Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'industrialise'

English Word: industrialise

Key Russian Translations:

• индустриализировать (/ˌɪn.dʊ.strʲɪ.lʲɪ.zʲɪ.rə.vatʲ/) - [Formal, Used in economic or policy contexts]

Frequency: Medium (This term is commonly encountered in discussions of economics, history, or policy, but not in everyday casual conversation.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate; requires understanding of complex verb conjugations and formal language, as per CEFR standards.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

индустриализировать: /ˌɪn.dʊ.strʲɪ.lʲɪ.zʲɪ.rə.vatʲ/

Note on индустриализировать: The stress falls on the fourth syllable (-li-), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the Russian palatalized consonants (e.g., 'strʲ'). Pronunciation may vary slightly in rapid speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

To develop industry in a country or area, often implying modernization and economic growth.

Translation(s) & Context:

• индустриализировать - Used in formal contexts like government policies, historical analyses, or economic reports to describe the process of transforming agrarian or underdeveloped regions into industrialized ones.

Usage Examples:

• Правительство планирует индустриализировать сельские районы, чтобы стимулировать экономический рост.

  The government plans to industrialize rural areas to stimulate economic growth.

• В XIX веке Великобритания активно индустриализировала свою экономику, что привело к промышленной революции.

  In the 19th century, Britain actively industrialized its economy, leading to the Industrial Revolution.

• Многие развивающиеся страны стремятся индустриализировать производство для снижения зависимости от импорта.

  Many developing countries aim to industrialize production to reduce dependence on imports.

• Экологи предупреждают, что быстрая индустриализация может нанести вред окружающей среде.

  Environmentalists warn that rapid industrialization can harm the environment.

• Советские лидеры в 1930-х годах усилили усилия по индустриализации для укрепления национальной обороны.

  Soviet leaders in the 1930s intensified efforts to industrialize to strengthen national defense.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Индустриализировать" is a verb of the first conjugation in Russian, which means it follows regular patterns but can have irregularities in perfective aspects. It is often used in its imperfective form. Below is a table outlining key inflections:

Note: The verb is imperfective; for perfective forms, consider "индустриализировать" in contexts implying completion, though it may not always change drastically.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • промышленно развивать (more general, used for broader development without specific industrialization focus)
  • модернизировать (implies modernization, often overlapping in technological contexts)
• Antonyms:
  • деиндустриализировать (to deindustrialize, implying reversal of industrial processes)
  • аграризировать (to agrarianize, shifting focus back to agriculture)

Related Phrases:

• Индустриализация страны - Refers to the overall process of industrializing a nation, often in historical or policy discussions.
• Программа индустриализации - A program for industrialization, commonly used in economic planning contexts.
• Ускоренная индустриализация - Accelerated industrialization, implying rapid and intensive development, as seen in Soviet-era policies.

Usage Notes:

• This translation corresponds closely to the English "industrialise" in formal and technical contexts, but in Russian, it's more commonly used in written reports or academic discussions rather than everyday speech.
• Be mindful of the verb's aspect: Use the imperfective form for ongoing processes and pair it with appropriate tenses to match the English progressive forms.
• When choosing between synonyms like "промышленно развивать," opt for "индустриализировать" if the focus is on large-scale economic transformation; otherwise, the latter might sound more natural in casual analyses.
• In spoken Russian, especially in business settings, this word may be abbreviated or contextualized with phrases like "процесс индустриализации."

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing it with "индустриализовать" (a non-standard or misspelled form). Correct: Use "индустриализировать" as the standard verb. Explanation: English learners often drop syllables; always include the full form for clarity.
• Error: Incorrect conjugation, e.g., saying "индустриализируеть" instead of "индустриализирует." Correct: "Он индустриализирует регион." Explanation: Pay attention to ending vowels, which change based on person and tense to avoid sounding unnatural.
• Error: Using it in informal contexts where a simpler synonym like "развивать" would suffice. Correct: Reserve for formal writing; e.g., don't say it in casual conversation about personal projects.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and history, "индустриализировать" is heavily associated with the Soviet era's Five-Year Plans, where rapid industrialization was a key driver of modernization. This term often carries connotations of state-led economic transformation, reflecting Russia's historical push from agrarian society to industrial powerhouse, which can evoke both pride and criticism regarding environmental and social impacts.

Related Concepts:

• промышленность
• экономика
• модернизация