Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'parental'

English Word: parental

Key Russian Translations:

• Родительский /rɐ'dʲitʲɪlʲskʲij/ - [Formal, Adjective; Used in contexts related to family, legal, or educational matters]

Frequency: Medium (This word is commonly encountered in discussions about family law, education, and psychology, but not in everyday casual conversation.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; Learners at this level should understand basic adjective forms, but mastering inflections requires familiarity with Russian grammar.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Родительский: /rɐ'dʲitʲɪlʲskʲij/

Note on Родительский: The stress falls on the second syllable ('dʲitʲ'). Be cautious with the palatalized 'tʲ' sound, which is a common challenge for English speakers. Pronunciation may vary slightly in rapid speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Relating to or characteristic of a parent, especially in terms of rights, responsibilities, or guidance.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Родительский - Used in formal contexts like legal documents or educational settings to denote something associated with parents (e.g., parental leave or guidance).

Usage Examples:

• Родительский контроль необходим для обеспечения безопасности детей в интернете.

  Parental control is necessary to ensure children's safety on the internet.

• В России родительский отпуск предоставляется обоим родителям.

  In Russia, parental leave is provided to both parents.

• Родительский дом всегда остается местом, где можно найти поддержку.

  The parental home always remains a place where one can find support.

• Школа организует родительский комитет для обсуждения образовательных вопросов.

  The school organizes a parental committee to discuss educational issues.

Meaning 2: Pertaining to the authority or influence of parents in upbringing or decision-making.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Родительский - Applied in psychological or familial contexts to emphasize parental influence (e.g., parental advice or discipline).

Usage Examples:

• Родительский авторитет помогает детям развиваться гармонично.

  Parental authority helps children develop harmoniously.

• В современной психологии обсуждается влияние родительского стиля воспитания.

  In modern psychology, the influence of parental upbringing style is discussed.

• Родительский совет часто оказывается самым ценным в трудные моменты.

  Parental advice often turns out to be the most valuable in difficult moments.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Родительский is an adjective in Russian, which means it inflects based on gender, number, and case. It follows the standard pattern for adjectives ending in -ский. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: This adjective does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward for learners once basic patterns are understood.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Семейный (semeynyy) - More general, implying family-related; often used interchangeably in casual contexts but less specific to parents.
  • Отцовский (otcovskiy) - Specifically paternal, for father-related aspects; useful when "parental" refers to fathers.
• Antonyms:
  • Дочерний (dochniy) - Child-related, contrasting with parental authority.
  • Подростковый (podrostkovyy) - Adolescent or teenage-related, highlighting a generational opposite.

Related Phrases:

• Родительские права - Parental rights; Refers to legal entitlements of parents over children.
• Родительский дом - Parental home; A phrase denoting the family home where one grew up.
• Родительский контроль - Parental control; Commonly used in digital or behavioral contexts.
• Родительский отпуск - Parental leave; A fixed phrase for time off work for childcare.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "родительский" directly corresponds to the English "parental" as an adjective, but it's often used in formal or official contexts like law and education. Unlike English, Russian adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify, so always adjust the form accordingly (e.g., "родительский дом" for masculine noun). When choosing between translations, use "родительский" for neutral parental references; opt for "отцовский" if emphasizing the father's role. Be mindful of cultural nuances, as Russian society places strong emphasis on family structures in usage scenarios.

• Avoid direct word-for-word translation; integrate it into full sentences for natural flow.
• In informal speech, phrases like "родительский" might be replaced with more colloquial terms, but it's versatile across registers.

Common Errors:

English learners often forget to inflect "родительский" correctly, using the base form in all cases (e.g., incorrectly saying "родительский книга" instead of "родительская книга" for a feminine noun). Correct usage: Always match the adjective to the noun's gender and case. Another error is confusing it with "родитель" (noun for parent), leading to phrases like "родитель контроль" instead of "родительский контроль". Explanation: Russian requires adjectives to agree grammatically, so practice with tables to avoid these mistakes.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of "родительский" often ties into strong family traditions and state-supported policies, such as generous parental leave laws. This reflects a historical emphasis on collective family responsibilities, influenced by Soviet-era social structures, where parental roles were idealized in literature and media. Understanding this can help English speakers grasp why terms like "родительский дом" evoke deep emotional and cultural significance, symbolizing roots and stability.

Related Concepts:

• Семья (sem'ya) - Family
• Дети (deti) - Children
• Воспитание (vospitanie) - Upbringing
• Отцовство (otcovstvo) - Fatherhood