Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'royalty'

English Word: royalty

Key Russian Translations:

• королевская семья [kɐrɐˈlʲefskəjə ˈsʲemʲə] - [Formal, used in historical or monarchical contexts]
• роялти [rɔˈjælti] - [Informal, used in business or financial contexts, often borrowed from English]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in literature, history, and business discussions, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of noun inflections and contextual nuances; for 'королевская семья', it's B2 due to grammatical complexity, while 'роялти' is B1 as it's a loanword)

Pronunciation (Russian):

королевская семья: [kɐrɐˈlʲefskəjə ˈsʲemʲə]

Note on королевская семья: The stress falls on the third syllable of "королевская" (ko-RO-levskaya), which can be tricky for learners due to Russian's variable stress patterns. Pronounce the "лʲ" softly as a palatalized 'l'.

роялти: [rɔˈjælti]

Note on роялти: As a loanword, it's pronounced similarly to English, with emphasis on the first syllable, but adapt to Russian phonetics by softening the 'r' and vowels.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Royal family or monarchs (referring to kings, queens, and their relatives)

Translation(s) & Context:

• королевская семья - Used in formal, historical, or cultural discussions about monarchy.

Usage Examples:

• В Великобритании королевская семья играет важную роль в национальной традиции.

  In the United Kingdom, the royal family plays a significant role in national traditions.

• Королевская семья часто появляется на публичных мероприятиях.

  The royal family often appears at public events.

• История королевской семьи России полна драматических событий.

  The history of Russia's royal family is full of dramatic events.

• Многие люди восхищаются стилем жизни королевской семьи.

  Many people admire the lifestyle of the royal family.

2. Payments for intellectual property rights (e.g., royalties in publishing or music)

Translation(s) & Context:

• роялти - Used in modern business contexts, especially in contracts or finance.

Usage Examples:

• Автор получает роялти от продаж своей книги.

  The author receives royalties from the sales of their book.

• В контракте указаны проценты роялти за использование патента.

  The contract specifies the royalty percentages for using the patent.

• Музыкальные роялти распределяются между композиторами и исполнителями.

  Music royalties are distributed among composers and performers.

• Компания платит роялти за брендовое использование.

  The company pays royalties for branded usage.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'королевская семья' (a noun phrase): 'Семья' is a feminine noun that follows the standard first declension pattern in Russian. It changes based on case and number. 'Королевская' is an adjective that agrees with 'семья' in gender, number, and case.

For 'роялти' (a neuter noun, often indeclinable as a loanword): It typically does not change forms and remains invariant in most cases, e.g., роялти in nominative, genitive, etc. This makes it simpler for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: монархия (monarkhiya) - More general, referring to the system of monarchy; царская династия (tsarskaya dinastiya) - Specifically for historical Russian context.
• Antonyms: простые люди (prostye lyudi) - Common people, emphasizing the opposite of elite status; республиканцы (respublikantsy) - Those in a republican system, contrasting with monarchical structures.

Related Phrases:

• Члены королевской семьи - Members of the royal family; used in discussions about individuals within the monarchy.
• Платить роялти - To pay royalties; common in business negotiations for intellectual property.
• Наследие королевской семьи - Legacy of the royal family; refers to historical or cultural inheritance.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, 'royalty' translates differently based on context: use 'королевская семья' for monarchical or cultural references, and 'роялти' for financial terms. Be mindful of formality—'королевская семья' is more appropriate in written or academic settings, while 'роялти' is neutral in professional environments. Grammatically, adjectives like 'королевская' must agree with the noun in case, number, and gender, which is a key Russian feature. When choosing between translations, consider the audience: 'роялти' is widely understood in global business, but 'королевская семья' carries cultural weight in historical contexts.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'королевская семья' in a business context, e.g., saying "Я плачу королевскую семью за книгу" instead of "Я плачу роялти за книгу". Correct: The first implies paying the royal family, which is nonsensical. Explanation: Confuse the two meanings of 'royalty'; always match the translation to the specific context.

• Error: Failing to decline 'семья' properly, e.g., saying "о королевская семья" instead of "о королевской семье". Correct: Use the prepositional case as "о королевской семье". Explanation: Russian requires case agreement, which English learners often overlook.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'королевская семья' often evokes the history of the Romanov dynasty and the tsars, symbolizing a bygone era of autocracy that ended with the 1917 Revolution. This carries a mix of nostalgia and criticism, as it represents both grandeur and the inequalities of imperial rule, helping English speakers understand the emotional depth in modern Russian discussions of history.

Related Concepts:

• монархия
• династия
• патент