Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'unruly'

English Word: unruly

Key Russian Translations:

• Непослушный (Neposlushnyy) - [nʲɪ.pɐˈsluʂ.nɨj] - [Informal, often used for people or children]
• Буйный (Buynyy) - [ˈbuj.nɨj] - [Formal, implies wild or violent behavior]
• Неуправляемый (Neupravlyaemyy) - [nʲɪ.ʊˈprav.lʲa.ɛ.mɨj] - [Formal, used for objects or situations that are hard to control]

Frequency: Medium - The word and its translations are commonly encountered in everyday Russian conversations, literature, and media, but not as ubiquitous as basic adjectives.

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) - Learners at this level should grasp the basic usage, though nuances in context may require more practice. For "буйный", it might lean towards B2 due to its stronger connotations.

Pronunciation (Russian):

Непослушный: [nʲɪ.pɐˈsluʂ.nɨj]

Note on Непослушный: The stress is on the third syllable; be careful with the soft 'ш' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers. Variations in regional accents may soften the 'л'.

Буйный: [ˈbuj.nɨj]

Note on Буйный: Pronounce the initial 'б' as a voiced bilabial stop; it's straightforward but can sound emphatic in speech.

Неуправляемый: [nʲɪ.ʊˈprav.lʲa.ɛ.mɨj]

Note on Неуправляемый: This is a longer word; focus on the vowel reductions in unstressed syllables, common in Russian. Audio practice is recommended.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: Difficult to control or discipline, often describing behavior or objects.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Непослушный - Used in informal contexts like parenting or education, e.g., for a misbehaving child.
• Буйный - Applied in more intense scenarios, such as crowds or events, implying chaos or aggression.
• Неуправляемый - Common in technical or abstract contexts, like machinery or emotions that are out of control.

Usage Examples:

• Дети в классе были непослушными и не слушали учителя.

  The children in the class were unruly and didn't listen to the teacher.

• Во время митинга толпа стала буйной, и полиция вмешалась.

  During the rally, the crowd became unruly, and the police intervened.

• Эта машина неуправляемая на скользкой дороге, нужно быть осторожным.

  This car is unruly on slippery roads; you need to be careful.

• Его непослушные волосы всегда торчат в разные стороны.

  His unruly hair always sticks out in all directions.

• Буйные волны шторма сделали плавание опасным.

  The unruly waves of the storm made sailing dangerous.

Secondary Meaning: Disorderly or rebellious in nature.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Буйный - In historical or literary contexts, often describing rebellious groups.
• Неуправляемый - For abstract concepts like emotions in psychology.

Usage Examples:

• В романе описывается буйная молодёжь, которая противится авторитетам.

  The novel describes unruly youth who resist authorities.

• Его неуправляемые эмоции часто приводят к конфликтам.

  His unruly emotions often lead to conflicts.

• Непослушные протесты в городе нарушили общественный порядок.

  The unruly protests in the city disrupted public order.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

These translations are primarily adjectives, which inflect based on gender, number, and case in Russian. Adjectives like these follow standard patterns but can have irregularities in certain forms.

Note: These adjectives agree with the nouns they modify. For feminine and neuter forms, add appropriate endings (e.g., Непослушная for feminine singular). They are regular but require attention to soft consonants.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Взбалмошный (Vzbalmoshnyy) - More playful unruliness.
  • Беспокойный (Bespokoinyy) - Emphasizes restlessness.
  • Недисциплинированный (Nedisciplinirovannyy) - Focuses on lack of discipline.
• Antonyms:
  • Послушный (Poslushnyy)
  • Управляемый (Upravlyaemyy)
  • Спокойный (Spokoinyy)

Related Phrases:

• Непослушный ребёнок - A naughty or unruly child; used in parenting contexts to describe behavioral issues.
• Буйная вечеринка - A wild party; implies an exciting but chaotic gathering.
• Неуправляемый процесс - An uncontrollable process; common in scientific or business discussions.

Usage Notes:

"Unruly" directly corresponds to adjectives like "непослушный" in casual settings or "буйный" for more intense scenarios. Choose based on context: use "непослушный" for everyday disobedience, but "буйный" for public disorder to avoid understatement. Be mindful of gender and case agreements in Russian sentences. For English learners, note that Russian adjectives often require more grammatical precision than in English.

• In formal writing, "неуправляемый" is preferred for abstract concepts.
• Avoid direct word-for-word translation; adapt to the cultural nuance where Russian emphasizes emotional intensity.

Common Errors:

English learners often misuse case endings, e.g., saying "непослушный дом" instead of "непослушный ребенок" without proper context. Correct: Use genitive for possession, like "в непослушном ребенке" (in the unruly child). Another error is confusing with synonyms; for instance, using "беспокойный" when "буйный" is needed for stronger unruliness. Explanation: Russian requires agreement in gender, number, and case, so always check the noun's form.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like "буйный" can evoke historical contexts, such as the unruly Cossacks in literature, symbolizing freedom and rebellion against authority. This adds a layer of romanticism or criticism, depending on the narrative, which English speakers might not immediately grasp without cultural exposure.

Related Concepts:

• Восстание (Vosstaniye)
• Бунт (Bunt)
• Дисциплина (Distsiplina)