Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Creed'

English Word: creed

Key Russian Translations:

• вероисповедание [ˌvʲerɐɪspɐˈvʲedənʲɪjə] - [Formal, Religious Context]
• кредо [ˈkrʲedə] - [Neutral, Often Personal Beliefs]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "кредо"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "вероисповедание"

Pronunciation (Russian):

вероисповедание: [ˌvʲerɐɪspɐˈvʲedənʲɪjə]

Note on вероисповедание: Stress falls on the fifth syllable (ve-da). The combination of "ои" is pronounced as a diphthong.

кредо: [ˈkrʲedə]

Note on кредо: Stress is on the first syllable. This is a borrowed word, so pronunciation is closer to the original Latin/French.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A Formal Set of Religious Beliefs

Translation(s) & Context:

• вероисповедание - Used in formal or religious contexts to refer to a specific faith or denomination.

Usage Examples:

• Его вероисповедание — православие.

  His creed is Orthodoxy.

• В анкете нужно указать ваше вероисповедание.

  You need to indicate your creed on the form.

• Свобода вероисповедания гарантирована конституцией.

  Freedom of creed is guaranteed by the constitution.

2. A Personal or Guiding Principle

Translation(s) & Context:

• кредо - Refers to a personal belief or motto, often non-religious.

Usage Examples:

• Её кредо — никогда не сдаваться.

  Her creed is to never give up.

• Моё жизненное кредо очень простое: будь добр к другим.

  My life creed is very simple: be kind to others.

• Его профессиональное кредо — честность и открытость.

  His professional creed is honesty and openness.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

вероисповедание (Noun, Neuter):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	вероисповедание	вероисповедания
Genitive	вероисповедания	вероисповеданий
Dative	вероисповеданию	вероисповеданиям
Accusative	вероисповедание	вероисповедания
Instrumental	вероисповеданием	вероисповеданиями
Prepositional	вероисповедании	вероисповеданиях

кредо (Noun, Neuter, Indeclinable):

This word does not change form regardless of case or number. It remains "кредо" in all grammatical contexts.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for вероисповедание:

• религия
• вера

Note: "религия" is broader and refers to religion in general; "вера" can mean faith or belief but is less formal.

Synonyms for кредо:

• принцип
• девиз

Note: "принцип" emphasizes a guiding rule; "девиз" is closer to a motto.

Antonyms: None directly applicable for either term in most contexts.

Related Phrases:

• свобода вероисповедания - Freedom of creed/religion.
• жизненное кредо - Life creed or personal motto.
• профессиональное кредо - Professional creed or guiding principle in one’s career.

Usage Notes:

• "вероисповедание" is primarily used in formal or legal contexts, especially when discussing religious affiliation. It is less common in casual conversation.
• "кредо" is more versatile and often used to describe personal or philosophical beliefs. It is a loanword and may sound slightly more modern or intellectual.
• Choose between the two based on context: use "вероисповедание" for religious contexts and "кредо" for personal mottos or principles.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "кредо" in formal religious contexts. Incorrect: "Его кредо — христианство." Correct: "Его вероисповедание — христианство." (His creed is Christianity.)
• Error: Declining "кредо" as a regular noun. Incorrect: "С моим кредом." Correct: "С моим кредо." (With my creed.) Explanation: "кредо" is indeclinable.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, discussing "вероисповедание" (religious creed) can be sensitive, as religion is often considered a private matter. Historically, under Soviet rule, religious affiliation was suppressed, so older generations may avoid open discussion. On the other hand, "кредо" as a personal motto is a popular concept in literature and self-expression, often associated with individuality.

Related Concepts:

• религия (religion)
• вера (faith)
• убеждения (convictions)
• ценности (values)