reputable
Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'reputable'
English Word: reputable
Key Russian Translations:
- Репутабельный /rʲɪ.pʊˈta.bʲɪlʲ.nɨj/ - [Formal, used in professional or official contexts]
- Уважаемый /ʊˈva.ʐə.jɪj/ - [Formal, often implies respectability in social settings]
Frequency: Medium (Common in formal writing, business, and media, but not everyday conversation)
Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of borrowed words and adjective forms, with 'Репутабельный' being slightly harder due to its foreign origin)
Pronunciation (Russian):
Репутабельный: /rʲɪ.pʊˈta.bʲɪlʲ.nɨj/ (Note the soft 'р' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers; stress on the third syllable)
Уважаемый: /ʊˈva.ʐə.jɪj/ (Emphasize the 'ж' sound, similar to 'zh' in 'measure')
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Meanings and Usage:
Meaning 1: Having a good reputation; trustworthy (e.g., referring to a person, company, or institution)
Translation(s) & Context:
- Репутабельный - Used in formal contexts like business reviews or legal documents to denote reliability and prestige.
- Уважаемый - Applied in social or interpersonal contexts, such as addressing someone with respect.
Usage Examples:
Эта компания очень репутабельная в финансовом секторе.
This company is very reputable in the financial sector.
Мы выбираем только репутабельных поставщиков для нашего проекта.
We select only reputable suppliers for our project.
Уважаемый эксперт поделился своими знаниями на конференции.
The reputable expert shared his knowledge at the conference.
В этом районе находятся репутабельные рестораны с отличной репутацией.
In this area, there are reputable restaurants with excellent reputations.
Meaning 2: Generally respected or esteemed (e.g., in academic or cultural contexts)
Translation(s) & Context:
- Уважаемый - Often used in polite or formal introductions, emphasizing social standing.
- Репутабельный - Less common here, but applicable for institutions like universities.
Usage Examples:
Уважаемый профессор известен своими репутабельными публикациями.
The reputable professor is known for his esteemed publications.
Этот журнал считается репутабельным источником научной информации.
This journal is considered a reputable source of scientific information.
В городе есть уважаемые деятели, которые поддерживают репутабельные мероприятия.
In the city, there are reputable figures who support esteemed events.
Russian Forms/Inflections:
Both "Репутабельный" and "Уважаемый" are adjectives, which inflect based on gender, number, and case in Russian. They follow standard first-declension adjective patterns with some irregularities due to their roots.
| Form | Репутабельный (e.g., masculine singular) | Уважаемый (e.g., masculine singular) |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative (Nom.) | Репутабельный (m.), Репутабельная (f.), Репутабельное (n.), Репутабельные (pl.) | Уважаемый (m.), Уважаемая (f.), Уважаемое (n.), Уважаемые (pl.) |
| Genitive (Gen.) | Репутабельного (m.), Репутабельной (f.), etc. | Уважаемого (m.), Уважаемой (f.), etc. |
| Dative (Dat.) | Репутабельному (m.), Репутабельной (f.), etc. | Уважаемому (m.), Уважаемой (f.), etc. |
| Accusative (Acc.) | Вaries by animacy; e.g., Репутабельный (m. inanimate) | Вaries; e.g., Уважаемого (m. animate) |
| Instrumental (Ins.) | Репутабельным (m.), Репутабельной (f.), etc. | Уважаемым (m.), Уважаемой (f.), etc. |
| Prepositional (Prep.) | Репутабельном (m.), Репутабельной (f.), etc. | Уважаемом (m.), Уважаемой (f.), etc. |
Note: These adjectives do not change in short form but must agree with the noun they modify.
Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:
- Synonyms: Уважаемый (implies respect), Надёжный (emphasizes reliability, often in everyday contexts)
- Antonyms: Неприличный (disreputable, vulgar), Подозрительный (suspicious, lacking trust)
Related Phrases:
- Репутабельная фирма - A reputable firm; used in business contexts to denote established companies.
- Уважаемый коллега - Dear colleague; a polite address in professional emails or meetings.
- Репутабельный источник - Reputable source; common in journalism or academic discussions.
Usage Notes:
"Репутабельный" is a direct borrowing from English and is more formal, often used in written Russian for institutions or businesses. In contrast, "Уважаемый" is more versatile and can be used in spoken language for personal respect. English speakers should note that Russian adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they describe, which can affect word choice. For example, use "Репутабельный" when emphasizing professional standing, but opt for "Уважаемый" in social interactions to avoid sounding overly stiff.
Common Errors:
One common mistake is failing to decline the adjective correctly, e.g., saying "Репутабельный компания" instead of "Репутабельная компания" (for feminine nouns). Correct usage: Always match the adjective's ending to the noun's gender and case. Another error is overusing "Репутабельный" in informal speech; instead, use "Надёжный" for everyday reliability to sound more natural.
Cultural Notes:
In Russian culture, reputation (репутация) plays a significant role in social and professional life, influenced by historical emphasis on collective honor and trust. Words like "Репутабельный" often carry connotations of stability and moral integrity, especially in post-Soviet contexts where business ethics are evolving.
Related Concepts:
- Авторитет (authority)
- Надёжность (reliability)
- Престиж (prestige)