Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'flagrant'

English Word: flagrant

Key Russian Translations:

• Флагрантный /flɐ'ɡrantnɨj/ - [Formal, often used in legal or critical contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in formal writing, legal documents, and media, but not in everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: Intermediate (B2 level, as it is a borrowed word requiring familiarity with advanced vocabulary and formal Russian structures)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Флагрантный: /flɐ'ɡrantnɨj/

Note on Флагрантный: The stress falls on the second syllable ('ɡrant'), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the Russian-specific vowel reductions in unstressed positions. Pronounce it with a soft 'r' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Openly outrageous, shocking, or unacceptable (e.g., describing behavior or actions that are obviously wrong)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Флагрантный - Used in formal contexts such as legal discussions, journalism, or ethical critiques to emphasize something blatantly offensive or illegal.

Usage Examples:

• Это был флагрантный случай нарушения прав человека.

  This was a flagrant case of human rights violation.

• Флагрантное игнорирование правил безопасности привело к авариям.

  Flagrant ignoring of safety rules led to accidents.

• Суд признал флагрантным актом коррупцию на высоком уровне.

  The court recognized the corruption at a high level as a flagrant act.

• Его флагрантное поведение на встрече шокировало всех присутствующих.

  His flagrant behavior at the meeting shocked everyone present.

• Флагрантное нарушение контракта может повлечь за собой судебные иски.

  A flagrant breach of contract can lead to lawsuits.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'Флагрантный' is an adjective in Russian, which means it inflects based on gender, number, and case. It follows the standard first-declension adjective pattern, with some irregularities due to its borrowed nature. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: This adjective does not have irregular forms, but always agree with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: Явный (yavnyy - obvious, but less emphatic), Грубый (grubyy - crude or gross, implying rudeness)
• Antonyms: Скрытый (skrytyy - hidden, subtle), implying something not openly evident; a key difference is that 'скрытый' often connotes secrecy, while 'флагрантный' emphasizes blatantness.

Related Phrases:

• Флагрантное нарушение - A flagrant violation (used in legal contexts to describe clear breaches of rules or laws).
• Флагрантный акт - A flagrant act (refers to an openly shocking behavior or event, often in ethical or political discussions).
• Флагрантное игнорирование - Flagrant ignoring (common in critiques of negligence or disregard for norms).

Usage Notes:

'Флагрантный' directly corresponds to the English 'flagrant' as a borrowed term, making it ideal for translating formal or legal English texts into Russian. It is typically restricted to written or spoken formal language, such as in journalism, academia, or court proceedings, and should be avoided in casual conversations to prevent sounding overly pedantic. When choosing between synonyms like 'явный' or 'грубый', opt for 'флагрантный' when the emphasis is on the shocking or unacceptable nature of the action. Grammatically, ensure it agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case, as per standard Russian adjective rules.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'флагрантный' interchangeably with 'явный' without considering context. For example, an English learner might say: "Явный случай обмана" when intending "flagrant case of deception," but this downplays the severity.

  Correct: "Флагрантный случай обмана" - The word 'флагрантный' better captures the outrageous element, as 'явный' only means 'obvious' without the negative connotation.

• Error: Failing to inflect the adjective properly, e.g., saying "флагрантный женщина" instead of "флагрантная женщина" (flagrant woman, in a metaphorical sense).

  Correct: Always match the adjective to the noun's gender and case, such as "флагрантная ошибка" for "flagrant mistake."

Cultural Notes:

As a borrowed word from English via French, 'флагрантный' reflects Russia's adoption of Western legal and ethical terminology, especially in post-Soviet contexts. It is often used in discussions of human rights or international law, highlighting cultural exchanges, but lacks deep native Russian cultural connotations.

Related Concepts:

• Нарушение (violation)
• Коррупция (corruption)
• Шокирующий (shocking)