Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Adjustment'

English Word: adjustment

Key Russian Translations:

• регулировка [rʲɪɡʊˈlʲirəfkə] - [Formal, Technical]
• настройка [nɐˈstrojkə] - [Neutral, Often used in technical or personal contexts]
• корректировка [kərʲɪkˈtʲirəfkə] - [Formal, Often used for corrections or modifications]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in specific contexts like technical or formal settings)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate - регулировка and настройка); B2-C1 (Intermediate to Advanced - корректировка)

Pronunciation (Russian):

регулировка: [rʲɪɡʊˈlʲirəfkə]

Note on регулировка: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "р" sound is rolled, typical of Russian pronunciation.

настройка: [nɐˈstrojkə]

Note on настройка: Stress on the second syllable. The "ой" diphthong is pronounced as a single sound.

корректировка: [kərʲɪkˈtʲirəfkə]

Note on корректировка: Stress on the third syllable. Pay attention to the soft "р" sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Modification or adaptation (e.g., adjusting a device or setting)

Translation(s) & Context:

• регулировка - Used for mechanical or technical adjustments (e.g., adjusting a machine).
• настройка - Used for tuning or setting up (e.g., adjusting software or instruments).

Usage Examples:

• Регулировка температуры в помещении очень важна зимой.

  Adjusting the temperature in the room is very important in winter.

• Настройка гитары заняла всего несколько минут.

  Adjusting the guitar took just a few minutes.

• Для регулировки громкости используйте эту кнопку.

  Use this button to adjust the volume.

2. Correction or revision (e.g., adjusting a plan or document)

Translation(s) & Context:

• корректировка - Used for making corrections or amendments (e.g., in texts or plans).

Usage Examples:

• Корректировка текста завершена перед публикацией.

  The adjustment of the text was completed before publication.

• План требует небольшой корректировки из-за новых данных.

  The plan requires a slight adjustment due to new data.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

регулировка (Noun, Feminine): Follows the regular first declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -а.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	регулировка	регулировки
Genitive	регулировки	регулировок
Dative	регулировке	регулировкам
Accusative	регулировку	регулировки
Instrumental	регулировкой	регулировками
Prepositional	регулировке	регулировках

настройка (Noun, Feminine): Follows a similar first declension pattern as регулировка.

корректировка (Noun, Feminine): Also follows the first declension pattern, with identical endings to регулировка.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for регулировка/настройка:

• подстройка (fine-tuning, more specific)
• установка (installation or setup, broader context)

Synonyms for корректировка:

• исправление (correction, often for errors)
• поправка (amendment, often formal)

Antonyms:

• разрегулирование (disadjustment, disruption of settings)

Related Phrases:

• регулировка громкости - Volume adjustment (common in technical contexts).
• настройка параметров - Parameter adjustment (used in software or technical settings).
• корректировка курса - Course correction (often metaphorical or navigational).

Usage Notes:

• Choosing the right translation: Use "регулировка" for physical or mechanical adjustments, "настройка" for tuning or configuring (especially in personal or technical contexts), and "корректировка" for formal corrections or amendments.
• Register: "корректировка" is more formal and often used in written or professional contexts, while "настройка" can be used in casual conversations.
• Grammar: All translations are feminine nouns and follow regular declension patterns, making them relatively straightforward to use in sentences.

Common Errors:

• Mixing up translations: English learners often use "регулировка" when "настройка" is more appropriate for non-mechanical contexts. For example, saying "регулировка настроения" (incorrect) instead of "настройка настроения" (mood adjustment, metaphorical) sounds unnatural.
• Pronunciation mistake: Stress placement is crucial. Misplacing stress in "регулировка" (e.g., stressing the first syllable) can make the word sound incorrect to native speakers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the concept of "настройка" often extends beyond technical adjustments to personal or emotional "tuning," such as "настройка на успех" (adjusting oneself for success), reflecting a cultural emphasis on mental preparation and mindset.

Related Concepts:

• изменение (change)
• модификация (modification)
• адаптация (adaptation)