Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'cosmopolitan'

English Word: cosmopolitan

Key Russian Translations:

• космополитичный [ˌkosməpəˈlʲitʲɪtɕnɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• космополит [ˌkosməpəˈlʲit] - [Formal, Noun]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

космополитичный: [ˌkosməpəˈlʲitʲɪtɕnɨj]

Note on космополитичный: Stress falls on the fourth syllable. The "ч" sound is a soft affricate, similar to 'ch' in "church."

космополит: [ˌkosməpəˈlʲit]

Note on космополит: Stress on the third syllable. The final "т" is pronounced clearly.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Relating to a worldview or attitude of being open to different cultures

Translation(s) & Context:

• космополитичный - Used as an adjective to describe a person, place, or attitude that embraces global diversity (e.g., a cosmopolitan city).

Usage Examples:

• Этот город очень космополитичный, здесь живут люди со всего мира.

  This city is very cosmopolitan; people from all over the world live here.

• Её космополитичный взгляд на жизнь вдохновляет окружающих.

  Her cosmopolitan outlook on life inspires those around her.

• Мы посетили космополитичный район с множеством культурных событий.

  We visited a cosmopolitan neighborhood with many cultural events.

2. A person who feels at home in many places or cultures

Translation(s) & Context:

• космополит - Used as a noun to refer to a person who is worldly and open to different cultures.

Usage Examples:

• Он настоящий космополит, путешествует по всему миру без привязки к одной стране.

  He is a true cosmopolitan, traveling the world without being tied to one country.

• Как космополит, она легко адаптируется к любой культуре.

  As a cosmopolitan, she easily adapts to any culture.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

космополитичный (Adjective): Declines according to Russian adjective rules based on gender, number, and case.

космополит (Noun, Masculine, Animate): Declines as a second-declension masculine noun.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for космополитичный:

• мировой
• глобальный

Note: "мировой" often implies a broader, global perspective, while "глобальный" is more tied to worldwide scale or phenomena.

Antonyms for космополитичный:

• провинциальный
• замкнутый

Related Phrases:

• космополитичный образ жизни - A cosmopolitan lifestyle (refers to a way of living that embraces diversity and travel).
• космополит по натуре - A cosmopolitan by nature (describes someone inherently open to different cultures).

Usage Notes:

• "космополитичный" is used as an adjective to describe characteristics of people, places, or attitudes, while "космополит" refers specifically to a person.
• Both terms are relatively formal and are more common in written or intellectual contexts than in everyday speech.
• In Soviet times, "космополит" could carry a negative connotation, implying a lack of patriotism. Be cautious when using it in historical or political discussions.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "космополит" as an adjective. Incorrect: Этот город космополит. Correct: Этот город космополитичный.
• Error: Mispronouncing the stress. English speakers often stress the wrong syllable. Remember: stress is on "лит" in both words.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the term "космополит" has historically been controversial, especially during the Soviet era, when it was sometimes used pejoratively to criticize individuals perceived as lacking national loyalty. Today, it is more neutral and often positive, reflecting openness to global influences, especially in urban centers like Moscow or St. Petersburg.

Related Concepts:

• глобализация
• мультикультурализм
• интернационализм