Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'disadvantageous'

English Word: disadvantageous

Key Russian Translations:

• невыгодный [nʲɪvɨˈɡodnɨj] - [Formal, General Use]
• неблагоприятный [nʲɪbləɡəprʲɪˈjatnɨj] - [Formal, Often in Specific Contexts like Conditions or Situations]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

невыгодный: [nʲɪvɨˈɡodnɨj]

Note on невыгодный: Stress falls on the third syllable. The 'ы' sound is a distinct Russian vowel, pronounced as a short, central 'i'.

неблагоприятный: [nʲɪbləɡəprʲɪˈjatnɨj]

Note on неблагоприятный: Stress on the fifth syllable. Pay attention to the soft 'р' sound before 'и'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Not beneficial or profitable

Translation(s) & Context:

• невыгодный - Commonly used for financial or practical contexts where something is not advantageous.

Usage Examples:

• Этот контракт оказался невыгодным для нашей компании.

  This contract turned out to be disadvantageous for our company.

• Покупка этой машины была невыгодной сделкой.

  Buying this car was a disadvantageous deal.

• Невыгодные условия аренды заставили нас отказаться.

  The disadvantageous rental terms made us decline.

2. Unfavorable or adverse (e.g., conditions or circumstances)

Translation(s) & Context:

• неблагоприятный - Used for situations, conditions, or outcomes that are not favorable.

Usage Examples:

• Неблагоприятные погодные условия задержали рейс.

  Disadvantageous weather conditions delayed the flight.

• Его решение создало неблагоприятную ситуацию для всех.

  His decision created a disadvantageous situation for everyone.

• Неблагоприятный прогноз не остановил нас.

  The disadvantageous forecast did not stop us.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

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

неблагоприятный (Adjective): Follows similar adjective declension rules. Refer to standard grammar resources for full declension.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for невыгодный:

• убыточный (loss-making, unprofitable)
• неприбыльный (unprofitable)

Synonyms for неблагоприятный:

• неудачный (unsuccessful)
• плохой (bad, in certain contexts)

Antonyms:

• выгодный (advantageous, profitable)
• благоприятный (favorable)

Related Phrases:

• невыгодное предложение - A disadvantageous offer
• неблагоприятные обстоятельства - Disadvantageous circumstances
• невыгодная сделка - A disadvantageous deal

Usage Notes:

• невыгодный is primarily used in contexts related to profit, deals, or practical benefits, while неблагоприятный is more appropriate for abstract or situational disadvantages like weather or outcomes.
• Both terms are formal or neutral in tone and are rarely used in casual conversation. For informal contexts, native speakers might use simpler expressions like "плохо" (bad) with additional context.
• Pay attention to adjective agreement with the noun in gender, number, and case when using either word.

Common Errors:

• Mixing up невыгодный and неблагоприятный: English learners often use these interchangeably, but they are context-specific. For example, saying "невыгодная погода" (disadvantageous weather) is incorrect; the correct term is "неблагоприятная погода".
• Incorrect adjective endings: Failing to match the adjective to the noun's gender or case, e.g., using "невыгодный" with a feminine noun like "сделка" (deal) instead of "невыгодная".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, discussing whether something is "выгодный" or "невыгодный" often reflects a pragmatic mindset, especially in business or personal dealings. Russians may openly assess the benefits or disadvantages of a situation, and using these terms correctly can show cultural awareness and linguistic precision.

Related Concepts:

• выгода (benefit, advantage)
• ущерб (damage, loss)
• неудача (failure, setback)