Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'treasonable'

English Word: treasonable

Key Russian Translations:

• Изменнический (/ɪzˈmʲenʲnʲɪt͡ɕɪskʲɪj/) - [Formal, Legal contexts]
• Предательский (/prʲɪdaˈtʲelʲskʲɪj/) - [Formal, Emotional or accusatory contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Used in legal, historical, or political discussions, but not in everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of advanced vocabulary and Russian adjective inflections; varies slightly by translation, with 'Изменнический' being slightly more complex due to its roots)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Изменнический: /ɪzˈmʲenʲnʲɪt͡ɕɪskʲɪj/

Note on Изменнический: The stress is on the second syllable; the 'ч' sound is a soft palatal fricative, which can be challenging for English speakers—similar to the 'ch' in 'loch' but softer.

Предательский: /prʲɪdaˈtʲelʲskʲɪj/

Note on Предательский: Stress falls on the third syllable; the 'т' is pronounced softly, and the word has a strong emotional connotation in spoken Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

Main meaning: Involving or constituting treason, often in a legal or political sense.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Изменнический - Used in formal legal or historical contexts, emphasizing actions that betray the state.
• Предательский - Applied in contexts involving personal or emotional betrayal, often with a moral judgment.

Usage Examples:

• Его изменнические действия привели к аресту.

  His treasonable actions led to his arrest. (Shows use in a legal context with Изменнический.)

• Предательский план был раскрыт до его реализации.

  The treasonable plot was uncovered before its implementation. (Illustrates Предательский in a conspiratorial scenario.)

• В истории России изменнический заговор часто заканчивался казнью.

  In Russian history, a treasonable conspiracy often ended in execution. (Demonstrates Изменнический in a historical narrative.)

• Она обвинила его в предательском поведении во время кризиса.

  She accused him of treasonable behavior during the crisis. (Highlights Предательский in an interpersonal context.)

• Изменнический акт против правительства был осужден обществом.

  The treasonable act against the government was condemned by society. (Shows Изменнический in a broader social context.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'Изменнический' and 'Предательский' are adjectives in Russian, which inflect based on gender, number, and case. Russian adjectives follow the standard adjectival declension patterns, which can be regular but require attention to agreement with nouns.

Note: These adjectives follow regular patterns, but always agree with the noun they modify in gender, number, and case. For example, in plural forms, they become 'Изменнические действия' (treasonable actions).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Предательский (similar to Изменнический, but with a more personal betrayal connotation)
  • Вероломный (treacherous, emphasizing deceit)
• Antonyms:
  • Верный (loyal, used in contexts of fidelity)
  • Преданный (devoted, implying strong allegiance)

Related Phrases:

• Изменнический заговор - A treasonable conspiracy; used in historical or political discussions to describe plots against the state.
• Предательский акт - A treasonable act; often refers to individual betrayals with severe consequences.
• Изменническое поведение - Treasonable behavior; highlights actions that undermine loyalty in a formal setting.

Usage Notes:

'Treasonable' in English directly corresponds to 'Изменнический' or 'Предательский' in Russian, but the choice depends on context: use 'Изменнический' for state-related treason in legal texts, and 'Предательский' for personal or emotional betrayals. Both are formal and rarely used in casual speech; always ensure adjective agreement with the noun. For English learners, note that Russian lacks a direct one-to-one equivalent, so context guides selection—e.g., in historical narratives, 'Изменнический' is preferred.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'Изменнический' without proper inflection, e.g., saying "Изменнический женщина" instead of "Изменническая женщина" (treasonable woman).

  Correct: Изменническая женщина. Explanation: Adjectives must agree in gender; this mistake often stems from English's lack of inflection, leading to confusion in Russian sentence structure.

• Error: Confusing 'Предательский' with 'Верный' due to similar-sounding roots.

  Correct: Use 'Предательский' for betrayal and 'Верный' for loyalty. Explanation: Learners might mix up antonyms, but remembering the core meaning helps—'Предательский' implies active treason, while 'Верный' means faithful.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and history, terms like 'Изменнический' carry heavy connotations due to events such as the purges under Stalin, where accusations of treason were common. This reflects a deep-seated emphasis on loyalty to the state, making such words not just legal but emotionally charged in discussions of national identity and betrayal.

Related Concepts:

• Предательство
• Измена
• Вероломство