Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'demographic'

English Word: demographic

Key Russian Translations:

• демографический [dʲɪməˈɡrafɪtɕɪskʲɪj] - [Formal, Adjective, Used in statistical or social contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in academic, business, and media discussions, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian adjective forms and technical vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

демографический: [dʲɪməˈɡrafɪtɕɪskʲɪj]

Note on демографический: The stress falls on the fourth syllable (-graf-), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the soft consonants and vowel reductions in spoken Russian. Pronunciation may vary slightly in rapid speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Relating to the statistical study of human populations, including aspects like age, income, and location.

Translation(s) & Context:

• демографический - Used in formal contexts such as research reports, marketing, or government statistics to describe population-related data.

Usage Examples:

• В нашей стране демографическая ситуация улучшается благодаря росту рождаемости.

  In our country, the demographic situation is improving due to the rise in birth rates.

• Маркетологи анализируют демографические данные для целевой рекламы.

  Marketers analyze demographic data for targeted advertising.

• Демографический кризис в регионе связан с миграцией молодежи в города.

  The demographic crisis in the region is linked to the migration of young people to cities.

• Правительство проводит опросы для сбора демографической информации о населении.

  The government conducts surveys to gather demographic information about the population.

• В демографическом анализе учитываются факторы, такие как возраст и образование.

  In demographic analysis, factors such as age and education are taken into account.

Meaning 2: Pertaining to the characteristics of a specific group or audience (e.g., in marketing or sociology).

Translation(s) & Context:

• демографический - Applied in contexts involving audience segmentation, such as in advertising or social studies.

Usage Examples:

• Демографический профиль аудитории помогает в планировании контента.

  The demographic profile of the audience helps in planning content.

• Компании используют демографические сегменты для персонализации услуг.

  Companies use demographic segments to personalize services.

• В демографическом сегментировании учитывается пол, возраст и доход.

  In demographic segmentation, gender, age, and income are considered.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Демографический is an adjective in Russian, which follows the standard patterns of first-declension adjectives. Russian adjectives agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify. It is a regular adjective, so it inflects predictably based on these factors. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: This adjective does not change in comparative or superlative forms unless modified (e.g., демографичнее for "more demographic").

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • населенческий (naselenchskiy) - More specific to population-related aspects.
  • статистический (statisticheskiy) - When emphasizing statistical data, but broader in scope.
• Antonyms:
  • не демографический (ne demograficheskiy) - Simply the negation, but not a direct antonym.
  • экономический (ekonomicheskiy) - Often contrasted in contexts where economic factors are prioritized over demographic ones.

Related Phrases:

• демографический взрыв (demograficheskiy vzryv) - Demographic explosion; refers to a rapid increase in population.
• демографическая политика (demograficheskaya politika) - Demographic policy; policies aimed at managing population growth.
• демографический анализ (demograficheskiy analiz) - Demographic analysis; the process of studying population statistics.

Usage Notes:

The Russian equivalent "демографический" directly corresponds to the English "demographic" as an adjective, but it is most commonly used in formal, professional, or academic settings. English speakers should note that Russian adjectives must agree with the noun they modify in gender, number, and case, which can affect sentence structure. For instance, choose between singular and plural forms based on the context. When multiple translations exist, "демографический" is the most precise for general use, while "населенческий" might be preferred in purely population-focused discussions. Avoid using it in casual conversation, as it sounds technical.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "демографический" without proper inflection, e.g., saying "демографический данные" instead of "демографические данные" (where "данные" is plural feminine).

  Correct: демографические данные. Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree in number and gender; here, "данные" is plural, so the adjective must be too.

• Error: Confusing it with "демократический" (demokraticheskiy, meaning democratic), which sounds similar but has a completely different meaning.

  Correct: Use "демографический" for population-related topics. Explanation: Pay attention to spelling and pronunciation to avoid mix-ups, as this is a common homophone error for English learners.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, demographic issues are a significant cultural and political topic due to historical events like the population decline after World War II and the Soviet era. Terms like "демографический кризис" often carry connotations of national concern, reflecting anxieties about aging populations and low birth rates, which are frequently discussed in media and policy debates.

Related Concepts:

• статистика (statistika)
• миграция (migratsiya)
• население (naselenie)