Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'pollster'

English Word: pollster

Key Russian Translations:

• опросщик /ɐˈprosʲtɕɪk/ - [Formal, used in professional or journalistic contexts]
• специалист по опросам /spʲɪt͡sɨˈalʲɪst pə ɐˈprosəm/ - [Formal, more descriptive and less common in everyday speech]

Frequency: Medium - This term is not among the most common everyday words in Russian but appears regularly in news, political discussions, and market research contexts.

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) - Learners at this level should grasp the vocabulary with some exposure to Russian nouns and professions; for "опросщик," it's straightforward, while "специалист по опросам" may require more advanced compound phrase understanding.

Pronunciation (Russian):

опросщик: /ɐˈprosʲtɕɪk/ - The stress is on the second syllable; note the palatalized 'с' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers due to the soft consonant.

Note on опросщик: The 'щ' sound is a single phoneme, similar to the 'shch' in "fresh cheese," and it's pronounced quickly without a break.

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специалист по опросам: /spʲɪt͡sɨˈalʲɪst pə ɐˈprosəm/ - Stress on the third syllable of "специалист"; the phrase flows as a unit with a slight pause between words.

Note on специалист по опросам: This is a compound phrase, so pronunciation varies by speaker speed; the 'по' is often reduced in casual speech to /pə/.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: A person or organization that conducts public opinion polls or surveys.

Translation(s) & Context:

• опросщик - Used in formal contexts like journalism or research to refer to someone actively involved in polling; common in media discussions.
• специалист по опросам - Employed in professional settings, such as market research firms, to emphasize expertise; less direct than "опросщик" and often in written reports.

Usage Examples:

• В ходе выборов опросщик собрал мнения жителей города. (In the course of the elections, the pollster gathered opinions from the city's residents.)

  Translation: During the elections, the pollster collected the opinions of the city's residents. (This example shows "опросщик" in a political context, demonstrating its use with verbs like "собрать.")

• Известный специалист по опросам опубликовал результаты социологического исследования. (The renowned pollster published the results of a sociological survey.)

  Translation: The well-known pollster released the findings of a sociological study. (Here, "специалист по опросам" is used in a formal, professional setting, highlighting its descriptive nature.)

• Опросщик из агентства позвонил, чтобы задать несколько вопросов. (The pollster from the agency called to ask a few questions.)

  Translation: The pollster from the agency phoned to pose a few questions. (This illustrates "опросщик" in everyday interaction, such as phone surveys.)

• Многие специалисты по опросам используют онлайн-платформы для сбора данных. (Many pollsters employ online platforms to collect data.)

  Translation: Many pollsters use online platforms to gather data. (This example shows "специалист по опросам" in a modern, technological context.)

• Во время кампании опросщик анализировал предпочтения избирателей. (During the campaign, the pollster analyzed voters' preferences.)

  Translation: During the campaign, the pollster examined voters' preferences. (This demonstrates "опросщик" with verbs of analysis, varying grammatical structures.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The primary translation "опросщик" is a masculine noun (second declension). It follows standard Russian noun inflection patterns for gender, number, and case. "Специалист по опросам" is a phrase where "специалист" is also a masculine noun, but the full phrase doesn't inflect as a unit.

For "специалист по опросам," only "специалист" inflects (e.g., genitive: специалиста по опросам), while "по опросам" remains relatively stable as a prepositional phrase.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • социолог - Often used interchangeably but implies broader social science expertise.
  • исследователь мнений - A more literal phrase for opinion researcher, used in formal contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • критик - A critic, as it opposes someone who analyzes opinions.

Related Phrases:

• Провести опрос - To conduct a poll; used in professional settings to describe the action of a pollster.
• Социологический опрос - Sociological survey; a common phrase involving pollster activities, often in media.
• Агентство по опросам - Polling agency; refers to organizations employing pollsters, with a formal connotation.

Usage Notes:

"Опросщик" directly corresponds to "pollster" as a person conducting surveys, making it the most precise translation in formal English-Russian contexts. However, in everyday Russian, it's less common than descriptive phrases like "специалист по опросам," which might be preferred for clarity in written or professional communication. Be mindful of gender agreement: as a masculine noun, it requires masculine adjectives (e.g., "опытный опросщик" for "experienced pollster"). In informal speech, Russians might opt for more general terms to avoid specificity. When choosing between translations, use "опросщик" for brevity and "специалист по опросам" when emphasizing expertise.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using "опрос" (poll) alone as a noun for the person, e.g., saying "Я опрос" instead of "Я опросщик."
  Correct: "Я опросщик" (I am a pollster). Explanation: "Опрос" is the noun for the survey itself, not the person; confusing it leads to grammatical errors in subject-verb agreement.
• Mistake: Incorrect inflection, e.g., using "опросщик" in the wrong case like "с опросщик" instead of "с опросщиком."
  Correct: "с опросщиком" (with the pollster). Explanation: Russian requires proper case endings; English speakers often overlook this, resulting in ungrammatical sentences.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, pollsters like "опросщик" are often associated with political elections and media, reflecting a society where public opinion plays a significant role in governance. However, due to historical contexts like Soviet-era censorship, people may be wary of sharing opinions with pollsters, adding a layer of caution or skepticism in real-world interactions.

Related Concepts:

• социология
• избиратели
• опрос общественного мнения