Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Pakistan'

English Word: Pakistan

Key Russian Translations:

• Пакистан /paˈkistan/ - [Proper noun, country name; Formal and Informal; Used in geographical, political, or everyday contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Commonly encountered in discussions about geography, international news, or travel, but not in everyday casual conversation unless relevant).

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner; As a proper noun, it is straightforward to learn and pronounce, with minimal grammatical complexity for English speakers).

Pronunciation (Russian):

Пакистан: /paˈkistan/

Note on Пакистан: The stress falls on the second syllable ('ki'). In Russian, the 'а' in the first syllable is pronounced as a short 'a' sound, similar to the 'a' in 'father'. Be aware of potential regional variations in emphasis.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: A sovereign country in South Asia.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Пакистан - Used as the standard translation for the country name in formal contexts like diplomacy, news, or education; Informal in casual conversations about travel or culture.

Usage Examples:

• Пакистан — это страна в Южной Азии с богатой историей. (Pakistan — eto strana v Yuzhnoy Azii s bogatoy istoriyey.)

  Pakistan is a country in South Asia with a rich history.

• Я недавно прочитал книгу о Пакистане. (Ya nedavno prochital knigu o Pakistane.)

  I recently read a book about Pakistan.

• Пакистан граничит с Индией и Афганистаном. (Pakistan granichit s Indiey i Afganistanom.)

  Pakistan borders India and Afghanistan.

• Туризм в Пакистане развивается быстро. (Turizm v Pakistane razvivaetsya bystro.)

  Tourism in Pakistan is developing rapidly.

• Президент Пакистана выступил с речью на саммите. (Prezident Pakistana vystupil s rechyu na sammita.)

  The President of Pakistan gave a speech at the summit.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

As a proper noun (country name) in Russian, "Пакистан" follows the patterns of masculine nouns but has limited inflections due to its status as a geographical name. It primarily changes in cases for grammatical agreement.

Note: This noun does not change for number as it is a singular proper name, but it inflects regularly for cases in standard Russian.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: Исламская Республика Пакистан (Islamic Republic of Pakistan) - Used in more formal or official contexts to specify the full name; no significant differences in meaning.
• Antonyms: Not applicable, as this is a proper noun referring to a specific country and does not have direct opposites.

Related Phrases:

• Исламская Республика Пакистан - Refers to the official name of the country; used in diplomatic or governmental contexts.
• Пакистанские горы - Pakistani mountains; common in discussions about geography.
• Культура Пакистана - Culture of Pakistan; used when talking about traditions and society.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "Пакистан" directly corresponds to the English "Pakistan" as a proper noun and is used universally without alternatives. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings, but always capitalize it as a name. English speakers should note that Russian sentence structure might place it differently for emphasis. When choosing between translations, stick to "Пакистан" for simplicity, unless specifying the full official name for precision.

• Always use the nominative form as the base; inflect only as required by grammar.
• In cultural or historical contexts, pair it with related terms like "индийский субконтинент" (Indian subcontinent) for broader accuracy.

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing as /pa-ki-STAN/ with stress on the wrong syllable. Correct: Use /paˈkistan/ with stress on the second syllable to avoid sounding unnatural.

  Wrong example: *Па́кистан* (with incorrect stress). Correct example: Пакиста́н.

  Explanation: Russian stress rules are crucial; ignoring them can lead to confusion in communication.

• Error: Failing to inflect in cases, e.g., using "Пакистан" in the genitive instead of "Пакистана". Correct: Adjust based on sentence structure.

  Wrong example: *Книга о Пакистан* (incorrect). Correct example: Книга о Пакистане.

  Explanation: This is a common mistake for beginners due to English's lack of cases, but it affects grammatical agreement in Russian.

Cultural Notes:

"Пакистан" refers to a country with a diverse cultural heritage influenced by Islamic, Persian, and Indian traditions. It gained independence in 1947 from British rule, and the name derives from a Persian word meaning "land of the pure." In Russian contexts, it's often discussed in relation to its geopolitical role in South Asia, including its nuclear status and relations with neighboring countries like India.

Related Concepts:

• Индия (India)
• Афганистан (Afghanistan)
• Ислам (Islam)