Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'rapist'

English Word: rapist

Key Russian Translations:

• насильник [nɐˈsʲilʲnʲik] - [Formal, Legal context]
• изнасилователь [ɪznɐsʲɪlʲəˈvətʲɛlʲ] - [Formal, More emphatic or descriptive usage]

Frequency: Low - This term is not commonly used in everyday conversation due to its sensitive and legal nature; it appears more frequently in news, legal documents, or discussions about crime.

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) - Requires understanding of Russian noun declensions and vocabulary related to crime and justice; the term "насильник" is straightforward, but "изнасилователь" may be more challenging due to its length and rarity.

Pronunciation (Russian):

насильник: [nɐˈsʲilʲnʲik]

изнасилователь: [ɪznɐsʲɪlʲəˈvətʲɛlʲ]

Note on насильник: The stress is on the third syllable ('sʲilʲ'), which is a common point of difficulty for English speakers due to Russian's mobile stress patterns. Pronunciation may vary slightly in regional dialects.

Note on изнасилователь: This word has a complex consonant cluster; focus on the soft 'л' sound for accuracy. It's less commonly spoken, so practice with native audio is recommended.

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Meanings and Usage:

The primary meaning: A person who commits rape, typically in a criminal or legal context.

Translation(s) & Context:

• насильник - Used in formal legal or journalistic contexts to denote someone convicted of or accused of rape; common in official reports.
• изнасилователь - Employed in more descriptive or emphatic situations, such as psychological or detailed crime narratives; implies a more active or repeated offender.

Usage Examples:

• Суд приговорил его к тюремному сроку за то, что он был насильником.

  The court sentenced him to prison for being a rapist.

• В новостях часто обсуждают, как предотвратить преступления, совершённые изнасилователями.

  In the news, they often discuss how to prevent crimes committed by rapists.

• Общество должно осуждать насильников, чтобы защитить уязвимых людей.

  Society must condemn rapists to protect vulnerable people.

• Изнасилователь был пойман полицией после серии нападений.

  The rapist was caught by the police after a series of attacks.

• В фильме главный герой борется с травмой, причинённой насильником в прошлом.

  In the film, the main character struggles with trauma caused by a rapist in the past.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "насильник" and "изнасилователь" are masculine nouns in Russian, belonging to the second declension. They follow standard noun inflection patterns for gender, number, and case. As animate nouns, they change in cases like accusative and genitive to agree with other parts of the sentence.

Note: These inflections are regular for most masculine nouns. "Изнасилователь" may feel more complex due to its length, but it follows the same rules as "насильник."

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • насилователь - Similar to "насильник" but slightly less formal; often used interchangeably.
  • преступник (sexual context implied) - A broader term for criminal, but can be specified; differs by encompassing other crimes.
• Antonyms:
  • жертва - Victim (no direct antonym exists, but this contrasts in context).

Related Phrases:

• половой насильник - Sexual rapist; refers to someone who commits rape in a specifically sexual context.
• насильник в семье - Rapist within the family; highlights domestic abuse scenarios.
• предотвращение насильников - Prevention of rapists; used in discussions about safety and legal measures.

Usage Notes:

This term corresponds directly to "rapist" in English but is highly sensitive and formal in Russian. Use "насильник" in legal or objective contexts, while "изнасилователь" may be chosen for emphasis on the act. Always consider the audience, as these words can be triggering; in everyday speech, euphemisms like "преступник" might be preferred. Grammatically, ensure proper declension to match case requirements in sentences.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the word without proper declension, e.g., saying "Я видел насильник" instead of "Я видел насильника" (accusative case).

  Correct: "Я видел насильника." Explanation: Russian requires nouns to change based on case; this mistake can make the sentence grammatically incorrect and confusing.

• Error: Confusing with similar words like "насильство" (rape as an act), leading to misuse in context, e.g., "Он насильник" when meaning the act itself.

  Correct: "Он совершил насильство" for the act. Explanation: "Насильник" specifically refers to the person, not the action; learners should distinguish between nouns and verbs.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and legal systems, terms like "насильник" carry strong connotations of criminality and are linked to strict laws against sexual violence. Historically, discussions around such topics have evolved with societal changes, such as the post-Soviet era's focus on women's rights, emphasizing the need for sensitivity in usage to avoid stigmatization.

Related Concepts:

• преступник
• насильство
• жертва
• уголовное дело