Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'intercontinental'

English Word: intercontinental

Key Russian Translations:

• межконтинентальный [mʲɪʐkəntʲɪnʲeˈtalʲnɨj] - [Formal]

Frequency: Low (This term is not commonly used in everyday Russian conversation but appears in technical, geographical, or scientific contexts.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; Requires familiarity with complex adjectives and scientific vocabulary, but not advanced grammatical structures.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

межконтинентальный: [mʲɪʐkəntʲɪnʲeˈtalʲnɨj]

Note on межконтинентальный: This word has a soft 'ж' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('talʲnɨj'). Be aware of palatalization in 'н' and 'т' sounds.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Relating to or connecting continents (e.g., in geography, travel, or military contexts).

Translation(s) & Context:

• межконтинентальный - Used in formal or technical discussions, such as describing flights or missiles that span multiple continents.

Usage Examples:

• Международный аэропорт предлагает рейсы на межконтинентальные маршруты.

  International Airport offers flights on intercontinental routes.

• Разработка межконтинентальных баллистических ракет стала ключевым аспектом холодной войны.

  The development of intercontinental ballistic missiles became a key aspect of the Cold War.

• Туристические агентства специализируются на межконтинентальных путешествиях для бизнесменов.

  Travel agencies specialize in intercontinental trips for businesspeople.

• В эпоху глобализации межконтинентальные связи играют огромную роль в экономике.

  In the era of globalization, intercontinental connections play a huge role in the economy.

• Межконтинентальный отель в Москве оснащен современными технологиями для международных гостей.

  The intercontinental hotel in Moscow is equipped with modern technology for international guests.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Межконтинентальный is an adjective in Russian, which typically follows standard adjective inflection patterns. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. There are no irregular forms for this word.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • трансконтинентальный (transcontinental; often used interchangeably, but implies crossing rather than between continents)
  • международный (international; broader term, but can overlap in global contexts)
• Antonyms:
  • локальный (local; refers to something confined to a single area)
  • региональный (regional; limited to a specific region, not spanning continents)

Related Phrases:

• Межконтинентальный баллистический ракета - Intercontinental ballistic missile; Used in military and defense discussions.
• Межконтинентальные рейсы - Intercontinental flights; Common in travel and aviation contexts.
• Межконтинентальный конференция - Intercontinental conference; Refers to events involving participants from multiple continents.

Usage Notes:

This Russian translation directly corresponds to the English "intercontinental" in formal contexts like geography, aviation, or military terminology. It is typically used as an adjective and must agree with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case. For English speakers, note that Russian adjectives do not have comparative forms like "more intercontinental"; instead, use adverbs or rephrase. When choosing between translations like "межконтинентальный" and "трансконтинентальный," opt for the former if the emphasis is on connections between continents rather than crossing them.

• In scientific writing, it's common in formal Russian.
• Avoid using in casual conversation; it's domain-specific.

Common Errors:

One common mistake is confusing "межконтинентальный" with "международный," leading learners to overuse the latter for intercontinental contexts. For example:

• Incorrect: "Международный рейс" (when specifically meaning intercontinental, not just international).
• Correct: "Межконтинентальный рейс" - This specifies flights between continents, whereas "международный" means involving multiple countries but not necessarily continents.
• Another error is improper inflection, e.g., using "межконтинентальный" with a feminine noun without changing to "межконтинентальная." Always check agreement to avoid grammatical errors.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and history, terms like "межконтинентальный" often evoke Cold War-era contexts, such as the arms race with intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). This reflects Russia's vast geography spanning Europe and Asia, making intercontinental concepts integral to national identity and global relations.

Related Concepts:

• глобальный (global)
• трансатлантический (transatlantic)
• азиатско-европейский (Asia-Europe)