Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'systemic'

English Word: systemic

Key Russian Translations:

• системный [ˈsistʲɪmnɨj] - [Formal; used in technical or scientific contexts]
• систематический [sistʲiməˈtʲit͡ɕɪskʲɪj] - [Formal; implies a methodical or organized approach]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in academic, medical, and technical discussions, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian adjective forms and vocabulary related to systems and processes)

Pronunciation (Russian):

системный: [ˈsistʲɪmnɨj]

систематический: [sistʲiməˈtʲit͡ɕɪskʲɪj]

Note on системный: The stress is on the first syllable; be aware of the palatalized 'т' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers. Variations may occur in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Relating to a system as a whole, affecting the entire structure (e.g., in medicine or sociology)

Translation(s) & Context:

• системный - Used in formal contexts like medical diagnoses or organizational analysis, emphasizing a comprehensive impact.
• систематический - Applied when describing methodical processes, such as in education or research.

Usage Examples:

• Врачи диагностировали системное заболевание, затрагивающее весь организм.

  Doctors diagnosed a systemic illness affecting the entire body.

• Эта реформа направлена на системные изменения в образовании.

  This reform is aimed at systemic changes in education.

• Систематический подход к изучению языка помогает достичь лучших результатов.

  A systematic approach to language learning helps achieve better results.

• Без системного анализа проблемы не будут решены.

  Without a systemic analysis, the problems won't be solved.

• Систематическое планирование мероприятий повышает их эффективность.

  Systematic planning of events increases their efficiency.

Meaning 2: Widespread or pervasive throughout a system (e.g., in social or economic contexts)

Translation(s) & Context:

• системный - Common in discussions of societal issues, highlighting broad influence.
• систематический - Used for ongoing, structured patterns, such as in policy-making.

Usage Examples:

• Системная коррупция подрывает доверие к правительству.

  Systemic corruption undermines trust in the government.

• В этой компании системные проблемы с управлением персоналом.

  In this company, there are systemic issues with staff management.

• Систематическое игнорирование правил приводит к хаосу.

  Systematic ignoring of rules leads to chaos.

• Системные улучшения инфраструктуры необходимы для экономического роста.

  Systemic improvements to infrastructure are necessary for economic growth.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "системный" and "систематический" are adjectives, which inflect according to Russian grammar rules for gender, number, and case. Russian adjectives agree with the nouns they modify.

Note: These adjectives follow regular patterns for first-declension adjectives in Russian. They do not have irregular forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • комплексный (complex; broader and more encompassing)
  • общий (general; less specific to systems)
  • всеобъемлющий (comprehensive; emphasizes totality)
• Antonyms:
  • локальный (local; contrasts with widespread impact)
  • частный (partial; implies incompleteness)

Related Phrases:

• Системный анализ - Systemic analysis; a methodical examination of interconnected parts.
• Систематический подход - Systematic approach; a structured method for problem-solving.
• Системные изменения - Systemic changes; reforms affecting the entire system.
• Всесторонний системный обзор - Comprehensive systemic review; a thorough evaluation of a system.

Usage Notes:

"Системный" directly corresponds to the English "systemic" in contexts like medicine or social sciences, while "систематический" aligns more with "systematic," emphasizing order and method. Use "системный" for issues that permeate an entire system, and prefer "систематический" in educational or procedural contexts. Be mindful of Russian adjective agreement with nouns, as errors here are common for English learners. In formal writing, these words enhance precision, but in casual speech, simpler alternatives like "общий" might be used.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "системный" without proper inflection, e.g., saying "системный проблема" instead of "системная проблема" (for a feminine noun).

  Correct: "Системная проблема" – Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify. This mistake often stems from English's lack of such agreements.

• Error: Confusing "системный" with "систематический," e.g., using "систематический" for a medical condition when "системный" is more appropriate.

  Correct: "Системное заболевание" – Explanation: "Систематический" implies methodical processes, not pervasive effects, so choose based on context to avoid semantic errors.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and language, terms like "системный" often reflect the historical emphasis on structured systems in Soviet-era planning and modern Russian bureaucracy. For instance, discussions of "системные проблемы" in media may allude to deep-rooted institutional issues, evoking a sense of pervasive inefficiency or the need for holistic reform, which resonates with Russia's complex administrative history.

Related Concepts:

• структурный (structural)
• организационный (organizational)
• интегрированный (integrated)