. Confusing "примирить" with "помирить": English learners often use "помирить" (more colloquial) in formal contexts where "примирить" is appropriate. For example, saying "Я помирил их" in a formal report sounds too informal. Correct usage: "Я примирил их".

2. Misusing "умиротворить" for reconciliation: Learners may use "умиротворить" when full reconciliation is implied, but it primarily means to calm or pacify. Incorrect: "Он умиротворил врагов" (implying full resolution). Correct: "Он примирил врагов".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of reconciliation (as conveyed by "примирить") often carries a strong emotional or moral weight, especially in family or community contexts. Public displays of reconciliation may be seen as significant acts of humility or goodwill.

Related Concepts:

• мир (peace)
• прощение (forgiveness)
• согласие (agreement)