Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Convincing'

English Word: Convincing

Key Russian Translations:

• убедительный [ʊbʲɪˈdʲitʲɪlʲnɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• убеждающий [ʊbʲɪʐˈdaʲʊɕːɪj] - [Informal, Participle, Often used in speech]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in discussions and arguments)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

убедительный: [ʊbʲɪˈdʲitʲɪlʲnɨj]

Note on убедительный: Stress falls on the third syllable. The soft 'л' sound might be challenging for non-native speakers.

убеждающий: [ʊbʲɪʐˈdaʲʊɕːɪj]

Note on убеждающий: Pay attention to the voiced 'ж' sound, which is distinct from English sounds.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Persuasive (as in an argument or evidence)

Translation(s) & Context:

• убедительный - Used for arguments, evidence, or reasons that are persuasive and logical, often in formal or written contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Его речь была очень убедительной на собрании.

  His speech was very convincing at the meeting.

• Убедительные доказательства изменили мнение суда.

  Convincing evidence changed the court's opinion.

• Она привела убедительный аргумент в свою пользу.

  She provided a convincing argument in her favor.

2. Act of Persuading (as in someone convincing another)

Translation(s) & Context:

• убеждающий - Refers to the act or process of convincing someone, often used in spoken language or informal contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Он был очень убеждающим, когда объяснял свою идею.

  He was very convincing when explaining his idea.

• Её убеждающий тон заставил меня согласиться.

  Her convincing tone made me agree.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

убедительный (Adjective): This adjective follows standard Russian adjective declension rules based on gender, number, and case.

убеждающий (Present Participle of убедить): Derived from the verb "убедить" (to convince), it declines like an adjective but is less flexible in usage, often used attributively.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for убедительный:

• веский (weighty, substantial)
• логичный (logical)

Note: "веский" often implies weighty reasoning, while "логичный" emphasizes logical coherence.

Antonyms for убедительный:

• неубедительный (unconvincing)
• сомнительный (doubtful)

Related Phrases:

• убедительный довод - a convincing argument (used in debates or discussions)
• убедительный ответ - a convincing answer (common in formal responses)
• убеждающий взгляд - a convincing look (often used metaphorically for persuasive demeanor)

Usage Notes:

• "убедительный" is the primary choice for describing something (e.g., an argument or evidence) as persuasive, especially in formal or written contexts.
• "убеждающий" is more dynamic, often referring to a person or their manner of persuading someone in real-time, and is more common in spoken language.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between the two translations, as they are not always interchangeable.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "убеждающий" for inanimate objects or abstract concepts like arguments.
  Incorrect: Убеждающий аргумент.
  Correct: Убедительный аргумент.
  Explanation: "убеждающий" implies an active, personal act of convincing and is unsuitable for static or abstract nouns.
• Error: Incorrect adjective agreement with gender or case.
  Incorrect: Убедительный женщина.
  Correct: Убедительная женщина.
  Explanation: Adjectives in Russian must agree with the noun in gender, number, and case.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, being "убедительный" (convincing) is highly valued in debates, negotiations, and public speaking. Russians often appreciate well-structured, logical arguments over emotional appeals, especially in formal settings. The ability to present a convincing case can significantly impact one's credibility.

Related Concepts:

• довод (argument)
• доказательство (evidence)
• убеждение (persuasion)