Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Anaesthetic'

English Word: Anaesthetic

Key Russian Translations:

• анестетик [ɐnʲɪsʲtʲɪˈtʲik] - [Formal, Medical Context]
• обезболивающее [ɐbʲɪzbɐˈlʲivəjʊʂːɪjə] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]

Frequency: Medium (used in medical and everyday contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

анестетик: [ɐnʲɪsʲtʲɪˈtʲik]

Note on анестетик: Stress falls on the third syllable. The 'e' is pronounced as a soft 'ye' sound.

обезболивающее: [ɐbʲɪzbɐˈlʲivəjʊʂːɪjə]

Note on обезболивающее: Stress on the fourth syllable. The long 'шш' sound should be emphasized.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A substance that induces insensitivity to pain (medical context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• анестетик - Primarily used in formal, medical, or technical discussions.
• обезболивающее - Often used to refer to painkillers or anesthetics in a general sense.

Usage Examples:

• Врач ввёл анестетик перед операцией.

  The doctor administered an anaesthetic before the surgery.

• Мне нужно обезболивающее после удаления зуба.

  I need an anaesthetic (painkiller) after the tooth extraction.

• Этот анестетик действует быстро.

  This anaesthetic works quickly.

• Обезболивающее помогло снять головную боль.

  The anaesthetic (painkiller) helped relieve the headache.

• Анестетик используется только под наблюдением врача.

  The anaesthetic is used only under a doctor's supervision.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

анестетик (noun, masculine): Follows the standard masculine noun declension in Russian.

обезболивающее (noun, neuter): Follows the standard neuter noun declension.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for анестетик/обезболивающее:

• наркоз
• анальгетик

Note: "наркоз" often refers specifically to general anesthesia, while "анальгетик" is closer to painkiller.

Antonyms:

• стимулятор

Related Phrases:

• местный анестетик - Local anaesthetic (used for numbing a specific area).
• общий наркоз - General anaesthesia (used for full unconsciousness during surgery).
• принять обезболивающее - To take a painkiller (common in everyday speech).

Usage Notes:

• "анестетик" is more technical and often used by medical professionals or in formal contexts.
• "обезболивающее" is more colloquial and can refer to both anaesthetics and general painkillers like tablets.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between the two translations, as "обезболивающее" is more versatile in everyday speech.

Common Errors:

1. Confusing "анестетик" with "наркоз": English learners often misuse "наркоз" (general anaesthesia) when referring to local anaesthetics. Correct usage: Use "анестетик" for local or specific numbing agents.

Example of error: Мне нужен наркоз для укола. (Incorrect)

Correct: Мне нужен анестетик для укола. (I need an anaesthetic for the injection.)

2. Incorrect case usage: Learners often forget to decline nouns like "обезболивающее" in sentences. For example, saying Я купил обезболивающее is correct, but forgetting the genitive case after "нет" (e.g., Нет обезболивающее) is wrong. Correct: Нет обезболивающего.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, discussions about anaesthetics or painkillers are often tied to personal experiences with medical care. "обезболивающее" is a common term in pharmacies, and people might ask for it without a prescription for mild pain relief, reflecting a practical approach to healthcare.

Related Concepts:

• наркоз
• анальгетик
• sedативное средство (sedative)