Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Apoplexy'

English Word: Apoplexy

Key Russian Translations:

• Апоплексия [ɐpɐˈplʲeksʲɪjə] - [Formal, Medical Term]
• Инсульт [ɪnˈsult] - [Common, Medical & Everyday Use]

Frequency: Medium (used primarily in medical or formal contexts for "апоплексия", more frequent for "инсульт")

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for "апоплексия"; B1 (Lower Intermediate) for "инсульт"

Pronunciation (Russian):

Апоплексия: [ɐpɐˈplʲeksʲɪjə]

Note on Апоплексия: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "кс" cluster may be challenging for non-native speakers.

Инсульт: [ɪnˈsult]

Note on Инсульт: Stress on the second syllable. Simple pronunciation for most learners.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Medical Condition (Sudden Loss of Consciousness or Stroke)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Апоплексия - Used in formal or historical medical contexts to describe a sudden stroke or hemorrhage.
• Инсульт - The more common and modern term for "stroke" in both medical and everyday language.

Usage Examples:

• У него случился инсульт в прошлом году.

  He had a stroke last year.

• В старых медицинских текстах часто упоминается апоплексия.

  Apoplexy is often mentioned in old medical texts.

• Инсульт может привести к параличу.

  A stroke can lead to paralysis.

• Доктор сказал, что это был приступ апоплексии.

  The doctor said it was an apoplectic attack.

• После инсульта он долго восстанавливался.

  After the stroke, he took a long time to recover.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Апоплексия (Feminine Noun, 1st Declension):

Инсульт (Masculine Noun, 2nd Declension):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for Инсульт:

• Удар
• Мозговой удар

Note: "Удар" is less formal and can mean "blow" in other contexts, while "мозговой удар" is a direct equivalent to "brain stroke".

Antonyms: None directly applicable for a medical condition like stroke.

Related Phrases:

• Перенести инсульт - To suffer a stroke.
• Приступ апоплексии - An apoplectic fit (historical usage).
• Риск инсульта - Risk of stroke.

Usage Notes:

• "Инсульт" is the most commonly used term for "stroke" in modern Russian and is appropriate in both medical and everyday contexts.
• "Апоплексия" is an older, more formal term, often found in historical or literary contexts, and is less common in contemporary speech.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between the two terms; "инсульт" is almost always the safer choice in conversation.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "апоплексия" in casual conversation. Wrong: У него была апоплексия. Correct: У него был инсульт. Explanation: "Апоплексия" sounds outdated and overly formal to native speakers.
• Error: Mispronouncing "инсульт" by stressing the first syllable. Wrong: [ˈɪnsult]. Correct: [ɪnˈsult]. Explanation: Stress must be on the second syllable for correct pronunciation.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, discussions about health conditions like "инсульт" are often approached with seriousness and empathy, as strokes are a significant health concern. The term "апоплексия" might evoke historical or literary associations, often tied to older texts or dramatic depictions of sudden collapse.

Related Concepts:

• Инфаркт (Heart Attack)
• Гипертония (Hypertension)
• Паралич (Paralysis)