наруше́ние
narušénijeneuter
The English phrase violation can be translated into Russian as наруше́ние (narušénije). If unsure, use наруше́ние. Wiktionary also lists несоблюде́ние (nesobljudénije).
Meaning: act or instance of violating (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| наруше́ние | narušénije | neuter |
| несоблюде́ние | nesobljudénije | neuter |
The word наруше́ние is a formal term used in legal, ethical or moral contexts to describe an act of violation. For a specific focus on a legal violation or an offense, the formal term Правонарушение is used.
What does it mean word for word?
The noun наруше́ние is derived from the verb наруши́ть, which means to break, violate or disturb.
Which one should you use?
While наруше́ние refers to the act of breaking a rule or law, несоблюде́ние specifically emphasizes the failure to comply with or observe a regulation or standard.
How does it change in a sentence?
наруше́ние is a neuter noun. It changes its ending to наруше́ния when used in the genitive singular or in the nominative/accusative plural.
How do you pronounce it?
narušénije
Did you know?
- The word наруше́ние is used not only for laws but also for medical conditions, such as a 'violation' of sleep or a 'violation' of the heart rhythm.
- In Russian, the root of наруше́ние is shared with the word нару́жно, which means 'externally'.
- A 'traffic violation' is often called наруше́ние ПДД, where ПДД is an abbreviation for the 'Rules of Road Movement' that every Russian driver must memorize.
Examples in context
- Это нарушение закона и может повлечь серьезные последствия.This is a violation of the law and can have serious consequences.
- Это грубое наруше́ние правил.Eto gruboye narusheniye pravil.This is a gross violation of the rules.
- Наруше́ние режима работы недопустимо.Narusheniye rezhima raboty nedopustimo.A violation of the work schedule is unacceptable.
- Мы зафиксировали наруше́ние тишины.My zafiksirovali narusheniye tishiny.We recorded a violation of the peace (noise violation).
Example conversation
Alexander and Olga are discussing a problem at their office.
- Александр AleksandrОльга, это серьёзное наруше́ние.Ol'ga, eto seryoznoye narusheniye.Olga, this is a serious violation.
- Ольга OlgaЯ знаю, Александр, это очень плохо.Ya znayu, Aleksandr, eto ochen' plokho.I know, Alexander, it is very bad.
- Александр AleksandrНужно немедленно исправить это наруше́ние.Nuzhno nemedlenno ispravit' eto narusheniye.We must fix this violation immediately.
- Ольга OlgaЯ всё исправлю сегодня.Ya vsyo ispravlyu segodnya.I will fix everything today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “violation” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
