Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'consequential'

English Word: consequential

Key Russian Translations:

• Существенный [sʊˈʂeʂtvennɨj] - [Formal; used in contexts emphasizing importance or significance]
• Важный [ˈvaʐnɨj] - [Informal; commonly used in everyday speech for general importance]
• Последующий [pɐˈslʲedstvʊjuʂɨj] - [Formal; specifically for something that follows as a result]

Frequency: Medium (This word and its translations appear regularly in written and spoken Russian, particularly in formal contexts like news, essays, and professional discussions.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; learners at this level should grasp the nuances, but mastering inflections may require practice. For "Существенный" and "Важный," it's B2; for "Последующий," it's also B2 due to its adverbial uses.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Существенный: [sʊˈʂeʂtvennɨj]

Важный: [ˈvaʐnɨj]

Последующий: [pɐˈslʲedstvʊjuʂɨj]

Note on Существенный: The 'щ' sound (as in [ʂ]) can be challenging for English speakers; it's a voiceless alveolo-palatal fricative, similar to 'sh' but more palatalized. Pronounce it with a slight hiss at the front of the mouth.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Having important consequences or being significant.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Существенный - Used in formal contexts like academic or professional writing to denote something of great importance or impact.
• Важный - More general and informal, suitable for everyday conversations about priorities or key issues.

Usage Examples:

• Эта реформа имеет существенные последствия для экономики. (This reform has consequential impacts on the economy.)

  English Translation: This reform has consequential impacts on the economy.

• В его речи были важные моменты, которые нельзя игнорировать. (In his speech, there were consequential points that cannot be ignored.)

  English Translation: In his speech, there were consequential points that cannot be ignored.

• Существенные изменения в законе повлияют на нашу повседневную жизнь. (Consequential changes in the law will affect our daily life.)

  English Translation: Consequential changes in the law will affect our daily life.

• Важные решения должны приниматься с учетом всех последствий. (Consequential decisions should be made considering all outcomes.)

  English Translation: Consequential decisions should be made considering all outcomes.

Meaning 2: Following as a result or subsequent.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Последующий - Used in legal, historical, or sequential contexts to indicate something that comes after as a direct result.

Usage Examples:

• Последующие события подтвердили наши опасения. (The consequential events confirmed our fears.)

  English Translation: The consequential events confirmed our fears.

• В последующих переговорах мы обсудим детали. (In the consequential discussions, we will cover the details.)

  English Translation: In the consequential discussions, we will cover the details.

• Последующие меры были приняты для предотвращения кризиса. (Consequential measures were taken to prevent the crisis.)

  English Translation: Consequential measures were taken to prevent the crisis.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Most key translations like "Существенный" and "Важный" are adjectives, which inflect for gender, number, and case in Russian. "Последующий" is an adjective that also inflects but can function as an adverb in some contexts. Below is a table for "Существенный" as an example; similar patterns apply to others with minor variations.

For "Важный," the inflections follow a similar first-declension adjective pattern. "Последующий" is irregular in some cases due to its root but generally follows standard adjective rules. Words like these do not change for verbs, as they are not verbal forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Значительный (znachitel'nyj) - More neutral, emphasizing scale.
  • Критический (kritcheskiy) - Implies urgency or importance in decision-making.
• Antonyms:
  • Несущественный (nesuschestvennyj) - Minor or insignificant.
  • Незначительный (nezhnachitel'nyj) - Unimportant or trivial.

Related Phrases:

• Существенные изменения (sushchestvennye izmeneniya) - Consequential changes; used in discussions about reforms or developments.
• Важный фактор (vazhnyy faktor) - Consequential factor; refers to a key element in a situation.
• Последующие действия (posledstvuyushchie deystviya) - Consequential actions; common in legal or strategic contexts.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "Существенный" is the closest match to "consequential" when emphasizing significance, but it's more formal than everyday English use. Choose "Важный" for informal settings to avoid sounding overly academic. Be mindful of case agreements in sentences, as adjectives must match the noun's gender, number, and case. For multiple translations, select based on context: use "Последующий" for sequential meanings to capture the result-oriented nuance accurately.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using "Существенный" without proper inflection, e.g., saying "Существенный женщина" instead of "Существенная женщина" (for a feminine noun).
  Correct: Ensure gender agreement, as in "Существенная проблема" (a consequential problem).
  Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree with nouns, which English learners often overlook, leading to grammatical errors.
• Mistake: Confusing "Существенный" with "Важный" in formal contexts, e.g., using "Важный" in a legal document where "Существенный" is more precise.
  Correct: Opt for "Существенный" in professional writing for its connotation of deeper impact.
  Explanation: While synonyms, "Важный" can sound too casual, potentially diluting the meaning in high-stakes scenarios.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like "Существенный" often appear in discussions of historical events or political decisions, reflecting a value for thorough analysis of consequences, as seen in literature by authors like Tolstoy. This emphasis on "consequential" matters stems from Russia's complex history, where small decisions have led to major shifts, encouraging a cautious approach in language.

Related Concepts:

• Влияние (vliyaniye) - Influence
• Последствия (posledstviya) - Consequences
• Ключевой (klyuchevoy) - Key or pivotal