Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'repatriate'

English Word: repatriate

Key Russian Translations:

• репатриировать [rɪpætrɪˈeɪt] - [Formal, Verb, Used in legal and international contexts]
• репатриант [rɪpætrɪˈant] - [Formal, Noun, Refers to a person, Plural form: репатрианты]

Frequency: Medium (Common in discussions of migration, politics, and international law, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Upper Intermediate) - As a borrowed word from English, it's straightforward for learners with basic verb conjugation knowledge; for the noun form, understanding Russian declensions adds slight complexity.

Pronunciation (Russian):

репатриировать: [rɪpætrɪˈeɪt]

Note on репатриировать: The pronunciation closely mirrors the English original, with stress on the third syllable. Be cautious with the Russian "р" sound, which is rolled.

репатриант: [rɪpætrɪˈant]

Note on репатриант: Stress falls on the second syllable; the ending "-ант" may vary slightly in rapid speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Verb - To send or bring someone back to their country of origin, often in a formal or legal context.

Translation(s) & Context:

• репатриировать - Used in formal settings like government policies or international agreements; implies a voluntary or organized return, contrasting with forced deportation.

Usage Examples:

• Правительство решило репатриировать беженцев в их родные страны.

  The government decided to repatriate the refugees to their home countries.

• После войны многие солдаты были репатриированы из-за границы.

  After the war, many soldiers were repatriated from abroad.

• Международные организации помогают репатриировать мигрантов в безопасные условия.

  International organizations help repatriate migrants to safe conditions.

• Ей пришлось репатриировать документы для получения гражданства.

  She had to repatriate documents to obtain citizenship.

Meaning 2: Noun - A person who has been repatriated or returned to their homeland.

Translation(s) & Context:

• репатриант - Typically used in formal or historical contexts, such as discussions of post-war migrations; can be pluralized as репатрианты for groups.

Usage Examples:

• Репатриант из Европы адаптировался к жизни в России.

  The repatriate from Europe adapted to life in Russia.

• Многие репатрианты сталкиваются с культурным шоком по возвращении.

  Many repatriates face culture shock upon their return.

• Программа поддержки репатриантов включает помощь в трудоустройстве.

  The repatriate support program includes assistance with employment.

• Как репатриант, он принес новые идеи в местное сообщество.

  As a repatriate, he brought new ideas to the local community.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For репатриировать (verb): This is a first-conjugation verb in Russian, following regular patterns for verbs ending in -овать. It is conjugated based on tense, aspect, and person. The imperfective aspect is used for ongoing actions, while the perfective (репатриировать) implies completion.

For репатриант (noun): This is a masculine noun of the second declension. It follows standard patterns for nouns ending in a consonant, with changes in cases and numbers.

Note: These words do not have irregular forms, making them relatively straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • возвратить (vozvratit' - to return, but less formal and not exact for international contexts)
  • депортировать (deportirovat' - to deport, with a connotation of force)
• Antonyms:
  • эмигрировать (emigrirovat' - to emigrate)
  • иммигрировать (immigrirovat' - to immigrate)

Brief note: возвратить is more general and lacks the legal nuance of репатриировать, while эмигрировать implies permanent departure.

Related Phrases:

• Процесс репатриации - The process of repatriation (refers to the formal procedures involved in returning individuals).
• Репатриация активов - Repatriation of assets (used in financial or legal contexts for bringing back property).
• Программа для репатриантов - Program for repatriates (support initiatives for returnees, often with cultural adaptation focus).

Usage Notes:

репатриировать and репатриант are direct borrowings from English/French, so they align closely with the English "repatriate." Use репатриировать for actions in formal, official scenarios like government policies, and avoid it in casual speech where simpler terms like "вернуть" might suffice. For the noun, репатриант emphasizes the individual's experience, often in migration discussions. When choosing between translations, opt for репатриировать if the context involves international law; be mindful of Russian case endings to ensure grammatical accuracy.

Common Errors:

• Confusing репатриировать with депортировать: Learners might use депортировать (to deport) interchangeably, but the latter implies force or punishment. Correct usage: Use репатриировать for voluntary or organized returns, e.g., Incorrect: "Они депортировали его домой." Correct: "Они репатриировали его домой." Explanation: Репатриировать carries a neutral or positive connotation.
• Neglecting verb conjugation: English speakers often forget to adjust for person and tense, e.g., Incorrect: "Я репатриировать" (wrong form). Correct: "Я репатриирую." Explanation: Always conjugate based on subject for proper sentence structure.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and history, terms like репатриант gained prominence during events such as World War II and the dissolution of the Soviet Union, referring to ethnic Russians returning from former Soviet states. It often carries emotional connotations of homecoming and identity, reflecting Russia's complex migration history and emphasis on national unity.

Related Concepts:

• Эмиграция (emigration)
• Иммиграция (immigration)
• Депортация (deportation)
• Миграция (migration)