Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Adjust'

English Word: adjust

Key Russian Translations:

• регулировать [rʲɪɡʊˈlʲirəvətʲ] - [Formal, Often used for mechanical or technical adjustments]
• настраивать [nəˈstraɪvətʲ] - [Neutral, Often used for tuning or setting up]
• приспосабливаться [prʲɪspəsɐˈblʲivətʲsə] - [Neutral, Often used for adapting to situations]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "регулировать" and "настраивать"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "приспосабливаться"

Pronunciation (Russian):

регулировать: [rʲɪɡʊˈlʲirəvətʲ]

Note on регулировать: Stress falls on the third syllable, and the "г" is pronounced as a soft [ɡʲ].

настраивать: [nəˈstraɪvətʲ]

Note on настраивать: Stress on the second syllable; ensure the "ай" diphthong is clear.

приспосабливаться: [prʲɪspəsɐˈblʲivətʲsə]

Note on приспосабливаться: Stress on the fifth syllable; this is a longer word and may be challenging for beginners.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To change something slightly to make it better or more suitable (e.g., settings, equipment)

Translation(s) & Context:

• регулировать - Used for technical adjustments, like adjusting volume or temperature.
• настраивать - Often used for tuning instruments or configuring devices.

Usage Examples:

• Я должен регулировать температуру в комнате.

  I need to adjust the temperature in the room.

• Он настраивает гитару перед концертом.

  He adjusts (tunes) the guitar before the concert.

• Можно регулировать яркость экрана.

  You can adjust the screen brightness.

2. To adapt oneself to a new situation or condition

Translation(s) & Context:

• приспосабливаться - Used for personal adaptation to circumstances or environments.

Usage Examples:

• Ей пришлось приспосабливаться к новой школе.

  She had to adjust to the new school.

• Мы быстро приспосабливаемся к изменениям.

  We quickly adjust to changes.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

регулировать (Verb, Imperfective): Regular conjugation in present, past, and future tenses.

Person	Present Tense
Я (I)	регулирую
Ты (You, singular)	регулируешь
Он/Она/Оно (He/She/It)	регулирует

настраивать (Verb, Imperfective): Regular conjugation, similar to "регулировать".

приспосабливаться (Verb, Imperfective, Reflexive): Reflexive verb with "-ся" ending, conjugated regularly but often used in third person or infinitive forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for регулировать/настраивать:

• настраивать
• корректировать
• управлять (in specific contexts)

Note: "корректировать" often implies minor corrections, while "управлять" is broader and context-dependent.

Synonyms for приспосабливаться:

• адаптироваться
• привыкать

Antonyms:

• расстраивать (to unsettle or disrupt, opposite of настраивать in some contexts)

Related Phrases:

• регулировать громкость - Adjust the volume.
• настраивать радио - Tune the radio.
• приспосабливаться к условиям - Adapt to conditions.

Usage Notes:

• "регулировать" is typically used in formal or technical contexts, such as adjusting settings or controls.
• "настраивать.snapshot" is more versatile and can apply to tuning instruments or setting moods (e.g., "настроить на позитив").
• "приспосабливаться" is reflexive and focuses on personal adaptation, often implying a process over time.
• Choose the translation based on whether the adjustment is mechanical/technical or personal/emotional.

Common Errors:

Error 1: Using "регулировать" for personal adaptation. Incorrect: "Я регулирую к новой работе." Correct: "Я приспосабливаюсь к новой работе." (I adjust to the new job.)

Error 2: Forgetting the reflexive "-ся" in "приспосабливаться". Incorrect: "Я приспосабливаю." Correct: "Я приспосабливаюсь."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of "приспосабливаться" carries a connotation of resilience, reflecting the historical and social emphasis on adapting to challenging circumstances.

Related Concepts:

• адаптация (adaptation)
• настройка (tuning/setup)
• управление (control/management)