Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Disarmament'

English Word: Disarmament

Key Russian Translations:

• разоружение [rəzɐrʊˈʐɛnʲɪjə] - [Formal, Commonly Used in Political Contexts]

Frequency: Medium (often used in political, military, and diplomatic discussions)

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

Pronunciation (Russian):

разоружение: [rəzɐrʊˈʐɛnʲɪjə]

Note on разоружение: Stress falls on the third syllable ("ʐɛ"). The "р" sound is rolled, and "ж" is a voiced retroflex fricative, which may be challenging for non-native speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Reduction or elimination of military forces or weapons

Translation(s) & Context:

• разоружение - Used in formal contexts, especially in discussions of international treaties, peace negotiations, or military policy.

Usage Examples:

• Разоружение является ключевой темой на международных переговорах.

  Disarmament is a key topic in international negotiations.

• Полное разоружение требует доверия между странами.

  Complete disarmament requires trust between countries.

• Совет Безопасности ООН обсуждает план разоружения.

  The UN Security Council is discussing a disarmament plan.

• Разоружение ядерного оружия остается приоритетом.

  Nuclear disarmament remains a priority.

• Многие активисты выступают за глобальное разоружение.

  Many activists advocate for global disarmament.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

разоружение is a neuter noun. It follows the standard declension pattern for neuter nouns ending in "-ие". Below is the declension table:

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

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• демилитаризация (demilitarization - often used interchangeably in military contexts)

Antonyms:

• вооружение (armament - the process of arming or equipping with weapons)
• милитаризация (militarization - increasing military presence or power)

Related Phrases:

• ядерное разоружение - Nuclear disarmament (refers specifically to the reduction of nuclear weapons).
• глобальное разоружение - Global disarmament (used in discussions of worldwide peace initiatives).
• договор о разоружении - Disarmament treaty (common in diplomatic and legal contexts).

Usage Notes:

• The term "разоружение" is predominantly used in formal, political, or diplomatic contexts. It directly corresponds to the English "disarmament" in discussions of reducing military capabilities or weapons.
• It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing international affairs or peace movements.
• Be mindful of the context—while it generally refers to military disarmament, it can metaphorically imply "disarming" in a non-literal sense (e.g., reducing tensions), though this is less common.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "разоружение" with "разоружить" (to disarm, a verb). Example of incorrect usage: *Он сказал о разоружить стран* (He spoke about to disarm countries). Correct: Он сказал о разоружении стран (He spoke about the disarmament of countries). Explanation: "Разоружение" is a noun, while "разоружить" is a verb.
• Error: Using "вооружение" (armament) instead of "разоружение". Example of incorrect usage: *Мы обсуждаем вооружение оружия* intending to mean disarmament. Correct: Мы обсуждаем разоружение оружия. Explanation: "Вооружение" means the opposite—arming or equipping.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking contexts, "разоружение" often carries historical connotations tied to Cold War-era discussions on nuclear disarmament between the Soviet Union and the United States. It remains a significant topic in modern Russian media when addressing international security and peace treaties, reflecting a cultural awareness of global power dynamics.

Related Concepts:

• мир (peace)
• переговоры (negotiations)
• договор (treaty)
• безопасность (security)