Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'alienated'

English Word: alienated

Key Russian Translations:

• отчужденный (/ɐˈt͡ɕuʐdʲɪn̪nɨj/) - [Formal, Used in psychological or social contexts]
• изолированный (/ɪzəlʲɪˈrɔvan̪nɨj/) - [Informal, Often implies physical or emotional isolation]

Frequency: Medium - This word and its translations appear in discussions of psychology, society, and literature, but not in everyday casual conversation.

Difficulty: B2 - Intermediate level; requires understanding of abstract concepts and Russian adjective inflections. For "отчужденный," it is B2; for "изолированный," it is also B2 due to similar grammatical complexity.

Pronunciation (Russian):

отчужденный: /ɐˈt͡ɕuʐdʲɪn̪nɨj/ - The stress is on the second syllable; note the soft 'ж' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers.

изолированный: /ɪzəlʲɪˈrɔvan̪nɨj/ - Stress on the third syllable; pay attention to the rolled 'р' and the soft 'л'.

Note on отчужденный: This word has a somewhat formal tone; variations in regional accents may soften the 'ч' sound in casual speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Feeling estranged, disconnected, or isolated from others or society.

Translation(s) & Context:

• отчужденный - Used in formal contexts like psychology or literature to describe emotional detachment.
• изолированный - Applied in everyday situations to indicate physical or social isolation, often with a sense of separation.

Usage Examples:

• Он чувствует себя отчужденным от друзей после переезда в другой город.

  He feels alienated from his friends after moving to another city.

• В современном обществе многие люди становятся изолированными из-за социальных сетей.

  In modern society, many people become alienated due to social media.

• Эта политика сделала работников отчужденными от компании, вызвав протесты.

  This policy made the workers feel alienated from the company, leading to protests.

• Изолированный подросток редко выходит из дома, предпочитая одиночество.

  The alienated teenager rarely leaves the house, preferring solitude.

• После развода она ощущает себя отчужденной в семейных собраниях.

  After the divorce, she feels alienated at family gatherings.

Meaning 2: Made to feel foreign or unwelcome in a group or environment.

Translation(s) & Context:

• отчужденный - Common in interpersonal or cultural contexts, emphasizing emotional distance.
• изолированный - Often used when describing exclusion in social or professional settings.

Usage Examples:

• Иммигрант чувствует себя отчужденным в новой стране из-за языкового барьера.

  The immigrant feels alienated in the new country due to the language barrier.

• Изолированный сотрудник не участвует в командных мероприятиях, что влияет на продуктивность.

  The alienated employee doesn't participate in team events, which affects productivity.

• Отчужденный ребенок избегает игр с одноклассниками, предпочитая оставаться в стороне.

  The alienated child avoids playing with classmates, preferring to stay on the sidelines.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "отчужденный" and "изолированный" are adjectives in Russian, which inflect based on gender, number, and case. Russian adjectives follow standard patterns for most cases, with some irregularities in spelling due to consonant softening.

These adjectives do not have irregular inflections but follow the standard first-declension pattern. For unchangeable forms in certain contexts (e.g., in short form adjectives), they remain as "отчужден" or "изолирован," but this is less common.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • обособленный - Similar to "изолированный" but often implies self-imposed separation.
  • отвергнутый - Conveys rejection, with a stronger emotional connotation than "отчужденный."
• Antonyms:
  • интегрированный - Indicates full integration or inclusion.
  • включенный - Suggests being involved or connected.

Related Phrases:

• чувствовать себя отчужденным - To feel alienated; used in personal narratives to express emotional distance.
• социально изолированный - Socially alienated; common in discussions of mental health or sociology.
• отчужденность от общества - Alienation from society; a phrase often seen in philosophical texts.

Usage Notes:

"Отчужденный" is the most direct translation for the emotional sense of "alienated," particularly in formal or intellectual contexts, while "изолированный" leans toward physical isolation. English speakers should note that Russian adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify, which has no direct equivalent in English. Choose "отчужденный" for psychological discussions and "изолированный" for everyday scenarios. Be cautious with context: in Russian, these words can imply a more permanent state than in English.

• In formal writing, pair with verbs like "чувствовать" (to feel) for emotional nuance.
• Avoid overusing in casual speech, as it may sound overly dramatic.

Common Errors:

English learners often misuse the inflections, such as using "отчужденный" in the wrong case (e.g., saying "отчужденный от общества" incorrectly in genitive contexts). Correct usage: "отчужденный от общества" is fine in nominative, but in other cases, it should be "отчужденного от общества." Another error is confusing it with "отвергнутый," which implies active rejection rather than passive alienation. Example of error: *Я отчужденный человек* (incorrect if not agreeing with context); correct: Я чувствую себя отчужденным. Explanation: Always ensure adjective agreement to avoid grammatical errors.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, concepts like "отчужденность" (alienation) are often linked to historical events such as the Soviet era, where individuals felt disconnected from the state or society. This theme appears in literature by authors like Dostoevsky, reflecting existential isolation as a deeper philosophical issue rather than just personal emotion.

Related Concepts:

• одиночество
• изоляция
• отвержение