Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'sequestrate'

English Word: sequestrate

Key Russian Translations:

• секвестировать [sʲɪk.vʲɪs.tʲɪ.rə.'va.tʲ] - [Formal, Legal context]

Frequency: Low (This term is specialized and rarely used in everyday Russian conversation, primarily in legal or academic contexts.)

Difficulty: C1 (Advanced learners; requires familiarity with formal legal terminology and verb conjugations in Russian.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

секвестировать: [sʲɪk.vʲɪs.tʲɪ.rə.'va.tʲ] (The stress is on the fourth syllable; note the soft consonants 'с' and 'т' which affect the pronunciation.)

Note on секвестировать: This word features palatalization common in Russian verbs, making it challenging for English speakers. The 'в' sound softens before vowels.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: To seize and hold assets or property temporarily, often in a legal context (e.g., in bankruptcy proceedings).

Translation(s) & Context:

• секвестировать - Used in formal legal or financial discussions, such as court orders or asset management.

Usage Examples:

• Суд секвестировал имущество компании в связи с банкротством.

  The court sequestered the company's property due to bankruptcy.

• Власти решили секвестировать активы подозреваемого для предотвращения отмывания денег.

  Authorities decided to sequester the suspect's assets to prevent money laundering.

• Адвокат рекомендовал клиенту секвестировать средства до разрешения спора.

  The lawyer recommended sequestering the funds until the dispute is resolved.

• Финансовый кризис вынудил банк секвестировать вклады крупных инвесторов.

  The financial crisis forced the bank to sequester deposits from major investors.

Meaning 2: To isolate or separate something, such as in a medical or scientific context (less common translation).

Translation(s) & Context:

• секвестировать - Applied in technical or scientific scenarios, but less frequently than in legal contexts; often interchangeable with "изолировать" for broader isolation.

Usage Examples:

• Ученые смогли секвестировать вредные вещества в лабораторных условиях.

  Scientists were able to sequester harmful substances in laboratory conditions.

• Для эксперимента необходимо секвестировать образцы от внешних факторов.

  For the experiment, it is necessary to sequester samples from external factors.

• Врачи советуют секвестировать пациента для предотвращения распространения инфекции.

  Doctors advise sequestering the patient to prevent the spread of infection.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Секвестировать" is a verb of the first conjugation in Russian, derived from a borrowed word (from Latin via English). It follows regular patterns but can be irregular in some aspects due to its foreign origin. Below is a table of its key inflections:

Note: The verb is imperfective by nature and does not have a perfective counterpart in standard usage. It remains unchanged in infinitive form.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: изолировать (izolirovat' - more general isolation), конфисковать (konfiskovat' - specifically for seizure of property; differs by implying permanent action)
• Antonyms: освобождать (osvobozhdat' - to release or free), возвращать (vozvrashchat' - to return)

Related Phrases:

• секвестировать активы - To sequester assets; used in financial or legal contexts to describe temporary holding of property.
• секвестировать средства - To sequester funds; common in discussions of economic sanctions or disputes.
• секвестировать пациента - To sequester a patient; refers to isolation in medical settings, often during outbreaks.

Usage Notes:

This translation corresponds closely to the English "sequestrate" in legal contexts, emphasizing temporary seizure rather than permanent confiscation. Use "секвестировать" in formal written documents or professional speech; avoid it in casual conversation as it may sound overly technical. When choosing between translations, opt for "секвестировать" for precise legal equivalence, but "изолировать" for broader isolation scenarios. Grammatically, ensure proper verb conjugation based on subject and tense to maintain agreement in Russian sentences.

Common Errors:

• Confusing "секвестировать" with "конфисковать": English learners often misuse "секвестировать" when they mean permanent seizure. Incorrect: "Суд конфисковал имущество" (if temporary). Correct: "Суд секвестировал имущество". Explanation: "Секвестировать" implies temporary action, while "конфисковать" is for permanent confiscation.
• Incorrect conjugation: Beginners might say "секвестируеть" instead of "секвестировать". Correct form: Use the infinitive as shown. Explanation: Russian verbs end in -овать for first conjugation; always check the stem for palatalization.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian legal and financial contexts, "секвестировать" often appears in discussions of international sanctions or domestic bankruptcy laws, reflecting Russia's complex economic history post-Soviet era. It carries a connotation of state intervention, which can evoke sensitivities related to property rights and government oversight.

Related Concepts:

• банкротство (bankruptcy)
• санкции (sanctions)
• изъятие (seizure)