Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'nonagricultural'

English Word: nonagricultural

Key Russian Translations:

• несельскохозяйственный /nʲɪsʲɪlʲskəxɐzʲjstvʲɪnnyj/ - [Formal, used in economic or technical contexts]
• неаграрный /nʲɪɐɡrɐrnɨj/ - [Formal, less common, often in academic discussions]

Frequency: Low (This term is specialized and appears mainly in economic, policy, or academic texts rather than everyday conversation.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of compound words and formal vocabulary, as per CEFR standards. The first translation may be B2, while alternatives like 'неаграрный' could be C1 for nuanced usage.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

несельскохозяйственный: /nʲɪsʲɪlʲskəxɐzʲjstvʲɪnnyj/

неаграрный: /nʲɪɐɡrɐrnɨj/

Note on несельскохозяйственный: This is a compound word with a complex pronunciation; stress falls on the third syllable (-xɐz-). Be mindful of the palatalized 'н' (/nʲ/) at the beginning, which can be tricky for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: Not related to agriculture or farming, often used in economic or industrial contexts to describe sectors, activities, or products outside of farming.

Translation(s) & Context:

• несельскохозяйственный - Used in formal written contexts, such as economic reports or policy documents, to emphasize non-farming aspects of an economy.
• неаграрный - Applied in academic or theoretical discussions, often to contrast with agricultural themes in broader societal or historical analyses.

Usage Examples:

• В России быстро развивается несельскохозяйственный сектор экономики.

  In Russia, the nonagricultural sector of the economy is developing rapidly.

• Большинство рабочих в городе занято в несельскохозяйственных отраслях.

  Most workers in the city are employed in nonagricultural industries.

• Неаграрный подход к развитию региона фокусируется на технологиях и услугах.

  A nonagricultural approach to regional development focuses on technology and services.

• Правительство инвестирует в несельскохозяйственные проекты для диверсификации экономики.

  The government is investing in nonagricultural projects to diversify the economy.

• В этом отчёте анализируются неаграрные факторы роста населения.

  This report analyzes nonagricultural factors in population growth.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations are adjectives, which in Russian inflect based on gender, number, and case. Russian adjectives follow a standard pattern of agreement with nouns. 'Несельскохозяйственный' and 'неаграрный' are regular adjectives with no irregularities, but they can be lengthy and complex due to compounding.

Note: These adjectives do not change in short form or have special irregularities, making them straightforward once the basic adjectival patterns are learned.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • нефермерский (more literal, emphasizing non-farming)
  • промышленный (industrial, with a nuance towards manufacturing if context allows)
• Antonyms:
  • сельскохозяйственный (agricultural)
  • аграрный (agrarian)

Brief notes: 'Нефермерский' is a closer synonym but less formal, while 'промышленный' implies urban or industrial contexts specifically.

Related Phrases:

• несельскохозяйственный сектор - Nonagricultural sector; refers to parts of the economy not involving farming.
• неаграрные отрасли - Nonagricultural industries; used in discussions of economic diversification.
• развитие неаграрной экономики - Development of a nonagricultural economy; common in policy contexts to highlight modernization.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, 'несельскохозяйственный' directly mirrors the English 'nonagricultural' and is preferred in formal or technical writing, such as economics or government reports. Choose 'неаграрный' for more academic or historical contexts where a broader contrast is needed. Be aware of grammatical agreement: always inflect the adjective to match the noun's gender, number, and case. For English speakers, remember that Russian adjectives can lengthen sentences, so use them sparingly in spoken language to avoid awkwardness.

• Context tip: In everyday Russian, simpler phrases like 'не связанный с сельским хозяйством' (not related to agriculture) might be used instead for clarity.
• Selection guide: If the focus is on economics, use 'несельскохозяйственный'; for cultural or social discussions, 'неаграрный' may fit better.

Common Errors:

English learners often mistake 'несельскохозяйственный' for 'несельский' (which means 'non-village' and is incorrect here), leading to confusion in meaning. For example:

• Incorrect: Он работает в несельском секторе. (This implies 'non-village sector,' which doesn't make sense.)
• Correct: Он работает в несельскохозяйственном секторе. (Properly indicates 'nonagricultural sector.') Explanation: Always include the full compound to maintain precision; omitting parts can alter the word's intent.
• Another error: Failing to inflect, e.g., using 'несельскохозяйственный' with a feminine noun without changing to 'несельскохозяйственная'.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and history, terms like 'несельскохозяйственный' reflect the country's emphasis on industrialization and urbanization, especially post-Soviet era reforms. For instance, during the 1990s economic transitions, nonagricultural sectors were promoted to reduce dependence on agriculture, symbolizing modernization and global integration.

Related Concepts:

• промышленный (industrial)
• технологический (technological)
• городской (urban)