Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'displace'

English Word: displace

Key Russian Translations:

• вытеснить [vɨˈtʲesnʲɪtʲ] - [Formal, used in contexts like politics or forced relocation]
• переместить [pʲɪrʲɪˈmʲesʲtʲɪtʲ] - [General, Informal, for physical or metaphorical movement]
• выселить [vɨˈsʲelʲɪtʲ] - [Formal, specifically for evicting or displacing people from homes]

Frequency: Medium - This verb is commonly used in news, academic, and everyday discussions involving change or conflict, but not as frequent as basic verbs like "идти" (to go).

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) - Requires understanding of verb conjugations and contextual nuances; for "вытеснить", it's B2 due to its formal tone, while "переместить" might be B1 for simpler uses.

Pronunciation (Russian):

вытеснить: [vɨˈtʲesnʲɪtʲ]

переместить: [pʲɪrʲɪˈmʲesʲtʲɪtʲ]

выселить: [vɨˈsʲelʲɪtʲ]

Note on вытеснить: The stress is on the second syllable; be careful with the palatalized 'тʲ', which can be tricky for English speakers due to the soft consonant sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

To force out of a position or home (e.g., in conflict or politics)

Translation(s) & Context:

• вытеснить - Used in formal contexts like war or social displacement, emphasizing involuntary removal.
• выселить - Common in legal or residential scenarios, such as evictions.

Usage Examples:

• Война вытеснила тысячи семей из их родных городов.

  The war displaced thousands of families from their hometowns.

• Правительство выселило жителей для строительства новой дамбы.

  The government displaced residents to build a new dam.

• Экономический кризис вытеснил многих рабочих с их должностей.

  The economic crisis displaced many workers from their positions.

• Вытесненные люди ищут убежище в соседних странах.

  The displaced people are seeking refuge in neighboring countries.

To move something from its original position (e.g., physically or metaphorically)

Translation(s) & Context:

• переместить - Applies to everyday physical relocation, like objects or ideas, in informal or neutral settings.

Usage Examples:

• Я переместил мебель, чтобы освободить место в комнате.

  I displaced the furniture to free up space in the room.

• Новая технология переместит рынок в сторону устойчивых решений.

  The new technology will displace the market toward sustainable solutions.

• Землетрясение переместило камни с горы вниз.

  The earthquake displaced rocks from the mountain downward.

• Перемещенные файлы нужно восстановить на жестком диске.

  The displaced files need to be restored on the hard drive.

• В разговоре он переместил акцент с прошлого на будущее.

  In the conversation, he displaced the focus from the past to the future.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

These verbs are primarily first-conjugation verbs in Russian, with regular patterns but some irregularities in perfective aspects. "Вытеснить" and "выселить" are perfective verbs, while "переместить" can be imperfective in related forms.

For unchanging aspects, note that these verbs do not have imperfective counterparts in all cases; use imperfective forms like "вытеснять" for ongoing action if needed.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • вынудить (vynudit') - Similar to "force," but with a connotation of compulsion.
  • изгнать (izgnat') - Often used for exile, with a more emotional tone.
  • сдвинуть (sdvnut') - For physical displacement, less formal.
• Antonyms:
  • установить (ustanavit') - To establish or set in place.
  • поселить (poselit') - To settle or place someone in a new location.

Related Phrases:

• вытеснить конкурентов - To displace competitors; used in business contexts to mean outcompete and remove from the market.
• переместить акцент - To displace the focus; refers to shifting emphasis in discussions or strategies.
• выселить из квартиры - To displace from an apartment; common in legal eviction scenarios, implying permanent removal.

Usage Notes:

Russian translations of "displace" like "вытеснить" are more formal and often imply a forceful or involuntary action, unlike the neutral English usage. Choose "вытеснить" for contexts involving conflict or politics, but "переместить" for everyday physical movement. Be mindful of aspect: Russian verbs distinguish between perfective (completed action) and imperfective (ongoing), so pair with appropriate tenses. In formal writing, these verbs may require specific grammatical constructions, such as accusative case for objects.

• When selecting between translations, consider the context: "выселить" is best for human relocation, while "переместить" suits inanimate objects.
• Grammar note: These verbs typically take direct objects in the accusative case, e.g., "вытеснить людей" (displace people).

Common Errors:

English learners often confuse "вытеснить" with "сдвинуть," using the latter in formal contexts where it sounds too casual. For example, incorrect: "Война сдвинула людей" (implies just a slight physical shift), correct: "Война вытеснила людей" (properly conveys forced displacement). Another error is neglecting verb aspect, such as using the perfective form for ongoing actions; always check if the action is completed.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and history, terms like "вытеснить" and "выселить" evoke strong associations with events such as the forced displacements during World War II or Soviet-era resettlements. These words carry emotional weight, often linked to themes of loss and resilience, which can add nuance in literature or discussions about national identity.

Related Concepts:

• миграция (migration)
• эмиграция (emigration)
• переселение (resettlement)
• изгнание (exile)