Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Diplomatic'

English Word: Diplomatic

Key Russian Translations:

• дипломатический [dʲɪplɐˈmatʲɪtɕɪskʲɪj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• дипломатичный [dʲɪplɐˈmatʲɪtɕnɨj] - [Neutral, Adjective, Often personal traits]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in formal and political contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

дипломатический: [dʲɪplɐˈmatʲɪtɕɪskʲɪj]

Note on дипломатический: Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ma'). The 'ч' sound is similar to 'ch' in 'church'.

дипломатичный: [dʲɪplɐˈmatʲɪtɕnɨj]

Note on дипломатичный: Similar stress pattern to дипломатический, with a soft 'н' sound at the end.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to diplomacy or diplomats (formal, political context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• дипломатический - Used in formal contexts, often referring to international relations or official matters (e.g., "diplomatic immunity").

Usage Examples:

• У него есть дипломатический иммунитет.

  He has diplomatic immunity.

• Это был дипломатический кризис между странами.

  It was a diplomatic crisis between the countries.

• Дипломатические переговоры прошли успешно.

  The diplomatic negotiations were successful.

2. Tactful or subtle in dealing with people (personal trait)

Translation(s) & Context:

• дипломатичный - Refers to a person's ability to handle situations tactfully, often in personal or social contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Он очень дипломатичный человек, всегда избегает конфликтов.

  He is a very diplomatic person, always avoiding conflicts.

• Её дипломатичный ответ всех успокоил.

  Her diplomatic response calmed everyone down.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

дипломатический (Adjective): Follows standard Russian adjective declension rules based on gender, number, and case.

дипломатичный (Adjective): Follows similar declension patterns as above, adjusted for the ending "-чный".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for дипломатический:

• официальный (official)
• посольский (ambassadorial)

Note: "официальный" is broader and less specific to diplomacy than "дипломатический".

Synonyms for дипломатичный:

• тактичный (tactful)
• деликатный (delicate)

Antonyms for дипломатичный:

• грубый (rude)
• бестактный (tactless)

Related Phrases:

• дипломатический корпус - Diplomatic corps (refers to the group of diplomats in a country).
• дипломатический иммунитет - Diplomatic immunity (legal protection for diplomats).
• быть дипломатичным в разговоре - To be diplomatic in conversation (to speak tactfully).

Usage Notes:

• "дипломатический" is strictly used for formal, often political or institutional contexts related to diplomacy. It does not describe personal traits.
• "дипломатичный" applies to personal behavior, emphasizing tact and subtlety in social interactions.
• Choose between the two based on whether the context is institutional (дипломатический) or personal (дипломатичный).

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "дипломатический" to describe a person's tactful behavior. Incorrect: "Он очень дипломатический." Correct: "Он очень дипломатичный."
• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation. Many learners stress the wrong syllable in "дипломатический". Correct stress is on "ma" [dʲɪplɐˈmatʲɪtɕɪskʲɪj].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, being "дипломатичный" (tactful) is highly valued, especially in professional and social settings where directness can sometimes be seen as rudeness. Russians often appreciate subtle communication to maintain harmony in conversations.

Related Concepts:

• дипломатия (diplomacy)
• дипломат (diplomat)
• переговоры (negotiations)