Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Disapprove'

English Word: Disapprove

Key Russian Translations:

• не одобрять [nʲɪ ɐˈdɐbrʲɪtʲ] - [Formal, General Use]
• осуждать [ɐsʊˈʐdatʲ] - [Formal, Strong Disapproval]
• не соглашаться [nʲɪ sɐɡlɐˈʂatʲsʲə] - [Neutral, Often in Discussions]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "не одобрять" and "не соглашаться"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "осуждать"

Pronunciation (Russian):

не одобрять: [nʲɪ ɐˈdɐbrʲɪtʲ]

Note on не одобрять: Stress falls on the second syllable of "одобрять". The prefix "не" is unstressed.

осуждать: [ɐsʊˈʐdatʲ]

Note on осуждать: The "ж" sound is a voiced retroflex fricative, which may be challenging for non-native speakers.

не соглашаться: [nʲɪ sɐɡlɐˈʂatʲsʲə]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To Express Disapproval or Lack of Approval

Translation(s) & Context:

• не одобрять - Used in formal and general contexts to indicate lack of approval (e.g., of behavior, decisions).
• осуждать - Stronger tone, often implying moral judgment or condemnation.

Usage Examples:

• Я не одобряю твоё решение уйти с работы.

  I disapprove of your decision to quit your job.

• Многие осуждают его поведение на вечеринке.

  Many disapprove of his behavior at the party (with a sense of condemnation).

• Она не одобряет такие методы воспитания.

  She disapproves of such parenting methods.

2. To Disagree or Not Consent

Translation(s) & Context:

• не соглашаться - Used when expressing disagreement or refusal to consent, often in discussions or debates.

Usage Examples:

• Я не соглашаюсь с твоей точкой зрения.

  I disapprove of (disagree with) your point of view.

• Он не соглашается на такие условия.

  He disapproves of (does not agree to) such conditions.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

не одобрять (Verb, Imperfective Aspect):

Note: "осуждать" and "не соглашаться" follow similar conjugation patterns as imperfective verbs. Perfective forms like "осудить" (for "осуждать") may be used for completed actions.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for "не одобрять":

• не принимать
• возражать

Note: "не принимать" often implies rejection, while "возражать" is more about objection in dialogue.

Antonyms for "не одобрять":

• одобрять
• поддерживать

Related Phrases:

• не одобрять поведение - To disapprove of behavior.
• осуждать публично - To disapprove publicly (condemn).
• не соглашаться с мнением - To disapprove of (disagree with) an opinion.

Usage Notes:

• "не одобрять" is the most neutral and widely applicable translation for "disapprove", suitable for most contexts.
• "осуждать" carries a stronger, often moral judgment, and should be used when disapproval implies condemnation.
• "не соглашаться" is appropriate when "disapprove" means disagreement or refusal to consent, rather than moral judgment.
• Pay attention to aspect: imperfective forms like "не одобрять" are used for ongoing or habitual disapproval, while perfective forms like "осудить" indicate a completed act of disapproval.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "осуждать" in neutral contexts where moral judgment is not implied.
  Incorrect: Я осуждаю твой выбор фильма. (Sounds overly harsh)
  Correct: Я не одобряю твой выбор фильма. (More neutral)
• Error: Forgetting the reflexive suffix "-ся" in "не соглашаться".
  Incorrect: Я не соглашаю.
  Correct: Я не соглашаюсь.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, expressing disapproval (especially with "осуждать") can be seen as more direct and judgmental compared to English. Russians may use indirect language or softening phrases to mitigate harshness when disapproving of personal choices or behaviors.

Related Concepts:

• критика (criticism)
• порицание (reprimand)
• несогласие (disagreement)