sowjetisch
Soviet
Dieses Wort beschreibt Dinge oder Personen, die aus einem früheren sehr großen Land im Osten Europas und in Asien kommen, das es von 1922 bis 1991 gab.
Definition & meaning
The adjective sowjetisch means "Soviet" or "pertaining to the Soviet Union." It is used to describe anything originating from, relating to, or characteristic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), including its government, culture, ideology, or people.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is an adjective derived from the noun Sowjet , which is a loanword from the Russian sovet (council). Historically, these councils were the fundamental political units of the Soviet state. As an adjective, sowjetisch follows standard German declension rules depending on the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- sowjetrussisch (often used interchangeably, though specifically referring to the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic)
- udssrisch (rare, derived from the abbreviation USSR)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Das sowjetische Erbe ist immer noch spürbar.adjective
The Soviet legacy is still palpable.
Viele Leute interessieren sich für die sowjetische Kunst.adjective
Many people are interested in Soviet art.
Die sowjetischen Filme der 70er Jahre sind sehr bekannt geworden.adjective
The Soviet films of the 70s became very well known.
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