Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'suspect'

English Word: suspect

Key Russian Translations:

• подозреваемый [pədɐzˈrʲevəmɨj] - [Formal, Noun, Singular]
• подозревать [pədɐzˈrʲevatʲ] - [Verb, Informal]

Frequency: Medium - Commonly used in legal, investigative, and everyday contexts, but not as frequent as basic vocabulary like greetings.

Difficulty: B1 - Intermediate level according to CEFR; requires understanding of noun cases for 'подозреваемый' and verb conjugation for 'подозревать'. For 'подозревать', difficulty may vary to B2 if irregular aspects are considered.

Pronunciation (Russian):

подозреваемый: [pədɐzˈrʲevəmɨj]

Note on подозреваемый: The stress is on the third syllable; be careful with the palatalized 'r' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers. Variations in fast speech may soften the vowels.

подозревать: [pədɐzˈrʲevatʲ]

Note on подозревать: The final 'tʲ' is a soft 't' sound; practice with native audio to master the verb's infinitive form. In conjugated forms, stress shifts.

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Meanings and Usage:

As a noun (e.g., a person under suspicion)

Translation(s) & Context:

• подозреваемый - Used in formal contexts like police reports or legal discussions, often implying an individual in a criminal investigation.

Usage Examples:

• В полиции допросили подозреваемого в краже. (V politsii doprosili podozrevaemogo v krazhe.)

  In the police, they interrogated the suspect in the theft.

• Подозреваемый был отпущен под залог. (Podozrevaemyi byl otpuschen pod zalog.)

  The suspect was released on bail.

• Следователь собрал доказательства против подозреваемого. (Sledovatel sobral dokazatelstva protiv podozrevaemogo.)

  The investigator gathered evidence against the suspect.

• Подозреваемый отрицал свою причастность к преступлению. (Podozrevaemyi otrikal svoyu pristavnast' k prestupleniyu.)

  The suspect denied any involvement in the crime.

As a verb (e.g., to have doubts or believe someone is guilty)

Translation(s) & Context:

• подозревать - Used in informal or narrative contexts, such as storytelling or personal opinions, to express suspicion without concrete evidence.

Usage Examples:

• Я подозреваю, что он скрывает правду. (Ya podozrevayu, chto on skryvayet pravdu.)

  I suspect that he is hiding the truth.

• Полиция начала подозревать его в мошенничестве. (Politsiya nachala podozrevat' ego v moshennichestve.)

  The police started suspecting him of fraud.

• Не подозревай меня без оснований! (Ne podozrevay menya bez osnovaniy!)

  Don't suspect me without grounds!

• Она всегда подозревает коллег в интригах. (Ona vsegda podozrevayet kolleg v intrigakh.)

  She always suspects her colleagues of scheming.

• Подозревать кого-то — это не то же самое, что обвинять. (Podozrevat' kogo-to — eto ne to zhe samoe, chto obvinyat'.)

  Suspecting someone is not the same as accusing them.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'подозреваемый' (noun, masculine), it follows standard Russian adjective declension patterns as a past passive participle acting as a noun. It changes by case, number, and gender.

For 'подозревать' (verb, imperfective), it is a first-conjugation verb with regular patterns. It conjugates by tense, aspect, person, and number. Example in present tense:

Note: This verb has a perfective counterpart 'подозреть', but it's less common.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • подозреваемый - подозреваемая (for feminine), обвиняемый (more formal, implying charges)
  • подозревать - сомневаться (to doubt), заподозрить (perfective form, sudden suspicion; differs by implying immediacy)
• Antonyms:
  • подозреваемый - невиновный (innocent)
  • подозревать - верить (to believe)

Related Phrases:

• Подозреваемый в преступлении - A suspect in a crime; used in legal contexts to describe someone under investigation.
• Подозревать в шпионаже - To suspect of espionage; common in thriller narratives or historical discussions.
• Не подлежит подозрению - Beyond suspicion; implies complete trust, often in formal or official language.

Usage Notes:

'Подозреваемый' directly corresponds to 'suspect' as a noun in English, but always consider Russian case endings for grammatical accuracy. For 'подозревать', it's more about ongoing suspicion (imperfective aspect), so use it for processes rather than completed actions. In formal writing, prefer 'подозреваемый' over slang alternatives. When choosing between translations, opt for 'подозревать' in verbal contexts and be mindful of the verb's aspect to match English tenses accurately.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using 'подозревать' without proper conjugation, e.g., saying "Я подозревать" instead of "Я подозреваю". Correct: Always conjugate based on subject (e.g., "Я подозреваю" for first person). This error stems from direct word-for-word translation from English.
• Mistake: Forgetting case endings with 'подозреваемый', e.g., using nominative in all contexts like "Я видел подозреваемый" instead of "Я видел подозреваемого" (accusative). Explanation: Russian nouns change based on their role in the sentence, unlike English, so learners must practice declension.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like 'подозреваемый' often appear in contexts influenced by historical events, such as the Soviet-era investigations. They can carry connotations of mistrust or paranoia, reflecting Russia's complex history with surveillance and justice systems, which might not be as pronounced in English-speaking cultures.

Related Concepts:

• обвиняемый (accused)
• следствие (investigation)
• доказательство (evidence)