Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'resolve'

English Word: resolve

Key Russian Translations:

• решить /rʲɪˈʂitʲ/ - [Informal, Verb; Used in everyday problem-solving contexts]
• разрешить /rɐˈzreʂʲitʲ/ - [Formal; Used when implying permission or official resolution]
• решимость /rʲɪˈʂiməsʲtʲ/ - [Noun; Refers to determination or firmness of resolve]

Frequency: High (Common in both spoken and written Russian, especially in problem-solving or decision-making contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; Requires understanding of verb conjugations for "решить" and "разрешить", while "решимость" is straightforward for A2 learners)

Pronunciation (Russian):

решить: /rʲɪˈʂitʲ/

разрешить: /rɐˈzreʂʲitʲ/

решимость: /rʲɪˈʂiməsʲtʲ/

Note on решить: The "ш" sound is a retroflex fricative, which can be challenging for English speakers; stress falls on the second syllable, affecting vowel pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

To solve or settle a problem (Verb form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• решить - Used in casual or professional contexts for resolving conflicts or issues, e.g., in business or daily life.
• разрешить - Applied in formal settings, such as legal or administrative resolutions.

Usage Examples:

• Я решил эту проблему за пять минут. (Ya reshil etu problemu za pyat' minut.)

  I resolved this problem in five minutes. (Shows simple past tense in a everyday context.)

• Мы должны решить конфликт мирным путём. (My dolzhny reshit' konflikt mirnym putyom.)

  We must resolve the conflict peacefully. (Demonstrates use in a diplomatic or group setting.)

• Судья разрешила спор между сторонами. (Sud'ya razreshila spor mezhdu storonami.)

  The judge resolved the dispute between the parties. (Illustrates formal usage in a legal context.)

• Он решил не отступать от своего решения. (On reshil ne otstupat' ot svoego resheniya.)

  He resolved not to back down from his decision. (Shows determination in a personal context.)

• Команда разрешила техническую проблему быстро. (Komanda razreshila tekhnicheskuyu problemu bystro.)

  The team resolved the technical issue quickly. (Highlights professional teamwork.)

Determination or firmness (Noun form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• решимость - Used to express inner strength or resolve in motivational or emotional contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Его решимость вдохновила всю команду. (Yego reshimost' vdokhnovila vsyu komandu.)

  His resolve inspired the entire team. (Demonstrates use in a leadership context.)

• В трудные времена проявляется настоящая решимость. (V trudnyye vremena proyavlyayetsya nastoyashchaya reshimost'.)

  True resolve shows in difficult times. (Shows abstract, philosophical usage.)

• Она проявила решимость в борьбе с болезнью. (Ona proyavila reshimost' v bor'be s bolezn'yu.)

  She showed resolve in fighting the illness. (Illustrates personal perseverance.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For "решить" (verb, irregular conjugation):

For "разрешить" (similar irregular verb), it follows a comparable pattern but with prefix variations. "Решимость" (noun) is a feminine noun with standard declensions: Nominative - решимость, Genitive - решимости, etc., and does not change in plural forms as it's uncountable in most contexts.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • уладить (uladit') - More formal, implies smoothing over issues.
  • преодолеть (preodoljet') - Emphasizes overcoming obstacles.
• Antonyms:
  • осложнить (oslozhit') - To complicate.
  • отступить (otstupit') - To back down or give up.

Related Phrases:

• Принять решение - To make a decision (Literal: "To accept a resolve"; Used in planning contexts.)
• Не терять решимости - Not to lose resolve (Encourages persistence in challenges.)
• Разрешить ситуацию - To resolve a situation (Formal phrase for conflict resolution.)

Usage Notes:

"Решить" is the most direct translation for "resolve" as a verb and is preferred in informal speech, while "разрешить" is better for official or permissive contexts. Be cautious with aspect: "решить" is perfective, implying completion, so pair it with situations that have a clear end. For "решимость," it's often used in motivational language and doesn't have direct equivalents in English idioms. Choose based on context to avoid awkward phrasing.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using "решить" in formal contexts where "разрешить" is needed, e.g., saying "Я решу проблему суда" instead of "Я разрешу проблему суда."
  Correct: "Я разрешу проблему суда" (I will resolve the court's issue). Explanation: "Решить" implies personal action, while "разрешить" fits legal scenarios.
• Mistake: Forgetting verb conjugation, e.g., saying "Я решить" instead of "Я решу."
  Correct: "Я решу" (I will resolve). Explanation: Russian verbs must agree with subject in person and number.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "решимость" often ties to historical narratives of endurance, such as in literature by authors like Tolstoy, where personal resolve symbolizes national resilience during wars or hardships. This reflects a cultural emphasis on stoicism and determination in the face of adversity.

Related Concepts:

• упорство (uporstvo) - Persistence
• борьба (bor'ba) - Struggle
• решение (resheniye) - Decision