Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Washingtonian'

English Word: Washingtonian

Key Russian Translations:

• вашингтонианец [vəʃɪŋtoˈniənɛts] - [Formal, used in historical or geographical contexts]

Frequency: Low (This term is not commonly used in everyday Russian conversation; it's more specific to discussions about American history or geography.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with proper nouns and noun declensions in Russian.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

вашингтонианец: [vəʃɪŋtoˈniənɛts]

Note on вашингтонианец: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("niə"), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the soft consonants and vowel reductions in Russian. Pay attention to the "ш" sound, similar to "sh" in "sheep".

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A native or inhabitant of Washington, D.C., or Washington state (as a demonym).

Translation(s) & Context:

• вашингтонианец - Used in formal writing, historical discussions, or when referring to American regional identities; often in contexts like biographies or travelogues.

Usage Examples:

• Он родился в Вашингтоне и всегда гордо называет себя вашингтонианцем.

  He was born in Washington and always proudly calls himself a Washingtonian.

• Многие вашингтонианцы переезжают в другие штаты в поисках работы.

  Many Washingtonians move to other states in search of work.

• Как вашингтонианец, она хорошо знает историю Белого дома.

  As a Washingtonian, she knows the history of the White House well.

• Вашингтонианцы часто обсуждают политику за ужином.

  Washingtonians often discuss politics over dinner.

• Этот вашингтонианец стал известным писателем в Нью-Йорке.

  This Washingtonian became a famous writer in New York.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Вашингтонианец" is a masculine noun in Russian, derived from a proper noun. It follows the standard first-declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant. Below is a table outlining its basic inflections:

Note: This word does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward for learners once the basic declension rules are understood.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • житель Вашингтона (more general term for "resident of Washington") - Used interchangeably in everyday contexts, but less specific to the demonym.
  • абориген Вашингтона (implies original inhabitant, with a slight connotation of indigenous roots).
• Antonyms:
  • иностранец (foreigners or non-locals) - In the context of American regional identity.

Related Phrases:

• Гордый вашингтонианец - A proud Washingtonian; used to describe someone with strong regional pride.
• Жизнь вашингтонианца - Life of a Washingtonian; often in discussions about urban lifestyle.
• Вашингтонианский акцент - Washingtonian accent; refers to regional speech patterns, with the explanation that it may include influences from American English dialects.

Usage Notes:

This Russian translation corresponds closely to the English "Washingtonian" as a demonym, but it's not a high-frequency word in Russian. Use "вашингтонианец" in formal or written contexts, such as academic papers or historical texts, rather than casual conversation. Be mindful of Russian noun declensions when integrating it into sentences. If the context involves Washington D.C. specifically, you might pair it with "из Вашингтона" for clarity. Choose this term over more general ones like "житель" when emphasizing regional identity.

Common Errors:

• English learners often forget to decline the noun properly. For example, incorrectly saying "о вашингтонианец" instead of "о вашингтонианце" in the prepositional case. Correct usage: Use the proper case, e.g., "Я встретил вашингтонианца" (I met a Washingtonian).

• Confusing it with similar-sounding words like "вашингтонианский" (adjectival form, meaning "of Washington"). Error: Saying "Он вашингтонианецский" (wrong); Correct: "Он вашингтонианский житель" if needed.

Cultural Notes:

The term "вашингтонианец" carries connotations of American patriotism and regional pride, often linked to George Washington or the political hub of Washington D.C. In Russian culture, such demonyms are less common and may be used in translations of American literature or media to highlight U.S. regional identities, reflecting Russia's historical interest in American history during the Cold War era.

Related Concepts:

• американец (American)
• житель США (Resident of the USA)
• ньюйоркец (New Yorker)