Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Adaptable'

English Word: Adaptable

Key Russian Translations:

• приспособляемый [prʲɪspɐsɐˈblʲæmɨj] - [Formal, Often used in technical or descriptive contexts]
• гибкий [ˈɡʲibkʲɪj] - [Neutral, Often used for personal traits or flexibility in approach]
• адаптивный [ɐdɐpˈtʲivnɨj] - [Formal, Common in scientific or technological contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in specific contexts like psychology, technology, or personal development)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate; varies slightly by term - "гибкий" is easier at B1, while "адаптивный" may be B2 due to specialized usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

приспособляемый: [prʲɪspɐsɐˈblʲæmɨj]

Note on приспособляемый: Stress falls on the fourth syllable. The "я" sound can be tricky for non-native speakers and should be pronounced as a soft "ya."

гибкий: [ˈɡʲibkʲɪj]

Note on гибкий: Stress on the first syllable. The soft "г" requires a slight palatalization, common in Russian.

адаптивный: [ɐdɐpˈtʲivnɨj]

Note on адаптивный: Stress on the third syllable. Borrowed from English, so pronunciation is somewhat intuitive for English speakers.

Audio: []

Meanings and Usage:

1. Able to adjust to new conditions (General/Personal Trait)

Translation(s) & Context:

• гибкий - Often used to describe a person's adaptable nature or flexible thinking in everyday or professional situations.

Usage Examples:

• Он очень гибкий в подходе к решению проблем.

  He is very adaptable in his approach to solving problems.

• Её гибкий характер помогает ей находить общий язык с людьми.

  Her adaptable nature helps her get along with people.

• Нам нужен более гибкий график работы.

  We need a more adaptable work schedule.

2. Able to be modified for a new use or purpose (Technical/Object)

Translation(s) & Context:

• приспособляемый - Used for objects or systems that can be adjusted or modified for different purposes.
• адаптивный - Common in technical, scientific, or IT contexts for systems or designs that adapt automatically.

Usage Examples:

• Этот инструмент легко приспособляемый для разных задач.

  This tool is easily adaptable for various tasks.

• Адаптивный дизайн сайта подстраивается под любое устройство.

  The adaptable design of the website adjusts to any device.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

гибкий (Adjective): Follows regular adjective declension patterns based on gender, number, and case.

приспособляемый (Adjective): Similar to "гибкий," follows standard adjective declension but is less commonly used in spoken language.

адаптивный (Adjective): Follows standard adjective declension, often used in formal or written contexts.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for гибкий:

• податливый (more about being yielding or compliant)
• уступчивый (used for personality, implies being accommodating)

Antonyms for гибкий:

• жесткий (rigid, strict)
• негибкий (inflexible)

Related Phrases:

• гибкий подход - Flexible approach (used in problem-solving or management contexts)
• гибкий график - Adaptable schedule (common in work or study settings)
• адаптивная система - Adaptive system (used in technology or biology)

Usage Notes:

• "гибкий" is the most versatile and commonly used term for describing personal adaptability or flexibility in non-technical contexts.
• "приспособляемый" is more specific to objects or tools and less common in casual speech; it may sound overly formal if used for people.
• "адаптивный" is primarily used in specialized fields like technology or science, so it might not be appropriate for everyday conversation.
• Pay attention to adjective agreement in Russian sentences; the form must match the noun in gender, number, and case.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "адаптивный" to describe a person’s character (e.g., *Он адаптивный*).
  Correct Usage: Use "гибкий" instead (e.g., Он гибкий). "Адаптивный" is reserved for systems or designs, not personal traits.
• Error: Misplacing stress in "приспособляемый" (e.g., stressing the wrong syllable).
  Correct Usage: Stress falls on "бля" [blʲæ]. Practice with audio to avoid mispronunciation.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, being "гибкий" (adaptable or flexible) is often seen as a positive trait, especially in social or professional settings where compromise and resourcefulness are valued. However, over-adaptability might sometimes be interpreted as a lack of firmness or decisiveness, depending on the context.

Related Concepts:

• гибкость (flexibility)
• приспособленность (adaptability, as a state)
• адаптация (adaptation)