совет
sovet
The English word "soviet" is translated into Russian as совет (sovet).
The term can refer to things pertaining to the Soviet Union or its republics. Depending on the context, the noun совет can mean a governing body or council or it can mean a suggestion or piece of advice.
Meaning: pertaining to the Soviet Union or its republics (adj)
Which one should you use?
While the noun form is совет, the adjective used to describe things pertaining to the Soviet Union is советский.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective советский must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies, taking the forms советский (masculine), советская (feminine), советское (neuter) and советские (plural).
How do you pronounce it?
sovet
Did you know?
- In modern Russian, the word советчик is frequently used as an insult. While it literally means 'an adviser', it is most often used sarcastically to describe a person who meddles in things that are none of their business.
- The term советский is often used as a nostalgic stylistic marker in modern Russian branding to evoke the reliability and aesthetic of the mid-20th century.
- The word совет was borrowed into Russian from Old Church Slavonic съвѣтъ, which descended from the Proto-Slavic root *sъvětъ.
Examples in context
- Да здравствует Советский Союз!Long live the Soviet Union!This sentence is useful for practicing the use of совет in a celebratory phrase.Tatoeba #3343852 by marafon, translation #435498 by Clavain
- Когда распался Советский Союз?When did the Soviet Union break up?This sentence uses совет to ask about the historical breakup of the Soviet Union.Tatoeba #10189333 by Wezel, translation #10189327 by Amastan
- В Советском Союзе секса не было.There was no sex in the Soviet Union.This sentence uses совет when discussing life in the Soviet Union.Tatoeba #5144201 by Karok, translation #5143005 by deniko
- История Советского СоюзаHistory of the Soviet Union
- Советская конституцияSoviet constitution
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing history at a cafe.
- Ольга OlgaТы читал советские газеты?Ty chital sovetskiye gazety?Did you read Soviet newspapers?
- Андрей AndreyДа, я видел старые советские журналы.Da, ya videl staryye sovetskiye zhurnaly.Yes, I saw old Soviet magazines.
- Ольга OlgaТам были интересные статьи.Tam byli interesnyye stat'i.They had interesting articles.
- Андрей AndreyЭто была совсем другая эпоха.Eto byla sovsem drugaya epokha.It was a completely different era.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries совет, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
