Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'outlying'

English Word: outlying

Key Russian Translations:

• удалённый [ʊdɐˈlʲɵnnɨj] - [Formal, used for geographical or spatial contexts]
• периферийный [pʲɪrʲɪˈfʲɛrʲɪjnɨj] - [Formal, technical or administrative contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in discussions of geography, urban planning, or travel, but not everyday casual speech)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian adjectives and their inflections; for 'удалённый', it's B2; for 'периферийный', it's C1 due to its more specialized usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

удалённый: [ʊdɐˈlʲɵnnɨj]

периферийный: [pʲɪrʲɪˈfʲɛrʲɪjnɨj]

Note on удалённый: The stress is on the second syllable; be careful with the soft sign (ь) which affects the pronunciation of the preceding consonant, making it softer and more palatalized.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Remote or distant, especially in relation to a main area (e.g., outlying regions or suburbs)

Translation(s) & Context:

• удалённый - Used in formal or descriptive contexts for areas far from a central location, such as rural or peripheral zones.
• периферийный - Applied in more technical contexts, like economics or urban development, to describe edge or fringe areas.

Usage Examples:

• В отдалённых районах Сибири зима бывает очень суровой.

  In outlying areas of Siberia, winter can be extremely harsh.

• Городские власти планируют развивать периферийные районы для снижения переполненности центра.

  City authorities plan to develop outlying districts to reduce overcrowding in the center.

• Жители удалённых сёл часто сталкиваются с проблемами доступа к медицинской помощи.

  Residents of outlying villages often face issues with access to medical care.

• Периферийные территории страны обычно имеют меньше инвестиций по сравнению с крупными городами.

  Outlying territories of the country typically receive less investment compared to major cities.

• Туристы предпочитают избегать удалённых мест без инфраструктуры.

  Tourists tend to avoid outlying places without infrastructure.

Meaning 2: Situated on the outskirts or periphery (e.g., outlying islands)

Translation(s) & Context:

• удалённый - Common in geographical descriptions, emphasizing distance from the mainland or core area.
• периферийный - Used in contexts involving borders or edges, such as in military or administrative discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Удалённые острова архипелага привлекают любителей природы.

  Outlying islands of the archipelago attract nature enthusiasts.

• Периферийные регионы часто имеют уникальную культуру, отличную от столичной.

  Outlying regions often have a unique culture distinct from the capital's.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'удалённый' and 'периферийный' are adjectives in Russian, which means they inflect for gender, number, and case. Russian adjectives follow standard patterns for first-declension adjectives, with some irregularities based on stress and endings.

Note: These adjectives do not change in predicative position (e.g., after 'быть' - to be), and they follow regular adjectival inflections without major irregularities.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • отдалённый (similar to удалённый, but often implies greater distance)
  • краевой (used for border or edge areas, with a nuance of being on the periphery)
• Antonyms:
  • центральный (central)
  • основной (main or primary)

Related Phrases:

• удалённые районы - Outlying districts (refers to remote areas in a country or city).
• периферийные территории - Peripheral territories (used in administrative or geopolitical contexts to mean edge regions).
• в удалённых местах - In outlying places (a common phrase for describing isolated locations, often in travel or adventure narratives).

Usage Notes:

'Outlying' corresponds most directly to 'удалённый' in everyday Russian, especially for geographical contexts, but 'периферийный' is preferred in formal or technical discussions. Always consider the context: use 'удалённый' for emotional or descriptive emphasis on distance, and 'периферийный' for structural or systemic descriptions. Grammatically, these adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify, which is a key difference from English. For learners, choose 'удалённый' in general conversations and 'периферийный' in academic or professional settings to avoid sounding overly formal.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'удалённый' without proper inflection, e.g., saying "в удалённый район" when it should be "в удалённом районе" (in the outlying district) for locative case.

  Correct: в удалённом районе. Explanation: Russian requires adjectives to inflect for case; failing to do so can make the sentence grammatically incorrect.

• Error: Confusing 'удалённый' with 'отдалённый' and using them interchangeably without nuance.

  Correct: Use 'удалённый' for physical remoteness and 'отдалённый' for temporal or emotional distance. Explanation: While similar, 'отдалённый' often implies a sense of separation over time, which doesn't always align with 'outlying'.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like 'удалённый' often evoke images of vast, sparsely populated regions such as Siberia or the Russian Far East. These areas are historically significant for exploration, exile, and resource extraction, carrying connotations of isolation and resilience. Using 'outlying' equivalents in Russian can subtly reference Russia's expansive geography and the challenges of governing such remote areas.

Related Concepts:

• провинция (province)
• край (region or edge)
• заглублённый (deep-seated or inland)