How Do You Spell RUSSIFIED?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈʌsɪfˌa͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word "russified" is spelled with a /z/ sound at the end rather than an /s/ sound, even though it is based on the word "Russian" which typically ends in /s/. This is because the suffix "-ify" causes the preceding consonant to become voiced, meaning it is pronounced with vibration in the vocal cords. Therefore, the /s/ in "Russian" becomes voiced to /z/ in "russified". This change in pronunciation helps to differentiate between the verb form "russify" and the adjective form "Russian".

RUSSIFIED Meaning and Definition

  1. Russified is an adjective that describes the process or state of being transformed or influenced by Russian culture, language, or customs. It is derived from the word "Russify," which means to make or become Russian in character, appearance, or identity.

    When something is Russified, it typically implies that it has been adapted or modified to conform to Russian traditions, practices, or standards. In a historical context, the term commonly refers to the assimilation or imposition of Russian culture on other ethnic groups or regions, often through linguistic, educational, or administrative measures. This process could involve the promotion of the Russian language, the adoption of Russian naming conventions, or the adoption of Russian customs and rituals.

    The term "Russified" can also be used to describe the cultural, linguistic, or demographic changes that occur when a non-Russian population becomes more Russian in its characteristics. For example, if a region or community undergoes a significant influx of Russian-speaking immigrants and subsequently adopts Russian language and customs, it can be said to have become Russified.

    While the term often carries connotations of cultural dominance or assimilation, it can also be used more neutrally to describe activities or phenomena that are influenced by Russian culture, without necessarily implying any negative or coercive intentions.

Common Misspellings for RUSSIFIED

Etymology of RUSSIFIED

The word "russified" is derived from the noun "Russia", which refers to the largest country in the world, located in both Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. The suffix "-ify" is added to the noun "Russia" to form "russify", meaning to make something or someone more Russian in character, culture, or language. The term "russify" often implies the process of asserting Russian influence or dominance over a non-Russian population or region.

Conjugate verb Russified

CONDITIONAL

I would Russified
you would Russified
he/she/it would Russified
we would Russified
they would Russified

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be russifying
you would be russifying
he/she/it would be russifying
we would be russifying
they would be russifying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have Russified
you would have Russified
he/she/it would have Russified
we would have Russified
they would have Russified

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been russifying
you would have been russifying
he/she/it would have been russifying
we would have been russifying
they would have been russifying

FUTURE

I will russify
you will russify
he/she/it will russify
we will russify
they will russify

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be russifying
you will be russifying
he/she/it will be russifying
we will be russifying
they will be russifying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have russified
you will have russified
he/she/it will have russified
we will have russified
they will have russified

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been russifying
you will have been russifying
he/she/it will have been russifying
we will have been russifying
they will have been russifying

IMPERATIVE

you russify
we let´s russify

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to russify

PAST

I russified
you russified
he/she/it russified
we russified
they russified

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was russifying
you were russifying
he/she/it was russifying
we were russifying
they were russifying

PAST PARTICIPLE

russified

PAST PERFECT

I had russified
you had russified
he/she/it had russified
we had russified
they had russified

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been russifying
you had been russifying
he/she/it had been russifying
we had been russifying
they had been russifying

PRESENT

I russify
you russify
he/she/it russifies
we russify
they russify

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am russifying
you are russifying
he/she/it is russifying
we are russifying
they are russifying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

russifying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have russified
you have russified
he/she/it has russified
we have russified
they have russified

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been russifying
you have been russifying
he/she/it has been russifying
we have been russifying
they have been russifying