Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Contingent'

English Word: Contingent

Key Russian Translations:

• условный [ʊˈslovnɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• зависимый [zɐˈvʲisʲɪmɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• контингент [kənʲtʲɪnˈɡʲent] - [Formal, Noun, Often used for a group or quota]

Frequency: Medium (used in specific formal or academic contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for "условный" and "зависимый"; C1 (Advanced) for "контингент" due to specific usage

Pronunciation (Russian):

условный: [ʊˈslovnɨj]

Note on условный: Stress falls on the second syllable; the "у" is pronounced as a short "oo".

зависимый: [zɐˈvʲisʲɪmɨj]

Note on зависимый: Stress on the second syllable; ensure soft pronunciation of "с" due to palatalization.

контингент: [kənʲtʲɪnˈɡʲent]

Note on контингент: Stress on the last syllable; borrowed word with a recognizable structure for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Dependent on certain conditions (Adjective)

Translation(s) & Context:

• условный - Used to describe something conditional or provisional, often in legal or formal contexts.
• зависимый - Refers to something dependent on external factors, often in abstract or technical discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Это условное соглашение может быть изменено. (Uslovnoe soglasenie mozhet byt' izmeneno.)

  This contingent agreement can be modified.

• Его успех зависим от внешних факторов. (Ego uspekh zavisim ot vneshnikh faktorov.)

  His success is contingent on external factors.

• Условное одобрение было получено. (Uslovnoe odobrenie bylo polucheno.)

  Contingent approval was received.

2. A group or quota (Noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• контингент - Refers to a specific group or quota, often in military, educational, or administrative contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Контингент студентов был увеличен. (Kontingent studentov byl uvelichen.)

  The contingent of students was increased.

• Военный контингент прибыл на место. (Voenny kontingent pribyl na mesto.)

  The military contingent arrived at the location.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

условный (Adjective): Declines according to standard Russian adjective rules by gender, number, and case.

зависимый (Adjective): Follows similar declension patterns as "условный".

контингент (Noun, Masculine): Declines as a second-declension noun.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for условный:

• предварительный (preliminary)
• гипотетический (hypothetical)

Synonyms for зависимый:

• подчинённый (subordinate)
• обусловленный (conditioned)

Antonyms for условный:

• безусловный (unconditional)

Related Phrases:

• условный срок - Suspended sentence (legal term).
• зависимый от обстоятельств - Dependent on circumstances (common in discussions of conditions).
• военный контингент - Military contingent (used in military contexts).

Usage Notes:

• "условный" is the most common translation for "contingent" as an adjective in formal or legal contexts, implying conditionality.
• "зависимый" is more abstract and often used in discussions of dependency on external factors or conditions.
• "контингент" as a noun is a direct borrowing and refers specifically to a group or quota; it is less flexible than the English term.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between adjective and noun forms, as they are not interchangeable.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "контингент" to mean "conditional" in an adjective sense.
  Incorrect: Это контингент решение. (Eto kontingent reshenie.)
  Correct: Это условное решение. (Eto uslovnoe reshenie.)
  Explanation: "Контингент" is a noun and cannot be used as an adjective.
• Error: Misusing "зависимый" in contexts where dependency is not the focus.
  Incorrect: Условный успех зависим. (Uslovny uspekh zavisim.)
  Correct: Успех условный. (Uspekh uslovny.)
  Explanation: "Зависимый" implies dependency, not mere conditionality.

Cultural Notes:

The term "контингент" often appears in Soviet and post-Soviet contexts, especially in relation to military or administrative quotas. For instance, it might refer to troops stationed abroad or student admissions quotas, carrying a bureaucratic tone not always present in the English "contingent".

Related Concepts:

• условие (condition)
• зависимость (dependency)
• группа (group)