Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'southeastern'

English Word: southeastern

Key Russian Translations:

• юго-восточный [IPA: jʊɡə vɐˈstɔʧnɨj] - [Adjective, used for geographical directions]

Frequency: Medium (This term is commonly used in geographical, academic, or travel contexts but not in everyday casual conversation.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, per CEFR; requires understanding of compound words and directional prefixes, suitable for learners with basic Russian grammar knowledge.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

юго-восточный: [IPA: jʊɡə vɐˈstɔʧnɨj]

Note on юго-восточный: The stress falls on the third syllable ("stɔʧnɨj"), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the soft consonants and vowel reductions in spoken Russian. Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Pertaining to the southeast direction or region (e.g., describing locations, regions, or orientations).

Translation(s) & Context:

• юго-восточный - Used in formal and geographical contexts, such as describing parts of a country or map directions.

Usage Examples:

• Юго-восточный регион России богат природными ресурсами.

  The southeastern region of Russia is rich in natural resources.

• В юго-восточном направлении расположен ближайший аэропорт.

  The nearest airport is located in the southeastern direction.

• Юго-восточные ветры часто приносят дождь в эту часть страны.

  Southeastern winds often bring rain to this part of the country.

• Город известен своей юго-восточной кухней, вдохновленной азиатскими традициями.

  The city is known for its southeastern cuisine, inspired by Asian traditions.

• Мы планируем поездку в юго-восточные штаты США.

  We are planning a trip to the southeastern states of the USA.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

юго-восточный is an adjective in Russian and follows the standard adjective declension patterns. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. There are no irregularities, but it can change based on context.

Note: This adjective does not change in short form or have special verbal aspects, as it is not a verb.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: восточный (eastern) - More general, used for purely eastern directions; южный (southern) - Overlaps in some contexts but less precise.
• Antonyms: северо-западный (northwestern) - Directly opposite in directional terms; западный (western) - For westward orientations.

Related Phrases:

• Юго-восточная Азия - Southeastern Asia; Refers to a geographical region including countries like Thailand and Indonesia.
• Юго-восточный ветер - Southeastern wind; Used in weather reports to describe directional winds.
• Юго-восточное направление - Southeastern direction; Common in navigation or travel contexts.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "юго-восточный" directly corresponds to the English "southeastern" in geographical and directional contexts. It is typically used in formal writing, such as academic papers, maps, or news articles, rather than informal speech. When choosing this term, ensure it agrees with the noun's gender, number, and case. For example, if the English user is translating phrases involving regions, they should pair it with appropriate Russian nouns like "регион" (region). Avoid using it in casual conversations where simpler terms like "восток" (east) might suffice.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "юго-восточный" without proper declension, e.g., saying "в юго-восточный город" when it should be "в юго-восточном городе" for prepositional case.
  Correct: в юго-восточном городе (in the southeastern city). Explanation: Russian adjectives must match the case of the noun, which English learners often overlook.
• Error: Confusing it with "южный" (southern), leading to inaccurate translations like "Southeastern Europe" as "Южный Европа" instead of "Юго-восточная Европа".
  Correct: Юго-восточная Европа. Explanation: "Южный" only covers south, not the southeast combination, so context is key.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and media, terms like "юго-восточный" often appear in discussions of geopolitics or travel, such as referring to Southeastern Europe or Asia. It carries no strong cultural connotations but reflects Russia's vast geography, where directional terms are crucial for understanding regional identities and histories.

Related Concepts:

• южный (southern)
• восточный (eastern)
• северо-восточный (northeastern)