Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Constituent'

English Word: Constituent

Key Russian Translations:

• составляющая [sɐˈstavlʲajʊɕːaja] - [Formal, Often used in abstract or structural contexts]
• компонент [kɐmˈponʲent] - [Formal/Technical, Commonly used in scientific or technical contexts]
• часть [ˈtɕastʲ] - [Neutral, General usage for 'part' or 'component']

Frequency: Medium (used in specific contexts like politics, science, or structure)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate - varies by context and translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

составляющая: [sɐˈstavlʲajʊɕːaja]

Note on составляющая: Stress falls on the second syllable; the final "ая" is pronounced softly.

компонент: [kɐmˈponʲent]

Note on компонент: Stress on the second syllable; the "е" is pronounced as "ye".

часть: [ˈtɕastʲ]

Note on часть: Stress on the first syllable; the "ч" sounds like "ch" in "church".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A part or component of a whole (Structural/Technical Sense)

Translation(s) & Context:

• составляющая - Used in abstract or structural contexts (e.g., elements of a plan).
• компонент - Often used in technical or scientific contexts (e.g., chemical components).
• часть - General term for a part of something tangible or intangible.

Usage Examples:

• Эта составляющая плана очень важна.

  This constituent of the plan is very important.

• Основной компонент этого вещества - вода.

  The main constituent of this substance is water.

• Часть системы вышла из строя.

  A constituent of the system has failed.

• Каждая составляющая должна быть тщательно проверена.

  Every constituent must be thoroughly checked.

• Часть команды уже прибыла на место.

  A constituent of the team has already arrived at the location.

2. A voter or member of a constituency (Political Sense)

Translation(s) & Context:

• избиратель - Used specifically for a voter or member of a political constituency.

Usage Examples:

• Депутат встретился со своими избирателями.

  The deputy met with his constituents.

• Избиратели требуют изменений в политике.

  Constituents demand changes in policy.

• Каждый избиратель имеет право голоса.

  Every constituent has the right to vote.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

составляющая (Noun, Feminine):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	составляющая	составляющие
Genitive	составляющей	составляющих
Dative	составляющей	составляющим
Accusative	составляющую	составляющие
Instrumental	составляющей	составляющими
Prepositional	о составляющей	о составляющих

компонент (Noun, Masculine) and часть (Noun, Feminine) follow regular declension patterns for their respective genders.

избиратель (Noun, Masculine) follows regular masculine declension.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for составляющая/компонент/часть:

• элемент
• деталь
• ингредиент (specific to mixtures or recipes)

Note: "ингредиент" is more context-specific (e.g., cooking) compared to the broader "компонент".

Antonyms for составляющая/компонент/часть:

• целое

Synonyms for избиратель:

• голосующий

Related Phrases:

• основная составляющая - "main constituent" (key part of something)
• химический компонент - "chemical constituent" (used in scientific contexts)
• часть целого - "part of the whole" (common expression for a component)
• обращение к избирателям - "address to constituents" (political context)

Usage Notes:

• "Составляющая" is often used for abstract or intangible parts, like elements of a strategy or plan.
• "Компонент" is more technical and often appears in scientific, engineering, or formal discussions.
• "Часть" is the most general and versatile term, suitable for both tangible and intangible contexts, but less formal than the other two.
• "Избиратель" is strictly used in political contexts to refer to voters or members of a constituency.
• Choosing the right translation depends heavily on context—technical, abstract, or political.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "часть" in highly technical contexts where "компонент" is more appropriate. For example, saying "часть машины" (part of the machine) instead of "компонент машины" when referring to a specific technical component. Explanation: "Часть" is too vague for specialized contexts.
• Error: Confusing "составляющая" with "часть" in abstract contexts. For example, saying "часть плана" instead of "составляющая плана" for a key element of a plan. Explanation: "Составляющая" implies a more integral or structural role.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian political discourse, "избиратель" carries a formal tone and is often used in official communications or media. Addressing constituents directly as "избиратели" by politicians reflects a sense of responsibility and connection to the electorate, which is culturally significant in democratic contexts.

Related Concepts:

• структура (structure)
• система (system)
• выборы (elections)
• голосование (voting)