Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'unspotted'

English Word: unspotted

Key Russian Translations:

• незaпятнанный (/nʲɪzɐˈpʲatnənːɨj/) - [Formal; used in literary or moral contexts]

Frequency: Low (This word and its translations are not commonly used in everyday Russian conversation but appear in literature or formal writing.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian adjective declensions and formal vocabulary, as per CEFR standards.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

незaпятнанный: /nʲɪzɐˈpʲatnənːɨj/

Note on незaпятнанный: The stress falls on the third syllable ("pʲat"), and the initial "н" is palatalized. Be cautious with the soft sign (ь) which affects pronunciation. Variations may occur in regional dialects.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Not marked with spots (literal, e.g., physical appearance)

Translation(s) & Context:

• незaпятнанный - Used in formal descriptions of objects or animals, emphasizing purity or flawlessness in a physical sense.

Usage Examples:

• Её платье было незaпятнанным, несмотря на дождь. (Her dress was unspotted, despite the rain.)

  English Translation: Her dress was unspotted, despite the rain.

• В зоопарке мы увидели незaпятнанного леопарда. (In the zoo, we saw an unspotted leopard.)

  English Translation: In the zoo, we saw an unspotted leopard.

• Этот фрукт незaпятнанный, его можно есть сразу. (This fruit is unspotted, so it can be eaten right away.)

  English Translation: This fruit is unspotted, so it can be eaten right away.

Meaning 2: Pure or unstained (figurative, e.g., moral or reputational)

Translation(s) & Context:

• незaпятнанный - Applied in ethical or abstract contexts, such as reputation or character, often in formal or literary Russian.

Usage Examples:

• Его незaпятнанная репутация помогла ему в карьере. (His unspotted reputation helped him in his career.)

  English Translation: His unspotted reputation helped him in his career.

• В истории она осталась как незaпятнанная героиня. (In history, she remained as an unspotted heroine.)

  English Translation: In history, she remained as an unspotted heroine.

• Душа ребёнка всегда незaпятнанная. (A child's soul is always unspotted.)

  English Translation: A child's soul is always unspotted.

• Несмотря на трудности, его честь осталась незaпятнанной. (Despite the difficulties, his honor remained unspotted.)

  English Translation: Despite the difficulties, his honor remained unspotted.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"незaпятнанный" is an adjective in Russian, which means it follows standard adjective declension patterns. It is invariable in gender, number, and case only in its base form, but typically declines based on the noun it modifies. The word is regular in its inflections.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: чистый (chistyy - clean, pure), непорочный (neporochnyy - immaculate, with a moral connotation)
• Antonyms: запятнанный (zapjatnannyj - stained, spotted)

Note: "чистый" is more general and can be used in everyday contexts, while "незaпятнанный" implies a deeper moral purity.

Related Phrases:

• незaпятнанная репутация - Unspotted reputation (Refers to a flawless public image in professional or social contexts.)
• незaпятнанная совесть - Unspotted conscience (Used to describe moral integrity without guilt.)
• незaпятнанный путь - Unspotted path (Figuratively means a life free from mistakes or stains.)

Usage Notes:

"незaпятнанный" is a formal adjective often used in literary or philosophical discussions, directly corresponding to the English "unspotted" in its figurative sense. It is typically restricted to written Russian or formal speech; in casual conversation, simpler synonyms like "чистый" are preferred. When using this word, ensure it agrees in case, number, and gender with the noun it modifies, as per standard Russian grammar. For multiple translations, choose "незaпятнанный" for moral contexts and "непятнистый" (if applicable) for literal ones based on the scenario.

Common Errors:

• Error: Failing to decline the adjective correctly, e.g., using "незaпятнанный" in all cases. Correct: In genitive singular masculine, it should be "незaпятнанного". Example of error: "Я видел незaпятнанный домa" (incorrect). Correct: "Я видел незaпятнанного домa" in appropriate contexts.

• Error: Overusing in informal settings, which can sound overly dramatic. Explanation: Stick to formal writing; in speech, opt for "чистый" to avoid sounding unnatural.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like "незaпятнанный" often carry connotations of moral purity or innocence, influenced by historical literature such as works by Tolstoy or Dostoevsky. It reflects a cultural emphasis on personal integrity and redemption, where an "unspotted" character is idealized in stories of heroism or tragedy.

Related Concepts:

• чистый
• непорочный
• бессмертный (immortal, in a metaphorical sense of enduring purity)