Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'investigation'

English Word: investigation

Key Russian Translations:

• расследование [rəslʲɪˈdovanʲɪje] - [Formal, used in legal or criminal contexts]
• исследование [ɪsˈslʲɪdovanʲɪje] - [Formal, often in scientific or academic contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in news, legal documents, and academic texts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of context-specific usage, as the word can vary based on field)

Pronunciation (Russian):

расследование: [rəslʲɪˈdovanʲɪje]

Note on расследование: The stress is on the fourth syllable; be mindful of the soft 'л' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers.

исследование: [ɪsˈslʲɪdovanʲɪje]

Note on исследование: Stress falls on the third syllable; the initial 'и' is pronounced as a short 'i' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: The act of investigating, especially in a legal or criminal context (e.g., police inquiry)

Translation(s) & Context:

• расследование - Used in formal settings like criminal cases or official inquiries; implies a systematic process.

Usage Examples:

• Полиция проводит расследование ограбления банка.

  The police are conducting an investigation of the bank robbery.

• Расследование дела было завершено за неделю.

  The investigation of the case was completed in a week.

• В ходе расследования были обнаружены новые улики.

  New evidence was discovered during the investigation.

• Судебное расследование требует тщательного сбора фактов.

  A judicial investigation requires a thorough collection of facts.

Meaning 2: A detailed examination or study, often in scientific or academic contexts

Translation(s) & Context:

• исследование - Applied to research or analytical processes; common in education, science, or exploration.

Usage Examples:

• Ученые проводят исследование климата Антарктиды.

  Scientists are conducting an investigation of Antarctica's climate.

• Ее исследование социального поведения получило высокую оценку.

  Her investigation of social behavior received high praise.

• Исследование рынка помогает компаниям принимать обоснованные решения.

  Market investigation helps companies make informed decisions.

• Это исследование включает анализ исторических документов.

  This investigation includes the analysis of historical documents.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "расследование" and "исследование" are neuter nouns in Russian, following the standard declension patterns for third-declension nouns. They do not have irregular forms but change based on case, number, and gender agreement.

For "исследование", the table is identical in structure: Nominative singular is "исследование", plural "исследования", etc. These nouns are invariable in terms of gender but must agree in case with other elements in the sentence.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms for расследование: дознание (doznanie) - more formal, often legal; проверка (proverka) - inspection or check.
• Synonyms for исследование: изучение (izuchenie) - study or examination; анализ (analiz) - analysis, with a focus on breakdown.
• Antonyms for расследование: игнорирование (ignorirovanie) - ignoring; сокрытие (sokrytie) - concealment.
• Antonyms for исследование: неведение (nevedenie) - ignorance; отказ (otkaz) - refusal to investigate.

Related Phrases:

• Уголовное расследование - Criminal investigation; refers to probes into serious crimes.
• Научное исследование - Scientific investigation; denotes research in academic fields.
• Расследование инцидента - Investigation of an incident; used for workplace or accident inquiries.
• Исследование рынка - Market investigation; common in business contexts for analyzing trends.

Usage Notes:

The English word "investigation" corresponds closely to "расследование" in legal or detective contexts and "исследование" in scientific ones. Choose based on the domain: "расследование" implies authority and formality, often involving evidence gathering, while "исследование" emphasizes analytical depth. Be cautious with grammatical agreement in Russian sentences, as these nouns must decline correctly. In informal speech, native speakers might use simpler alternatives, but these are standard in written and professional Russian.

Common Errors:

• English learners often confuse "расследование" with "исследование" and use the wrong one in context. For example, saying "Я провожу исследование преступления" (incorrect for a crime) instead of "Я провожу расследование преступления." Correct usage: "расследование" for crimes. Explanation: The first implies academic study, not legal action.
• Another error is neglecting declension, e.g., using "расследование" in the wrong case: "О расследований" (incorrect) vs. "О расследовании" (correct genitive). Always ensure case agreement for proper sentence structure.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "расследование" often evokes images from literature and media, such as in classic detective stories by authors like Dostoevsky or modern TV series about the KGB/FSB. It highlights the Russian emphasis on thoroughness in justice systems, where investigations can be prolonged due to bureaucratic processes, differing from more streamlined approaches in some Western countries.

Related Concepts:

• суд (sud) - court
• полиция (politsiya) - police
• анализ (analiz) - analysis
• изучение (izuchenie) - study