Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'tory'

English Word: tory

Key Russian Translations:

• Тори [ˈto.rʲi] - [Proper noun, referring to the British Conservative Party; Informal in political discussions]
• Консерватор [kən.sʲerˈva.tər] - [Formal, general term for a conservative politician or supporter]

Frequency: Medium (Common in political contexts, especially in media or academic discussions about British politics, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; Requires understanding of political terminology and basic Russian noun declensions; For 'Тори', it's straightforward as a proper noun; For 'Консерватор', involves adjective-like behavior in sentences)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Тори: [ˈto.rʲi]

Note on Тори: The stress is on the first syllable. This is a transliteration of the English word, so pronunciation closely mimics the original, with a soft 'r' sound typical in Russian.

Консерватор: [kən.sʲerˈva.tər]

Note on Консерватор: Stress on the third syllable; The 'с' is pronounced as [s], and the word ends with a soft consonant, which may vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A member or supporter of the British Conservative Party

Translation(s) & Context:

• Тори - Used in informal or direct references to the party or its members, often in news or casual political talk.
• Консерватор - Employed in more formal contexts, such as academic writing or when discussing conservative ideologies broadly.

Usage Examples:

• В Великобритании Тори традиционно поддерживают монархию и консервативные ценности.

  In the United Kingdom, Tories traditionally support the monarchy and conservative values.

• Мой дядя — убежденный консерватор, он всегда голосует за партию Тори.

  My uncle is a convinced conservative; he always votes for the Tory party.

• Консерваторы в парламенте выступили против реформ, предложенных оппозицией.

  The Conservatives in parliament spoke out against the reforms proposed by the opposition.

• Тори выиграли выборы благодаря своей экономической платформе.

  The Tories won the election thanks to their economic platform.

• Как типичный консерватор, она предпочитает стабильность переменам.

  As a typical conservative, she prefers stability over change.

Meaning 2: Historically, a political faction in 17th-18th century Britain

Translation(s) & Context:

• Тори - Used in historical contexts to refer directly to the original faction.

Usage Examples:

• В эпоху Реставрации Тори выступали за восстановление монархии.

  During the Restoration era, Tories advocated for the restoration of the monarchy.

• Историки часто сравнивают ранних Тори с современными консерваторами.

  Historians often compare early Tories with modern conservatives.

• Тори в 18 веке поддерживали церковь и аристократию.

  Tories in the 18th century supported the church and aristocracy.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'Тори' is a proper noun and typically does not inflect in modern Russian, remaining unchanged in most cases (e.g., nominative: Тори; genitive: Тори, though it might be used without change).

'Консерватор' is a masculine noun (from the adjective 'консервативный') and follows the standard second declension pattern for nouns ending in a consonant. Below is a table of its inflections:

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Консервативный политик (Conservative politician; More descriptive and interchangeable in formal contexts)
  • Правый (Right-wing; Used for broader ideological alignment, with a slight difference in connotation)
• Antonyms:
  • Либерал (Liberal; Represents opposing political views)
  • Социалист (Socialist; Indicates left-leaning ideologies)

Related Phrases:

• Партия Тори (The Tory Party) - Refers to the official political party in the UK.
• Консервативная политика (Conservative politics) - Discusses policies associated with conservative ideologies.
• Тори в парламенте (Tories in parliament) - Common phrase for describing party members in legislative roles.

Usage Notes:

When translating 'tory' to Russian, 'Тори' is best for direct references to the British Conservative Party, while 'Консерватор' is more versatile for general conservative figures. Be mindful of context: in formal writing, use 'Консерватор' to align with Russian political terminology. Note that Russian often requires agreement in gender and case, so inflect accordingly (e.g., 'консерватора' in genitive). For English learners, choose 'Тори' when specificity to British politics is needed, as it's a direct borrowing.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'Тори' as a common noun without capitalization, e.g., "тори политик" instead of "Тори политик". Correct: Always capitalize as it's a proper noun. Explanation: In Russian, proper nouns like party names are capitalized, similar to English.

• Error: Failing to inflect 'Консерватор' properly, e.g., saying "Я видел консерватор" instead of "Я видел консерватора" in accusative case. Correct: "Я видел консерватора". Explanation: Russian nouns change based on case, so learners must apply the correct ending for grammatical accuracy.

Cultural Notes:

The term 'Tory' originates from 17th-century British politics and carries historical connotations of loyalty to the monarchy. In Russian culture, discussions of 'Тори' often involve comparisons to Russian political parties like United Russia, highlighting differences in democratic systems and the evolution of conservatism in post-Soviet Russia.

Related Concepts:

• Либерал
• Социалист
• Консерватизм