Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Demography'

English Word: Demography

Key Russian Translations:

• демография [dʲɪmɐˈɡrafʲɪjə] - [Formal, Academic]

Frequency: Medium (used primarily in academic and professional contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate - requires understanding of formal vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

демография: [dʲɪmɐˈɡrafʲɪjə]

Note on демография: Stress falls on the third syllable ("гра"). The soft "д" sound ([dʲ]) is a common feature in Russian and may require practice for non-native speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. The study of populations (statistics, structure, and trends)

Translation(s) & Context:

• демография - Refers to the scientific study of population dynamics, including birth rates, death rates, and migration.

Usage Examples:

• Демография как наука изучает изменения в населении.

  Demography as a science studies changes in population.

• В университете я выбрал курс по демографии.

  At university, I chose a course in demography.

• Демография играет важную роль в планировании экономики.

  Demography plays a key role in economic planning.

• Современные проблемы демографии включают старение населения.

  Modern demographic issues include population aging.

• Исследования в области демографии помогают прогнозировать будущие тенденции.

  Research in demography helps predict future trends.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

демография is a feminine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -ия.

Note: This noun does not have a plural form as it refers to an abstract concept.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• населениеведение (less common, academic)

Note: "населениеведение" is rarely used compared to "демография" and may appear in very specific contexts.

Antonyms:

• (No direct antonyms as it is a field of study)

Related Phrases:

• демографическая политика - Demographic policy (government strategies related to population issues).
• демографический кризис - Demographic crisis (a situation of declining population or other severe demographic issues).
• демографические данные - Demographic data (statistics about population).

Usage Notes:

• The term "демография" is a direct equivalent to the English "demography" and is used almost exclusively in formal, academic, or professional contexts.
• It is not a term typically used in casual conversation among native Russian speakers unless discussing specific population-related topics.
• Be mindful of the noun's feminine gender when using it with adjectives or in sentences requiring agreement.

Common Errors:

• Incorrect stress placement: English speakers may stress the wrong syllable. The correct stress is on "гра" ([dʲɪmɐˈɡrafʲɪjə]), not on "де" or "фи". Misplacing stress can make the word sound unnatural. Example of error: *демо́графия (wrong stress).
• Wrong case usage: Beginners often struggle with Russian cases. For instance, using the nominative "демография" instead of the genitive "демографии" after prepositions like "в области" (in the field of). Correct example: "в области демографии".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, demography is a significant topic due to historical and ongoing population challenges, such as declining birth rates and aging populations, especially in Russia. Discussions around "демография" often carry a sense of urgency or policy importance in media and political discourse.

Related Concepts:

• миграция (migration)
• рождаемость (birth rate)
• смертность (mortality rate)
• население (population)