Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Copyright'

English Word: Copyright

Key Russian Translations:

• Авторское право [ˈaftərskəjə ˈpravə] - [Formal, Legal Context]
• Копирайт [ˌkopiˈrajt] - [Informal, Borrowed Term, Often Used in Media/Tech]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in legal and tech contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "Авторское право"; A2 (Beginner-Intermediate) for "Копирайт"

Pronunciation (Russian):

Авторское право: [ˈaftərskəjə ˈpravə]

Note on Авторское право: Stress falls on the first syllable of "Авторское" and the first syllable of "право". The "о" sounds are reduced in unstressed positions.

Копирайт: [ˌkopiˈrajt]

Note on Копирайт: This is a direct borrowing from English, so the pronunciation mimics the English word "copyright" with Russian phonetics. Stress is on the second syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Legal Right to Intellectual Property

Translation(s) & Context:

• Авторское право - Used in formal, legal, and academic contexts to refer to the legal concept of copyright.

Usage Examples:

• Авторское право защищает интеллектуальную собственность создателя.

  Copyright protects the intellectual property of the creator.

• Нарушение авторского права может привести к судебному иску.

  Violation of copyright can lead to a lawsuit.

• Этот текст находится под защитой авторского права.

  This text is protected by copyright.

2. Informal Reference to Copyright (Tech/Media)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Копирайт - Often used in informal contexts, especially in media, tech, or online discussions.

Usage Examples:

• На видео стоит копирайт, нельзя его просто так скачать.

  The video has a copyright; you can't just download it.

• Они добавили копирайт на все свои треки в интернете.

  They added a copyright to all their tracks online.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Авторское право: This is a compound noun phrase. "Авторское" (adjective) agrees with "право" (neuter noun) in gender, number, and case. Below is the declension for "право" (the main noun) as it determines the case usage:

Копирайт: As a borrowed term, it does not decline and remains unchanged in all grammatical cases (indeclinable noun).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for Авторское право:

• Интеллектуальная собственность (Broader term for intellectual property)

Note: "Интеллектуальная собственность" is a broader concept that includes copyright but also patents and trademarks.

Antonyms:

• Общественное достояние (Public domain)

Related Phrases:

• Нарушение авторского права - Violation of copyright (legal term).
• Защита авторского права - Protection of copyright (legal context).
• Поставить копирайт - To put a copyright (informal, often in digital contexts).

Usage Notes:

• "Авторское право" is the standard and formal term for copyright in Russian, used in legal documents, contracts, and academic discussions. It directly corresponds to the English term in most contexts.
• "Копирайт" is a colloquial borrowing from English and is more common in casual conversations, especially among younger speakers or in tech-related fields. It may not be appropriate in formal writing.
• Be mindful of the context: use "Авторское право" when discussing legal rights or protections, and "Копирайт" when referring casually to copyright notices or symbols (e.g., ©).

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "Копирайт" in formal or legal contexts.
  Incorrect: В договоре указано копирайт.
  Correct: В договоре указано авторское право.
  Explanation: "Копирайт" is informal and should not be used in official or legal texts.
• Error: Incorrect declension of "Авторское право".
  Incorrect: Я говорю о авторском праве (wrong adjective agreement).
  Correct: Я говорю об авторском праве.
  Explanation: The preposition "о" requires the prepositional case, and the adjective must agree with the noun "право".

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, copyright laws and enforcement have historically been less strict compared to Western countries, though this has been changing in recent years with stronger intellectual property protections. The concept of "Авторское право" is often associated with creative works like literature, music, and film, and public awareness of copyright issues has grown with the rise of digital media.

Related Concepts:

• Патент (Patent)
• Торговая марка (Trademark)
• Лицензия (License)