soviet
der Sowjet, die Sowjets
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soviet
In the former Soviet Union and other socialist states, a council of workers, peasants, and soldiers that functioned as an organ of state power.
Der Oberste Sowjet war das höchste gesetzgebende Organ der UdSSR.
The Supreme Soviet was the highest legislative body of the USSR.
Soviet citizen
An outdated and often derogatory term for a citizen of the Soviet Union.
In alten Spionagefilmen werden die Russen manchmal einfach als „die Sowjets“ bezeichnet.
In old spy films, the Russians are sometimes simply referred to as 'the Soviets'.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sowjets |
| genitive | des Sowjets |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Sowjet | die Sowjets |
| accusative | den Sowjet | die Sowjets |
| dative | dem Sowjet | den Sowjets |
| genitive | des Sowjets | der Sowjets |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Sowjet' (soviet) is the basis for other well-known terms such as 'Sowjetunion' (Soviet Union, literally the union of councils) and the adjective 'sowjetisch' (Soviet). The word itself comes from Russian and means 'Rat' (council).
Die sowjetische Geschichte ist ein komplexes Thema.
Soviet history is a complex topic.
In the meaning 'Rat' (council), the word is used today almost exclusively in the historical context of the Soviet Union. It is often part of proper names of political institutions.
Der Dorfsowjet war für die lokale Verwaltung zuständig.
The village soviet was responsible for local administration.
As a term for a person, 'der Sowjet' (the Soviet) is outdated and is often perceived as derogatory or clichéd. This usage is usually found in the plural ('die Sowjets' — the Soviets) in old films or books from the Cold War era.
Im Spionageroman wurde der Held von den Sowjets verfolgt.
In the spy novel, the hero was pursued by the Soviets.
