Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'mogul'

English Word: mogul

Key Russian Translations:

• магнат [ˈmaɡnat] - [Formal]
• влиятельный человек [vlʲɪˈjateĺʲnɨj t͡ɕɪˈlʲovʲɛk] - [Informal, General]
• олигарх [ɐlʲɪˈɡarx] - [Formal, Often in Political or Economic Contexts]

Frequency: Medium - The term is commonly used in business, media, and historical discussions but not in everyday casual conversation.

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) - Requires understanding of vocabulary related to business and influence; varies by translation, with "магнат" being straightforward for intermediates, while "влиятельный человек" might be easier for beginners.

Pronunciation (Russian):

магнат: [ˈmaɡnat]

влиятельный человек: [vlʲɪˈjateĺʲnɨj t͡ɕɪˈlʲovʲɛk]

олигарх: [ɐlʲɪˈɡarx]

Note on магнат: The stress is on the first syllable; be careful with the hard 'г' sound, which is pronounced like the 'g' in "go."

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Meanings and Usage:

A powerful business leader or tycoon.

Translation(s) & Context:

• магнат - Used in formal contexts to describe a wealthy and influential figure in industries like business or media.
• влиятельный человек - Applied more broadly in informal settings to anyone with significant power or influence.
• олигарх - Often used in contexts involving politics or economics, implying wealth from privatization or monopolies.

Usage Examples:

• Он является магнатом нефтяной промышленности и контролирует множество компаний.

  He is a mogul in the oil industry and controls numerous companies.

• Влиятельный человек в мире кино часто влияет на глобальные тенденции.

  An influential person in the film world often shapes global trends.

• Этот олигарх накопил состояние за счет инвестиций в технологии.

  This oligarch amassed a fortune through investments in technology.

• Магнат СМИ решил инвестировать в новые цифровые платформы.

  The media mogul decided to invest in new digital platforms.

• Как влиятельный человек, она часто организует встречи с политиками.

  As an influential person, she often organizes meetings with politicians.

Historical or metaphorical reference (e.g., to the Mughal Empire).

Translation(s) & Context:

• магнат - In historical contexts, it can metaphorically refer to rulers, but less common.
• могул (borrowed term) - Rarely used directly, but in academic discussions for historical figures.

Usage Examples:

• Исторический магнат империи Моголов правил огромными территориями.

  The historical mogul of the Mughal Empire ruled vast territories.

• В современном использовании, термин "могул" иногда применяется к бизнес-лидерам, как в английском.

  In modern usage, the term "mogul" is sometimes applied to business leaders, just as in English.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Магнат" is a masculine noun in the third declension. It follows standard Russian noun inflections for masculine nouns ending in a consonant. Below is a table of its forms:

For "влиятельный человек", it is a phrase where "влиятельный" is an adjective that agrees with the noun. "Влиятельный" inflects as a standard adjective:

• Masculine singular: влиятельный
• Feminine singular: влиятельная
• Neuter singular: влиятельное
• Plural: влиятельные

"Олигарх" follows the same inflection pattern as "магнат" since it is also a masculine noun.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • олигарх (similar to magnate, often with political connotations)
  • капиталист (emphasizes economic aspects)
  • предприниматель (more neutral, for entrepreneur)
• Antonyms:
  • бедняк (poor person)
  • неизвестный (unknown or insignificant person)

Related Phrases:

• финансовый магнат - A financial mogul; refers to someone dominant in finance.
• медиа-олигарх - Media oligarch; used for powerful figures in media control.
• влиятельный лидер - Influential leader; a broader phrase for powerful individuals.

Usage Notes:

"Mogul" translates most accurately to "магнат" in formal business contexts, but "влиятельный человек" is better for everyday descriptions. Be mindful of the context: in Russian, these terms can carry political undertones, especially "олигарх," which often implies wealth from post-Soviet privatization. When choosing between translations, opt for "магнат" for direct equivalents and "влиятельный человек" for more general use. Grammatically, ensure adjectives agree with nouns in gender, number, and case.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using "магнат" interchangeably with "олигарх" without considering connotations. Incorrect: "Он просто магнат." (if implying negative political power) Correct: "Он олигарх." Explanation: "Олигарх" specifically denotes wealth and influence in a political-economic sense, while "магнат" is more neutral.
• Mistake: Forgetting noun inflections, e.g., saying "влиятельный человек" in the wrong case. Incorrect: "О человеке влиятельном" (wrong word order and case). Correct: "О влиятельном человеке." Explanation: Adjectives must agree and precede or follow appropriately in Russian sentence structure.

Cultural Notes:

The term "mogul" in English often evokes the historical Mughal Empire in India, which ruled from the 16th to 19th centuries. In Russian, this historical reference is less direct, but "магнат" can metaphorically connect to powerful historical figures. In modern Russian culture, words like "олигарх" are tied to post-Soviet economic reforms, symbolizing the rise of wealthy elites, which carries social and political implications in contemporary discussions.

Related Concepts:

• предприниматель
• капиталист
• власть имущий