Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'abortion'

English Word: abortion

Key Russian Translations:

• аборт [ɐˈbort] - [Formal, Medical Context]

Frequency: Medium (Common in medical, legal, and social discussions, but sensitive and not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of medical terminology and social issues in Russian)

Pronunciation (Russian):

аборт: [ɐˈbort]

Note on аборт: The stress falls on the second syllable ('bort'). Pronunciation may vary slightly by region, with a softer 'r' in some dialects.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: The termination of a pregnancy, often by medical procedure.

Translation(s) & Context:

• аборт - Used in formal medical, legal, or social contexts to refer to induced pregnancy termination; common in healthcare discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Врачи обсудили риски аборта на ранних сроках беременности.

  Doctors discussed the risks of abortion in the early stages of pregnancy.

• Закон о аборте был принят для защиты прав женщин.

  The law on abortion was passed to protect women's rights.

• Она приняла трудное решение сделать аборт из-за медицинских осложнений.

  She made the difficult decision to have an abortion due to medical complications.

• Аборт остается спорной темой в общественных дебатах.

  Abortion remains a controversial topic in public debates.

• Медицинские центры предлагают консультации по аборту в конфиденциальной обстановке.

  Medical centers offer consultations on abortion in a confidential setting.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Аборт" is a masculine noun (masc. inanimate) in Russian. It follows the standard third declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant. Below is a table outlining its basic inflections:

Note: The word is regular in its inflections, with no irregular forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • искусственный аборт (artificial abortion; implies a non-natural termination)
  • прерывание беременности (interruption of pregnancy; more euphemistic and less direct)
• Antonyms:
  • рождение (birth; refers to the natural delivery of a child)
  • роды (childbirth; the process of giving birth)

Related Phrases:

• Легальный аборт - Legal abortion; Refers to abortion performed under lawful conditions.
• Безопасный аборт - Safe abortion; Emphasizes medical safety in procedures.
• Запрет на аборт - Ban on abortion; Used in discussions about legal restrictions.

Usage Notes:

The Russian word "аборт" directly corresponds to the English "abortion" in medical and legal contexts, but it is highly sensitive and often avoided in casual conversation due to its association with ethical and moral debates. Use it in formal settings, such as healthcare or policy discussions. If the context involves social issues, consider euphemisms like "прерывание беременности" for a less direct approach. Grammatically, as a masculine noun, it requires appropriate adjective agreements (e.g., "легальный аборт" for "legal abortion"). When choosing between translations, opt for "аборт" in precise medical scenarios and "прерывание беременности" in broader social contexts.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "аборт" with "абортировать" (to abort, as in a verb form). Correct: "Аборт" is a noun; use "совершить аборт" for the action. Example of error: *Я аборт* (incorrect verb usage). Correct: Я сделала аборт (I had an abortion).

• Error: Incorrect declension, e.g., using "аборт" in the genitive as *аборта* but forgetting context (e.g., "риски аборта" should be "риски аборта"). Explanation: Always check the case based on sentence structure to avoid grammatical errors.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, "аборт" is a topic laden with cultural and historical significance. Abortion has been legally available since the 1920s, with policies evolving through Soviet and post-Soviet eras. It remains a contentious issue tied to women's rights, religion (e.g., Orthodox Church opposition), and public health, often reflecting broader societal debates on family values and state control.

Related Concepts:

• беременность (pregnancy)
• контрацепция (contraception)
• роды (childbirth)