Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'unspoiled'

English Word: unspoiled

Key Russian Translations:

• неиспорченный /nʲɪ.ɪsˈpor.t͡ɕɪn.nɨj/ - [Formal, used for natural or untouched states]
• чистый /ˈt͡ɕɪs.tɨj/ - [Informal, often for cleanliness or purity in everyday contexts]
• нетронутый /nʲɪ.trɐˈnut.ɨj/ - [Formal, emphasizing no interference or alteration]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in discussions of nature, travel, and environmental topics, but not in everyday casual speech).

Difficulty: Intermediate (B1-B2 on CEFR scale for "неиспорченный" and "нетронутый" due to adjective inflections; "чистый" is A2-B1 as it's more basic).

Pronunciation (Russian):

неиспорченный: /nʲɪ.ɪsˈpor.t͡ɕɪn.nɨj/

чистый: /ˈt͡ɕɪs.tɨj/

нетронутый: /nʲɪ.trɐˈnut.ɨj/

Note on неиспорченный: The stress is on the third syllable; be careful with the palatalized 'н' (/nʲ/) at the beginning, which can be tricky for English speakers. Variations in fast speech may soften the 'т͡ɕ' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Not damaged, spoiled, or altered, often referring to natural environments, purity, or innocence.

Translation(s) & Context:

• неиспорченный - Used in formal contexts like environmental discussions or describing untouched landscapes (e.g., unspoiled wilderness).
• чистый - Applied in informal settings for general purity, such as clean air or simple lifestyles.
• нетронутый - Employed in literary or precise contexts to emphasize no human interference.

Usage Examples:

• Эта местность остается неиспорченной природой, несмотря на близость города.

  This area remains unspoiled by nature, despite the proximity of the city.

• Мы нашли чистый пляж, где вода была кристально прозрачной.

  We found a clean beach where the water was crystal clear (informal usage for unspoiled quality).

• В горах есть нетронутые леса, полные дикой жизни.

  In the mountains, there are unspoiled forests full of wildlife.

• Ее детство было неиспорченным заботами, как в сказке.

  Her childhood was unspoiled by worries, like in a fairy tale (metaphorical usage).

• Этот ручей все еще чистый и не загрязнен отходами.

  This stream is still unspoiled and not polluted by waste (emphasizing purity in an environmental context).

Meaning 2: In a figurative sense, meaning innocent or uncorrupted, especially in personal or moral contexts.

Translation(s) & Context:

• неиспорченный - Used for people or ideas that are morally pure or unaffected (e.g., in literature or psychology).
• нетронутый - Less common, but for untouched emotions or memories.

Usage Examples:

• Его взгляд на мир остался неиспорченным цинизмом.

  His view of the world remained unspoiled by cynicism.

• В ее глазах виднелась нетронуттая innocence, как у ребенка.

  In her eyes, there was an unspoiled innocence, like that of a child.

• Эта традиция сохранилась неиспорченной веками.

  This tradition has remained unspoiled for centuries (historical context).

Russian Forms/Inflections:

All key translations are adjectives, which inflect based on gender, number, and case in Russian. "Неиспорченный" and "нетронутый" follow standard first-conjugation adjective patterns, while "чистый" is regular but more common.

For "неиспорченный" (as an example):

"Чистый" follows a similar pattern but is less inflected in informal speech. These adjectives do not have irregular forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • природный (prirodnyj) - More specific to natural origins, often interchangeable in environmental contexts.
  • невинный (nevinnyj) - For figurative innocence, with a moral connotation.
• Antonyms:
  • испорченный (isporchennyj) - Directly opposite, meaning spoiled or corrupted.
  • загрязненный (zagrjaznennyj) - For environmental spoilage.

Related Phrases:

• неиспорченная природа - Unspoiled nature; used in tourism or ecological discussions.
• чистый воздух - Clean air; a common phrase for unpolluted environments.
• нетронутый ландшафт - Untouched landscape; emphasizes preservation in historical contexts.

Usage Notes:

"Unspoiled" translates most accurately to "неиспорченный" in formal or environmental contexts, but choose "чистый" for everyday purity. Be mindful of Russian's grammatical gender and case agreements; for example, pair the adjective with the correct noun form. In informal speech, "чистый" might be preferred for simplicity. When deciding between translations, consider the context: "неиспорченный" for long-term preservation, "нетронутый" for immediate untouched states.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "неиспорченный" incorrectly with the wrong gender or case, e.g., saying "неиспорченный женщина" instead of "неиспорченная женщина" (unspoiled woman).

  Correct: Ensure agreement, as in "неиспорченная женщина". Explanation: Russian adjectives must match the noun's gender, number, and case, which English speakers often overlook.

• Error: Confusing "неиспорченный" with "чистый" in formal writing, leading to understatement (e.g., using "чистый" for a deeply preserved natural site).

  Correct: Use "неиспорченный" for emphasis on unalteration. Explanation: "Чистый" implies surface cleanliness, while "неиспорченный" conveys deeper integrity.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like "неиспорченный" often evoke the vast, untouched landscapes of Siberia or the Russian Far East, symbolizing national pride in natural heritage. This reflects a historical emphasis on environmental preservation amid industrialization, as seen in literature by authors like Chekhov, who romanticized unspoiled rural life.

Related Concepts:

• экология (ekologiya)
• природа (priroda)
• сохранение (soxranenie)