Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'suburbanization'

English Word: suburbanization

Key Russian Translations:

• субурбанизация /sʊbʊrbənɪzətsjə/ - [Formal, Technical, Used in academic or urban planning contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in specialized fields like sociology, urban studies, and economics, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Upper Intermediate; Requires familiarity with loanwords and technical vocabulary, as it involves understanding Russian noun declensions and its English-derived roots)

Pronunciation (Russian):

субурбанизация: /sʊbʊrbənɪzətsjə/

Note on субурбанизация: This word is a loanword from English, so pronunciation closely mirrors the original. Pay attention to the stress on the fourth syllable (-ni-), which is common in Russian borrowings. The 'у' in 'суб' is pronounced as a short 'u' sound, similar to 'book' in English.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: The process of population growth and development in suburban areas, often as people move from urban centers.

Translation(s) & Context:

• субурбанизация - Used in formal discussions of urban expansion, such as in sociological reports or policy documents, to describe the spread of residential areas outside cities.

Usage Examples:

• В последние годы субурбанизация стала значительной проблемой в крупных городах России.

  In recent years, suburbanization has become a significant issue in major Russian cities.

• Процесс субурбанизации приводит к изменению ландшафта и демографии пригородов.

  The process of suburbanization leads to changes in the landscape and demographics of suburbs.

• Экономический рост стимулирует субурбанизацию, когда люди ищут более доступное жилье.

  Economic growth stimulates suburbanization, as people seek more affordable housing.

• Субурбанизация в Москве повлияла на транспортную систему, вызвав перегрузки на дорогах.

  Suburbanization in Moscow has affected the transportation system, causing road congestion.

• Из-за субурбанизации традиционные сельские общины постепенно интегрируются в городскую среду.

  Due to suburbanization, traditional rural communities are gradually integrating into urban environments.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Субурбанизация is a feminine noun (feminine singular in its base form) derived from English, and it follows standard Russian noun declension patterns for words ending in -ция (which are typically feminine). It is an abstract noun and does not have irregular forms, but it changes based on case and number as per Russian grammar rules.

Note: This word is relatively unchanging in everyday use but must agree with adjectives and verbs based on its case.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • урбанизация (/ʊrbənɪzətsjə/) - More general term for urbanization, often used interchangeably but focuses on city growth rather than suburbs.
  • расширение пригородов (/rəʂɪrənʲjə prʲɪɡorodɔv/) - Literally "expansion of suburbs," used in less technical contexts with a slight emphasis on physical growth.
• Antonyms:
  • деурбанизация (/dʲɛʊrbənɪzətsjə/) - The process of de-urbanization or population decline in urban areas.
  • урбанистическая концентрация (/ʊrbənɪstʲɪtɕəskəj kəntrətsjə/) - Urban concentration, implying the opposite trend of centralizing populations in cities.

Related Phrases:

• Процесс субурбанизации - (The process of suburbanization) - Refers to the ongoing development and its implications in urban planning.
• Эффекты субурбанизации - (Effects of suburbanization) - Discusses the outcomes, such as environmental or social changes.
• Субурбанизация в России - (Suburbanization in Russia) - A common phrase in academic discussions about regional urban trends.

Usage Notes:

This term directly corresponds to the English "suburbanization" as a borrowed word, making it straightforward for English speakers, but it's primarily used in formal, academic, or professional contexts in Russian. Always ensure the noun agrees with the case required by the sentence structure; for example, use the genitive case (субурбанизации) when indicating possession or origin. When choosing between synonyms like урбанизация, opt for субурбанизация if the focus is specifically on suburbs rather than general urban growth. It's neutral in tone but may carry connotations of modernity and economic development in Russian discourse.

Common Errors:

• Error: Misusing the case, e.g., saying "о субурбанизация" instead of "о субурбанизации" (prepositional case error).

  Correct: "Мы говорим о субурбанизации." (We are talking about suburbanization.)

  Explanation: Russian nouns must change based on case; beginners often forget this with loanwords, leading to grammatical errors.

• Error: Pronouncing it as /sʊbərbænaɪzeɪʃən/ (anglicizing it too much) instead of the Russian-adapted /sʊbʊrbənɪzətsjə/.

  Correct: Practice the Russian vowel sounds to avoid this.

  Explanation: English learners might apply English phonetics, but this can make the word sound unnatural in Russian conversations.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, субурбанизация often reflects post-Soviet economic shifts, where rapid suburban growth in cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg has led to debates about infrastructure and social inequality. It symbolizes modernization but also highlights challenges like urban sprawl, which contrasts with traditional Russian village life, emphasizing a cultural tension between rural heritage and contemporary development.

Related Concepts:

• урбанизация
• миграция
• пригороды
• демография