Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'seditious'

English Word: seditious

Key Russian Translations:

• крамольный [krəˈmolʲnɨj] - [Formal, often used in legal or political contexts]
• подстрекательский [pədstʲrʲɪˈkatʲɛlʲskʲɪj] - [Formal, emphasizes incitement or provocation]

Frequency: Low (This word and its translations are not commonly used in everyday conversation but appear in historical, legal, or political discussions.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of nuanced political vocabulary. For 'крамольный', it's B2; for 'подстрекательский', it may edge toward C1 due to its complexity in legal contexts.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

крамольный: [krəˈmolʲnɨj]

Note on крамольный: The stress falls on the second syllable, and the 'л' is palatalized, which can be tricky for English speakers. In rapid speech, it may sound like [krəˈmolʲnəj].

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подстрекательский: [pədstʲrʲɪˈkatʲɛlʲskʲɪj]

Note on подстрекательский: This is a longer word with multiple consonants; focus on the stressed 'ka' syllable. Palatalization of 'т' and 'к' adds to the challenge for non-native speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: Inciting rebellion or discontent against authority

Translation(s) & Context:

• крамольный - Used in formal contexts like literature or legal documents to describe actions or ideas that undermine state authority, often with a historical connotation.
• подстрекательский - Applied in modern contexts, such as media or activism, to highlight provocative speech or actions that encourage unrest.

Usage Examples:

• Крамольные pamphlets распространялись среди недовольных крестьян в 19 веке.

  Seditious pamphlets were distributed among the discontented peasants in the 19th century.

• Его подстрекательская речь на митинге привела к массовым протестам.

  His seditious speech at the rally led to mass protests.

• В романе описывается крамольная деятельность революционеров против царя.

  The novel describes the seditious activities of revolutionaries against the tsar.

• Подстрекательские статьи в прессе часто приводят к судебным искам.

  Seditious articles in the press often result in lawsuits.

• Крамольные идеи автора были запрещены цензурой в советское время.

  The author's seditious ideas were banned by censorship during the Soviet era.

Secondary Meaning: Generally rebellious or disruptive behavior

Translation(s) & Context:

• крамольный - In less formal contexts, it can describe everyday rebellious acts, though this is rare and more literary.

Usage Examples:

• Его крамольное поведение в школе вызвало недовольство учителей.

  His seditious behavior at school caused dissatisfaction among the teachers.

• Подстрекательские шутки на вечеринке разожгли споры.

  His seditious jokes at the party ignited arguments.

• Крамольные мысли подростка оспаривали семейные традиции.

  The teenager's seditious thoughts challenged family traditions.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'крамольный' and 'подстрекательский' are adjectives, which in Russian inflect based on gender, number, and case. Russian adjectives follow a standard pattern for hard-stem adjectives.

Note: These adjectives do not have irregular inflections; they follow the standard adjectival paradigm. For 'подстрекательский', the same rules apply, but it is less commonly used in plural forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • восстающий (rebellious) - More general, often used for uprisings.
  • бунтарский (insurrectionary) - Emphasizes revolt, with a slight revolutionary connotation.
• Antonyms:
  • лояльный (loyal)
  • верноподданный (faithful to authority)

Related Phrases:

• Крамольная деятельность - Seditious activity; refers to subversive actions against the state.
• Подстрекательская агитация - Seditious agitation; used in contexts of political propaganda.
• Крамольные идеи - Seditious ideas; common in discussions of dissent or rebellion.

Usage Notes:

'Seditious' corresponds closely to 'крамольный' in historical or literary contexts, where it implies a threat to authority, but 'подстрекательский' is better for active incitement. Use 'крамольный' in formal writing or when discussing Russian history, as it carries a cultural weight. Be cautious with these terms in modern contexts, as they can have legal implications in Russia. When choosing between translations, opt for 'подстрекательский' if the focus is on speech or media, and ensure agreement in gender, number, and case as per Russian grammar rules.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing 'крамольный' with 'восстающий' and using it interchangeably. Correct: 'Восстающий' implies active rebellion, while 'крамольный' is more about subversive ideas. Example of error: "Восстающий pamphlets" (incorrect); Correct: "Крамольные pamphlets".

• Error: Forgetting to inflect the adjective, e.g., using 'крамольный' in all cases. Correct: In genitive, it should be 'крамольного'. Example of error: "Из крамольный деятельности" (incorrect); Correct: "Из крамольной деятельности".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like 'крамольный' are heavily tied to historical events such as the Russian Revolution and Soviet-era dissidence. It often evokes memories of censorship and state control, making it a sensitive word in discussions of freedom of speech. Understanding this context helps English speakers grasp the emotional and political undertones in Russian literature and media.

Related Concepts:

• революционный (revolutionary)
• диссидентский (dissident)
• антиправительственный (anti-government)