neposredstvenny

Neposredstvenny is a Russian word that translates to "direct," "immediate," or "firsthand" in English. Its meaning can vary slightly depending on the context in which it is used.

In a temporal sense, neposredstvenny refers to something that happens without delay or interruption. For example, a direct flight is a "neposredstvenny reys" (непосредственный рейс). An immediate consequence of an action would be its "neposredstvenny posledstviye" (непосредственное последствие).

When describing a relationship or interaction, neposredstvenny signifies a lack of intermediaries. A personal conversation without a third party is a "neposredstvenny razgovor" (непосредственный разговор). Knowledge gained through personal experience is "neposredstvenny opyt" (непосредственный опыт), or firsthand experience.

In legal or formal contexts, neposredstvenny can denote a direct cause or responsibility. For instance, someone directly involved in a crime might have "neposredstvennoye otnosheniye k prestupleniyu" (непосредственное отношение к преступлению), meaning a direct relation to the crime.

The word is derived from the prefix "ne-" (not) and the word "posredstvenny" (indirect, mediate). Therefore, "neposredstvenny" literally means "not mediate." This etymology reinforces its core meaning of directness and immediacy across various applications in the Russian language.