Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'recession'

English Word: recession

Key Russian Translations:

• рецессия [rɪt͡sɛˈsʲijə] - [Formal, Economic context]

Frequency: Medium (Common in economic discussions, news, and academic texts, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; Requires familiarity with economic terminology and basic Russian noun declensions)

Pronunciation (Russian):

рецессия: [rɪt͡sɛˈsʲijə]

Note on рецессия: The stress falls on the third syllable ('sʲijə'). Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech, with the 'c' sound softening in some dialects.

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Meanings and Usage:

Economic downturn or period of reduced economic activity.

Translation(s) & Context:

• рецессия - Used in formal contexts like business reports, news articles, or economic analyses to describe a significant decline in economic activity.

Usage Examples:

• В стране началась рецессия из-за падения спроса на экспорт.

  A recession has started in the country due to a drop in demand for exports.

• Правительство принимает меры для предотвращения рецессии в экономике.

  The government is taking measures to prevent a recession in the economy.

• Рецессия 2008 года сильно повлияла на глобальные рынки.

  The 2008 recession greatly impacted global markets.

• Экономисты прогнозируют конец рецессии к концу года.

  Economists predict the end of the recession by the end of the year.

• Мировая рецессия привела к росту безработицы в России.

  The global recession led to an increase in unemployment in Russia.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Рецессия" is a feminine noun of the first declension in Russian. It follows standard patterns for Russian nouns, with changes based on case and number. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

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

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • кризис (kriːzʲis) - Often used interchangeably but implies a more sudden event; suitable for acute economic troubles.
  • спад (spat) - Refers to a decline, less formal than рецессия.
• Antonyms:
  • рост (rost) - Growth, indicating economic expansion.
  • подъем (padʲjɛm) - Upturn or recovery, used in positive economic contexts.

Related Phrases:

• экономическая рецессия - Economic recession; Refers to a downturn specifically in the economy.
• глобальная рецессия - Global recession; Used for worldwide economic declines.
• выход из рецессии - Exit from recession; Describes recovery phases in economic discussions.

Usage Notes:

"Рецессия" directly corresponds to the English "recession" in economic contexts and is typically used in formal or professional settings. It is a neutrally toned term without strong emotional connotations, unlike some Russian words that might carry historical baggage. When using it, ensure proper declension based on sentence structure—for example, use the genitive case after prepositions like "из" (from). If multiple translations exist, choose "рецессия" for precise economic terminology; "спад" might be used in casual analyses but is less specific. Always pair it with context to avoid ambiguity, as Russian economic discussions often integrate it with verbs like "наступить" (to begin) or "преодолеть" (to overcome).

Common Errors:

• Confusing "рецессия" with "депрессия" (depression): Learners might mistakenly use "депрессия" thinking it means economic recession, but it actually refers to psychological depression. Correct usage: Say "Экономическая рецессия" instead of "Экономическая депрессия". Explanation: "Депрессия" has a mental health connotation, so this error can lead to misunderstandings in professional contexts.

• Incorrect declension: For example, using the nominative "рецессия" in all cases, like "о рецессия" instead of "о рецессии" (genitive). Correct: "О рецессии мы говорили вчера" (We talked about the recession yesterday). Explanation: Russian requires case agreement, so always adjust based on the sentence's grammatical role.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, "рецессия" often evokes memories of significant economic events like the 1998 financial crisis or the global recession's impact in the 2000s, which led to reforms in banking and trade policies. It symbolizes vulnerability in a resource-dependent economy, highlighting the interplay between global markets and domestic stability. Understanding this term can help English speakers grasp how economic discussions in Russian media reflect national resilience and policy responses.

Related Concepts:

• инфляция (inflation)
• дефляция (deflation)
• кризис (crisis)
• рост ВВП (GDP growth)