Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'permissible'

English Word: permissible

Key Russian Translations:

• допустимый [dɐˈpusʲtʲɪmɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• разрешённый [rɐˈʐɛrʲɪnɨj] - [Formal, Often in legal contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in formal writing, legal, and technical discussions, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian adjectives and their inflections, though the core vocabulary is accessible to learners with basic grammar knowledge)

Pronunciation (Russian):

допустимый: [dɐˈpusʲtʲɪmɨj]

разрешённый: [rɐˈʐɛrʲɪnɨj]

Note on допустимый: The stress falls on the third syllable; be careful with the soft 'т' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers used to harder consonants.

Note on разрешённый: The 'ж' sound is a voiced fricative, similar to 's' in "measure," and the word often has a slight emphasis on the second syllable in spoken Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: Allowed or acceptable, often implying something is permitted by rules, laws, or social norms.

Translation(s) & Context:

• допустимый - Used in formal or technical contexts, such as regulations or scientific discussions, to indicate something is tolerable or within limits.
• разрешённый - Applied in legal, administrative, or everyday scenarios where explicit permission is granted, like permits or approvals.

Usage Examples:

• В этом контракте указано, что допустимый уровень шума не должен превышать 50 децибел.

  In this contract, it is stated that the permissible noise level should not exceed 50 decibels.

• Разрешённый доступ к зданию возможен только с пропуском.

  Permissible access to the building is only possible with a pass.

• Допустимый вариант решения проблемы — обратиться в суд, если переговоры не помогут.

  A permissible option for resolving the issue is to go to court if negotiations don't help.

• В парке разрешённый вид отдыха — пикник, но только в отведённых зонах.

  The permissible form of recreation in the park is a picnic, but only in designated areas.

• Допустимый риск в этом эксперименте был оценён как минимальный.

  The permissible risk in this experiment was assessed as minimal.

Meaning: Not prohibited, but with potential restrictions (e.g., in ethical or moral contexts).

Translation(s) & Context:

• допустимый - In ethical discussions, implying something is allowable but not ideal.
• разрешённый - In moral or social settings, emphasizing official approval.

Usage Examples:

• Допустимый уровень коррупции в обществе должен быть нулевым, но реальность иная.

  The permissible level of corruption in society should be zero, but reality is different.

• Разрешённый метод лечения был выбран врачом на основе медицинских стандартов.

  The permissible treatment method was chosen by the doctor based on medical standards.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "допустимый" and "разрешённый" are adjectives in Russian, which means they inflect based on gender, number, and case. Russian adjectives follow a standard pattern for most words, but they can have irregularities. Below is a table for "допустимый" as an example; "разрешённый" follows similar rules.

For "разрешённый," the inflections are similar: e.g., Nominative: разрешённый (m.), разрешённая (f.), etc. These adjectives do not have irregular forms, making them straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • дозволенный (dozvolennyy) - Similar to "permissible" but often implies moral allowance; used in more poetic or archaic contexts.
  • приемлемый (priyemlemyy) - Conveys "acceptable" with a nuance of being suitable, especially in social situations.
• Antonyms:
  • запрещённый (zapreshchonnyy)
  • недопустимый (nedopustimyy)

Related Phrases:

• Допустимый вариант - A permissible option; used when discussing alternatives in decision-making.
• Разрешённый режим - Permissible mode; common in technical or regulatory contexts, like software settings.
• В пределах допустимого - Within permissible limits; a phrase for boundaries in rules or ethics.

Usage Notes:

"Допустимый" is the most direct translation for "permissible" in formal English contexts, such as laws or science, and aligns closely with its meaning of being allowed without exceeding limits. Use "разрешённый" when emphasizing official permission, like in bureaucratic or legal scenarios. Be mindful of Russian adjective agreement: always match gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. For English learners, choose "допустимый" for general use and "разрешённый" in contexts involving explicit authorization to avoid overgeneralization.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using "допустимый" interchangeably with "разрешённый" without considering context. For example, an English learner might say "разрешённый шум" when "допустимый шум" is more appropriate for noise limits. Correct: "Допустимый уровень шума" means "permissible noise level," focusing on tolerance rather than permission.
• Mistake: Forgetting adjective inflections, e.g., saying "допустимый книга" instead of "допустимая книга" for feminine nouns. Correct: Always inflect, as in "допустимая книга" (permissible book). This error stems from English's lack of gender agreement.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like "допустимый" often reflect a societal emphasis on rules and bureaucracy, stemming from historical influences like Soviet-era regulations. For instance, in everyday life, what's "permissible" might be strictly defined by law, highlighting a cultural value on order and collective norms rather than individual interpretation.

Related Concepts:

• легальный (legal'nyy)
• дозволенный (dozvolennyy)
• приемлемый (priyemlemyy)