Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'respondent'

English Word: respondent

Key Russian Translations:

• респондент [rʲɪˈspandʲɪnt] - [Formal, Used in legal, survey, or research contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in professional and academic settings, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of borrowed words and basic noun declensions)

Pronunciation (Russian):

респондент: [rʲɪˈspandʲɪnt]

Note on респондент: The stress is on the third syllable. Be mindful of the soft 'н' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers due to the palatalization.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A person who responds to a survey, questionnaire, or inquiry.

Translation(s) & Context:

• респондент - Used in formal research or statistical contexts, such as market surveys or psychological studies.

Usage Examples:

• Опрос респондента показал интересные результаты.

  The survey of the respondent showed interesting results.

• В анкете участвовали 100 респондентов из разных регионов.

  The questionnaire involved 100 respondents from different regions.

• Исследователь связался с каждым респондентом по телефону.

  The researcher contacted each respondent by phone.

• Данные от респондентов были анонимизированы для защиты конфиденциальности.

  The data from respondents was anonymized to protect confidentiality.

Meaning 2: In legal contexts, a party that responds to a petition or lawsuit (e.g., in court proceedings).

Translation(s) & Context:

• респондент - Applied in formal legal documents, such as in civil lawsuits or appeals.

Usage Examples:

• В суде респондент представил свои аргументы в ответ на иск.

  In court, the respondent presented their arguments in response to the claim.

• Адвокат респондента подал апелляцию на решение суда.

  The respondent's lawyer filed an appeal against the court's decision.

• Респондент обязан ответить на все пункты обвинения.

  The respondent is required to answer all points of the accusation.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Респондент is a masculine noun (мужской род) borrowed from English, and it follows the standard third declension pattern for most Russian nouns. It is inflected based on case and number. Below is a table of its basic forms:

Note: This word does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • ответчик (otvétchik) - Specifically in legal contexts; implies a defendant in a lawsuit.
  • опрашиваемый (oprashiváyemyy) - More general, for someone being interviewed or surveyed; less formal.
• Antonyms:
  • заявитель (zayavítel) - The one who initiates or files a claim.

Related Phrases:

• Анонимный респондент - Anonymous respondent; often used in online surveys to ensure privacy.
• Группа респондентов - Group of respondents; refers to a sample in research studies.
• Опрос респондентов - Respondent survey; a common phrase in market research contexts.

Usage Notes:

Респондент is a direct borrowing from English and is primarily used in formal, professional settings like academia, law, and market research. It corresponds closely to the English "respondent" but may not be as commonly used in everyday Russian speech. When choosing this word, opt for it in written or official contexts; in casual conversation, alternatives like "участник опроса" might be more natural. Pay attention to declensions to match the sentence structure, as Russian requires case agreement.

• In legal contexts, it aligns with "defendant" in some cases, so ensure the context matches.
• Avoid overusing it in informal settings to prevent sounding overly technical.

Common Errors:

English learners often mistake the declension of респондент, treating it as indeclinable like some loanwords. For example:

• Error: *Опрос от респондент (incorrect genitive form).
• Correct: Опрос от респондента (proper genitive: от респондента).
• Explanation: Russian nouns must agree in case, so always adjust the ending based on its role in the sentence. Another common mistake is confusing it with "ответчик," which is more specific to legal defendants—use респондент for broader survey contexts.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and professional environments, the concept of a "respondent" is heavily influenced by Western research methodologies, especially in social sciences. This term reflects Russia's integration of global practices in academia and business, but it may carry connotations of formality and bureaucracy, as surveys and legal proceedings are often state-regulated.

Related Concepts:

• анкета (anketa) - Questionnaire
• опрос (oprós) - Survey
• исследование (issledováníye) - Research