Виновник
Pronunciation
vee-NOHV-neek
Translation
vinovnik — culprit, guilty party
Context & Examples
Полиция нашла виновника аварии.
The police found the culprit of the accident.
Он признал себя виновником недоразумения.
He admitted to being the guilty party in the misunderstanding.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russian, 'виновник' is a strong, formal word used in legal, official, or serious contexts to assign blame or responsibility; it's less common in casual conversation than synonyms like 'виноватый' (guilty one).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Виновник" mean in Russian?
"Виновник" translates to "vinovnik — culprit, guilty party" in English. It is pronounced as "vee-NOHV-neek".
How do you pronounce "Виновник"?
The pronunciation of "Виновник" is: vee-NOHV-neek
How to use "Виновник" in a sentence?
Example: "Полиция нашла виновника аварии." which translates to "The police found the culprit of the accident.". Another example: "Он признал себя виновником недоразумения." — "He admitted to being the guilty party in the misunderstanding.".
What is the cultural significance of "Виновник" in Russia?
In Russian, 'виновник' is a strong, formal word used in legal, official, or serious contexts to assign blame or responsibility; it's less common in casual conversation than synonyms like 'виноватый' (guilty one).