Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'disciplinary'

English Word: disciplinary

Key Russian Translations:

• дисциплинарный [dʲɪsʦɪplʲɪˈnarnyj] - [Formal, Adjective]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

дисциплинарный: [dʲɪsʦɪplʲɪˈnarnyj]

Note on дисциплинарный: Pay attention to the stress on the fourth syllable ('nar'). The soft 'л' sound might be challenging for non-native speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to discipline or rules (e.g., in a workplace or institution)

Translation(s) & Context:

• дисциплинарный - Used in formal contexts, often related to regulations, penalties, or maintaining order.

Usage Examples:

• На него было наложено дисциплинарное взыскание за опоздание.

  He was given a disciplinary penalty for being late.

• Дисциплинарные меры были приняты после нарушения правил.

  Disciplinary measures were taken after the rules were violated.

• Это вопрос дисциплинарного характера.

  This is a matter of a disciplinary nature.

• Комитет рассмотрел дисциплинарное дело.

  The committee reviewed the disciplinary case.

• Дисциплинарная комиссия вынесла решение.

  The disciplinary commission made a decision.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The word дисциплинарный is an adjective in Russian. It follows the standard adjective declension patterns based on gender, number, and case.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• регулирующий (regulating, often in a broader sense)
• административный (administrative, in certain contexts)

Note: While "регулирующий" can overlap with "дисциплинарный" in formal contexts, it often implies broader regulation rather than strict discipline.

Antonyms:

• неорганизованный (disorganized)
• хаотичный (chaotic)

Related Phrases:

• дисциплинарное взыскание - Disciplinary penalty or sanction.
• дисциплинарная мера - Disciplinary measure.
• дисциплинарный кодекс - Disciplinary code or statute.

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "дисциплинарный" is primarily used in formal contexts, such as legal, workplace, or institutional settings. It does not have an informal equivalent.
• It often collocates with nouns like "взыскание" (penalty), "мера" (measure), or "комиссия" (commission).
• Unlike the English "disciplinary," which can sometimes imply academic fields (e.g., "disciplinary studies"), the Russian term is strictly related to rules and order.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "дисциплинарный" in informal contexts or to describe academic disciplines. For academic contexts, use "дисциплина" (discipline as a field of study) instead.
  • Wrong: Дисциплинарные исследования (Disciplinary studies)
  • Correct: Исследования в области дисциплины (Studies in the field of discipline)
• Error: Incorrect adjective agreement with nouns due to case or gender mismatches. Always ensure proper declension based on the noun it modifies.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking cultures, the concept of "дисциплинарный" often carries a strong connotation of strict adherence to rules, reflecting historical and societal emphasis on order in institutional settings, such as schools, workplaces, or the military. The term may evoke a sense of formality or even severity compared to its English counterpart.

Related Concepts:

• дисциплина (discipline as a concept or field)
• наказание (punishment)
• порядок (order)