Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'interviewee'

English Word: interviewee

Key Russian Translations:

• интервьюируемый (/ɪn.tʲɪr.vʲu.ˈi.rə.vən.nɨj/) - [Formal, Singular]
• интервьюируемая (/ɪn.tʲɪr.vʲu.ˈi.rə.vən.nə.jə/) - [Formal, Feminine Singular]

Frequency: Medium (Common in professional, journalistic, and academic contexts, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) - For интервьюируемый; requires understanding of Russian noun inflections. For интервьюируемая, also B2 due to gender agreement.

Pronunciation (Russian):

интервьюируемый: /ɪn.tʲɪr.vʲu.ˈi.rə.vən.nɨj/

интервьюируемая: /ɪn.tʲɪr.vʲu.ˈi.rə.vən.nə.jə/

Note on интервьюируемый: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("i.rə"), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the palatalized consonants. Pronounce it with a soft 'r' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: A person who is being interviewed, typically in a formal setting like a job interview, media session, or research study.

Translation(s) & Context:

• интервьюируемый - Used in formal or professional contexts, especially for male or gender-neutral subjects in written Russian or official reports.
• интервьюируемая - Used specifically for female subjects, highlighting Russian's gender agreement in nouns.

Usage Examples:

• Вчера я был интервьюируемым в телевизионном шоу.

  Yesterday, I was the interviewee in a television show.

• Интервьюируемая поделилась своими мыслями о будущем страны.

  The interviewee shared her thoughts about the country's future.

• В опросе приняли участие несколько интервьюируемых из разных регионов.

  Several interviewees from different regions participated in the survey.

• Как интервьюируемый, он чувствовал давление от вопросов журналиста.

  As the interviewee, he felt pressure from the journalist's questions.

• Интервьюируемая женщина ответила на все вопросы уверенно.

  The female interviewee answered all questions confidently.

Secondary Meaning: In broader contexts, referring to someone responding in an interactive dialogue, such as in psychology or surveys.

Translation(s) & Context:

• интервьюируемый - Informal or semi-formal use in research settings.

Usage Examples:

• В научном эксперименте интервьюируемый должен отвечать честно.

  In the scientific experiment, the interviewee must answer honestly.

• Интервьюируемая в фокусе-группе высказала критику.

  The interviewee in the focus group expressed criticism.

• Многие интервьюируемые отказались от участия по этическим причинам.

  Many interviewees declined participation for ethical reasons.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "интервьюируемый" and "интервьюируемая" are adjectives derived from verbs, functioning as nouns in Russian. They follow the patterns of first-declension adjectives and inflect based on case, number, and gender. These words are not irregular but require attention to gender and case agreement.

Note: These forms do not change for tense or person as they are not verbs, but they must agree with the subject in gender, number, and case.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • респондент - Often used interchangeably in survey contexts, but more neutral.
  • собеседник - Implies a dialogue partner, less formal.
• Antonyms:
  • интервьюер - The interviewer or questioner.

Related Phrases:

• Проводить интервью с интервьюируемым - To conduct an interview with the interviewee; used in professional settings to describe the process.
• Подготовка интервьюируемого - Preparation of the interviewee; common in job or media contexts, emphasizing readiness.
• Анонимный интервьюируемый - Anonymous interviewee; highlights privacy in research.

Usage Notes:

The Russian translations for "interviewee" like "интервьюируемый" directly correspond to the English term but require attention to gender (e.g., use "интервьюируемая" for females). In Russian, these words are more formal and appear in written or professional language rather than casual speech. Always ensure agreement with the sentence's case and number. For example, choose based on context: use "интервьюируемый" for general or male subjects, and prefer it in singular forms unless specifying a group.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "интервьюируемый" without gender agreement, e.g., saying "Интервьюируемый женщина" (incorrect).

  Correct: "Интервьюируемая женщина" - Explanation: Russian nouns and adjectives must agree in gender; mix-ups often occur with English speakers who overlook this.

• Error: Forgetting case inflections, e.g., "Я видел интервьюируемый" instead of "Я видел интервьюируемого" in accusative case.

  Correct: "Я видел интервьюируемого" - Explanation: Always adjust for the sentence's grammatical case to avoid sounding unnatural.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the role of an "interviewee" (интервьюируемый) is often emphasized in media and academic settings, where formality and politeness are key. For instance, in job interviews, Russian interviewees may use more deferential language, reflecting cultural norms of respect and hierarchy, which can differ from Western practices.

Related Concepts:

• интервью
• опрос
• респондент