Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'racial'

English Word: racial

Key Russian Translations:

• расовый [rɐˈsovɨj] - [Formal, used in contexts related to sociology, law, or academic discussions]
• расовой [rɐˈsovoj] - [Formal, genitive form; used when describing possession or relation, e.g., in phrases]

Frequency: Medium (Common in discussions of social issues, politics, or history, but not everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate, as it involves understanding socio-political contexts and adjective inflections; learners at this level should grasp basic usage, but nuances require cultural awareness)

Pronunciation (Russian):

расовый: [rɐˈsovɨj] (Stress on the second syllable; the 'ы' sound is a subtle, back vowel common in Russian)

Note on расовый: Be mindful of the soft sign (ы), which can be tricky for English speakers; it’s similar to the 'i' in "bit" but more centralized. Variations in regional accents may soften the 'r' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Relating to race or races (e.g., pertaining to human races, ethnicity, or discrimination)

Translation(s) & Context:

• расовый - Used in formal or academic contexts to describe matters involving race, such as racial policies or studies; avoid in casual speech to prevent sensitivity issues.
• расовой - Genitive form, often in phrases like "расовой проблемы" (of racial problems), emphasizing possession or association.

Usage Examples:

• В современной России расовый вопрос часто обсуждается в контексте миграции.

  In modern Russia, the racial issue is often discussed in the context of migration.

• Эта книга анализирует расовый дискриминацию в исторической перспективе.

  This book analyzes racial discrimination from a historical perspective.

• Работодатели должны избегать расовой предвзятости при найме сотрудников.

  Employers should avoid racial bias when hiring employees.

• Международные организации борются с расовыми неравенствами по всему миру.

  International organizations are fighting racial inequalities worldwide.

• В фильме показано, как расовый конфликт влияет на повседневную жизнь сообщества.

  The film shows how racial conflict affects the daily life of the community.

Secondary meaning: Pertaining to racial characteristics or traits (e.g., in biological or anthropological contexts)

Translation(s) & Context:

• расовый - Applied in scientific discussions, such as racial traits, but use cautiously due to outdated or sensitive connotations.

Usage Examples:

• Антропология изучает расовые особенности различных групп населения.

  Anthropology studies the racial characteristics of various population groups.

• В старых текстах расовый терминология может быть устаревшей и неточной.

  In old texts, racial terminology can be outdated and inaccurate.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

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

Note: This word does not have irregular inflections, making it relatively straightforward for learners, but always adjust based on the noun it modifies.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • этнический (ethnicheskiy) - Focuses more on cultural or ethnic aspects, often interchangeable but less politically charged.
  • национальный (natsional'nyy) - Relates to nationality, with subtle differences in implying state or cultural identity.
• Antonyms:
  • нерусский (nerusskiy) - Meaning non-Russian, but not a direct antonym; used in contexts of exclusion.
  • универсальный (universal'nyy) - Implies universality, contrasting with race-specific matters.

Related Phrases:

• расовый дискриминация - Racial discrimination; a common phrase in legal and social justice contexts.
• расовое равенство - Racial equality; used in advocacy for human rights.
• расовые отношения - Racial relations; refers to interactions between different racial groups.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "расовый" directly corresponds to the English "racial" but is often reserved for formal or sensitive discussions due to historical and cultural sensitivities in Russia. Always consider the context: it's more common in written or academic English than everyday speech. When choosing between translations like "расовый" and "этнический," opt for "расовый" when the focus is on biological or systemic race issues, but be aware of potential connotations of outdated racial theories. Grammatically, ensure it agrees with the noun in gender, number, and case, as Russian adjectives must.

Common Errors:

• Confusing "расовый" with "этнический": English learners often misuse "расовый" for ethnic matters. Incorrect: "Этнический дискриминация" (should be "расовый" for race-based issues). Correct: "Расовая дискриминация" – Explanation: "Этнический" relates to culture, while "расовый" is for race; this distinction prevents oversimplification.

• Forgetting inflections: Beginners might say "расовый проблема" instead of "расовую проблему" (accusative feminine). Correct: Always inflect based on the noun's case, as shown in the table above.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like "расовый" are often linked to the country's history of ethnic diversity in the former Soviet Union and current immigration debates. It carries sensitivities due to events like the Stalin-era policies or modern xenophobia, so using it requires cultural awareness to avoid offense; Russians may prefer broader terms like "национальный" in casual conversation to discuss similar topics.

Related Concepts:

• этнический
• национальный
• дискриминация
• равенство