Learning language
Translation language
proper noun · B1 · rare word · UK/US

советский

Soviet

Meaning of советский

relating to the former Soviet Union

Learn советский with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
B1rare word

советский fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
Russian[sɐˈvʲetskʲɪj]
Soviet
советский - Soviet
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Top 5000"
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

советский with English translation

советский usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

She found a Soviet poster in the market.

Она нашла советский плакат на рынке.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The museum has a room for Soviet history.

В музее есть зал, посвящённый советской истории.

Learn by topic

советский belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

советскийSoviet
РождествоChristmas
Новый годNew Year
господинMr
миссисMrs
сэрsir
Богgod

советский synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between советский / советский союзный / постсоветский / всесоюзный

🇷🇺Russian
советский

Soviet — relating to the former Soviet Union

B1Rarely

She found a Soviet poster in the market.

Она нашла советский плакат на рынке.

С
🇷🇺Russian
советский

The most direct and general word: relating to the USSR or the Soviet era.

B2Very Often

The Soviet period had a strong influence on the country's development.

Советский период сильно повлиял на развитие страны.

С
🇷🇺Russian
советский союзный

A rare, bookish phrase, usually with an official or clarifying sense: connected with the Union of SSRs.

C1Rarely

Union-level Soviet documents have been preserved in the archive.

В архиве сохранились советские союзные документы.

П
🇷🇺Russian
постсоветский

Not about the USSR itself, but about the period and space after its collapse.

B2Often

Post-Soviet countries faced similar economic problems.

Постсоветские страны столкнулись с похожими экономическими проблемами.

В
🇷🇺Russian
всесоюзный

Relating to the whole Union, covering the entire territory of the USSR; often used for events, organizations, or scale.

B2Often

A Union-wide song festival was held in Moscow.

В Москве прошёл всесоюзный фестиваль песни.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for советский

How to pronounce советский and what this word means

советский translation: Soviet. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce советский

[sɐˈvʲetskʲɪj]

советский translation

Soviet

советский examples

She found a Soviet poster in the market.

советский transcription

[sɐˈvʲetskʲɪj]

How this dictionary entry is reviewed

ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.

Translation and meaningPronunciation and transcriptionExamples, synonyms, and topics

Questions about this word

советский meaning: what does it mean?

относящийся к бывшему СССР

советский pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

советский is pronounced as [sɐˈvʲetskʲɪj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

советский definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She found a Soviet poster in the market. Translation: Она нашла советский плакат на рынке.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn советский in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.