Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'journalist'

English Word: journalist

Key Russian Translations:

• журналист (ʐʊr.nəˈlʲist) - [Formal, Singular]

Frequency: High (Commonly used in news, media, and everyday discussions about professions)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, as it involves basic noun inflections and media-related vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

журналист: ʐʊr.nəˈlʲist

Note on журналист: The initial 'ж' is a voiced retroflex fricative, which can be challenging for English speakers; it sounds similar to the 's' in "measure." Stress falls on the third syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

A person who collects, writes, or broadcasts news and information for newspapers, magazines, television, or online media.

Translation(s) & Context:

• журналист - Used in formal and professional contexts, such as news reporting or discussions about media ethics.

Usage Examples:

• Журналист работает над статьёй о политических событиях. (The journalist is working on an article about political events.)

  English Translation: The journalist is working on an article about political events.

• Эта женщина — известный журналист, освещающий международные конфликты. (This woman is a well-known journalist covering international conflicts.)

  English Translation: This woman is a well-known journalist covering international conflicts.

• Молодой журналист взял интервью у президента. (The young journalist conducted an interview with the president.)

  English Translation: The young journalist conducted an interview with the president.

• Журналисты часто сталкиваются с цензурой в авторитарных режимах. (Journalists often face censorship in authoritarian regimes.)

  English Translation: Journalists often face censorship in authoritarian regimes.

• Он решил стать журналистом, чтобы раскрывать правду. (He decided to become a journalist to uncover the truth.)

  English Translation: He decided to become a journalist to uncover the truth.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Журналист is a masculine noun (third declension) and follows standard Russian noun inflections. It changes based on case, number, and gender. As a common noun, it has regular declensions but no irregular forms.

Note: This word does not change for gender but can be used with adjectives that agree in case and number.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • репортер (reporter) - Often used interchangeably, but implies more fieldwork.
  • корреспондент (correspondent) - Specifically for those reporting from a location.
• Antonyms:
  • читатель (reader) - Refers to someone who consumes media rather than produces it.
  • критик (critic) - Someone who analyzes or critiques, often in a non-reporting role.

Related Phrases:

• Журналистское расследование (Journalistic investigation) - A phrase used for in-depth reporting on scandals or issues.
• Независимый журналист (Independent journalist) - Refers to a journalist not affiliated with major media outlets, often emphasizing freedom of press.
• Работа журналиста (Work of a journalist) - Common in discussions about the profession's challenges and ethics.

Usage Notes:

The Russian word "журналист" directly corresponds to the English "journalist" in most contexts, but it's more commonly used in formal or professional settings. Be mindful of case endings when using it in sentences, as Russian requires agreement with other elements. For example, choose "журналист" over synonyms like "репортер" if the context emphasizes written or broadcast news. In informal speech, Russians might use it generically, but in media discussions, it carries connotations of ethical responsibility.

• Grammar note: Always decline according to the sentence's case (e.g., genitive for possession).
• Context tip: In Russian culture, journalists are often viewed as key figures in democracy, so the term can imply a sense of public duty.

Common Errors:

One common mistake for English learners is confusing "журналист" with "журнал" (meaning "magazine"), leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example:

• Incorrect: Он читает журналист. (This wrongly implies "He is reading a journalist," which doesn't make sense.)
• Correct: Он читает журнал. (He is reading a magazine.) or Он является журналистом. (He is a journalist.)
• Explanation: Ensure the context is about a person in the media field; misuse often stems from similar-sounding roots.

Another error is forgetting inflections, such as using the nominative form in all cases: Incorrect: Я разговаривал с журналист (should be журналистом in dative).

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, the role of a journalist ("журналист") is often tied to historical events like the Glasnost era, where media freedom expanded. However, it can also carry connotations of government scrutiny, as journalism has faced censorship in modern times. This adds a layer of cultural significance, emphasizing the journalist's role as a watchdog in society.

Related Concepts:

• редактор (editor)
• корреспондент (correspondent)
• пресса (press)