Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'stereotypical'

English Word: stereotypical

Key Russian Translations:

• стереотипный [stərʲɪtʲɪpˈnɨj] - [Adjective, General use, Formal or Informal depending on context]

Frequency: Medium (Common in discussions of culture, media, and social issues, but not everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate, as it requires understanding of abstract concepts like stereotypes; suitable for learners with a grasp of Russian adjectives and cultural nuances)

Pronunciation (Russian):

стереотипный: [stərʲɪtʲɪpˈnɨj]

Note on стереотипный: The stress falls on the third syllable ("tip"), and the "ы" sound can be tricky for English speakers, similar to a short, centralized vowel. Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Relating to or characteristic of a stereotype (a widely held but oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing).

Translation(s) & Context:

• стереотипный - Used in contexts discussing cultural, social, or media representations; applicable in both formal essays and informal conversations about perceptions.

Usage Examples:

• Это стереотипный образ русского в голливудских фильмах.

  This is a stereotypical image of a Russian in Hollywood films.

• Она избегает стереотипных ролей в театре.

  She avoids stereotypical roles in theater.

• Стереотипный подход к воспитанию детей устарел.

  The stereotypical approach to child-rearing is outdated.

• В этой книге автор разрушает стереотипный взгляд на историю.

  In this book, the author dismantles the stereotypical view of history.

• Стереотипный юмор часто основан на культурных предубеждениях.

  Stereotypical humor is often based on cultural prejudices.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Стереотипный" is an adjective in Russian, which follows the standard adjectival declension patterns. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. Below is a table outlining its basic inflections:

Note: This follows regular adjective patterns, so there are no irregularities. In short forms (e.g., for predicates), it can become "стереотипен" for masculine singular, but this is less common in modern usage.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • шаблонный (shablónnyy) - More neutral, often used for "template-like" or formulaic contexts.
  • клишированный (klishírovannyj) - Implies something clichéd or overused, with a slightly negative connotation.
• Antonyms:
  • оригинальный (origínálnyj) - Meaning "original" or "unique," contrasting with stereotypical uniformity.
  • нестандартный (nestándartnyj) - Meaning "non-standard" or "unconventional."

Related Phrases:

• Стереотипное мышление (Stereotipnoye myshleniye) - Stereotypical thinking; refers to rigid, preconceived ideas.
• Разрушать стереотипы (Razrushatʹ stereotipy) - To break stereotypes; used in contexts of challenging assumptions.
• Национальные стереотипы (Natsiónalʹnye stereotipy) - National stereotypes; common in cultural discussions.

Usage Notes:

"Стереотипный" directly corresponds to "stereotypical" in English, emphasizing oversimplified generalizations. It is versatile for both formal (e.g., academic writing) and informal use (e.g., casual debates), but be cautious of its negative implications in sensitive topics like ethnicity or gender. When choosing between synonyms like "шаблонный," opt for it if the context is more about routine or formulaic aspects rather than social stereotypes. Grammatically, ensure it agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case, as per standard Russian adjective rules.

Common Errors:

• Common Error: Using "стереотип" (a noun meaning "stereotype") instead of the adjective "стереотипный." For example, learners might say "Это стереотип человек" instead of "Это стереотипный человек."

  Correct Usage: "Это стереотипный человек" (This is a stereotypical person). Explanation: "Стереотип" is a noun and needs the appropriate adjective form to describe another noun.

• Common Error: Forgetting case agreement, e.g., saying "в стереотипный мире" instead of "в стереотипном мире" in the prepositional case.

  Correct Usage: "В стереотипном мире" (In a stereotypical world). Explanation: Adjectives must match the case of the noun, here prepositional.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "стереотипный" often appears in discussions about national identities, such as the Western stereotype of Russians as stoic or vodka-loving, which can be both humorous and sensitive. Historically, Soviet-era propaganda reinforced certain stereotypes, and modern media continues to challenge them, making this word key in conversations about cultural representation and identity.

Related Concepts:

• предрассудок (predrassúdok) - Prejudice
• миф (mif) - Myth
• образ (obraz) - Image