Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Aspirin'

English Word: Aspirin

Key Russian Translations:

• аспирин [ɐspʲɪˈrʲin] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

аспирин: [ɐspʲɪˈrʲin]

Note on аспирин: The stress falls on the second syllable. The 'р' sound is rolled slightly, which may be challenging for non-native speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A common painkiller and anti-inflammatory drug

Translation(s) & Context:

• аспирин - Used in both medical and everyday contexts to refer to the drug aspirin.

Usage Examples:

• У меня болит голова, можно мне аспирин?

  I have a headache, can I have some aspirin?

• Врач посоветовал принимать аспирин для снижения температуры.

  The doctor advised taking aspirin to reduce fever.

• У тебя есть аспирин? Мне нужно что-то от боли.

  Do you have any aspirin? I need something for the pain.

• Аспирин помогает разжижать кровь, но принимайте его осторожно.

  Aspirin helps thin the blood, but take it with caution.

• Я купил аспирин в аптеке без рецепта.

  I bought aspirin at the pharmacy without a prescription.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

аспирин is a masculine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• ацетилсалициловая кислота (more formal, chemical name)

Note: "ацетилсалициловая кислота" is used in scientific or medical contexts, while "аспирин" is the everyday term.

Antonyms:

• None applicable (as it is a specific drug name).

Related Phrases:

• таблетка аспирина - a tablet of aspirin (common way to refer to a single dose).
• принять аспирин - to take aspirin (used when describing the action of taking the drug).
• аспирин от головной боли - aspirin for a headache (specifying the purpose of use).

Usage Notes:

• The word "аспирин" is a direct borrowing from English and is widely understood in Russian. It is used in both formal and informal contexts.
• In medical or scientific discussions, the formal term "ацетилсалициловая кислота" might be used instead of "аспирин."
• Unlike in English, where "aspirin" can sometimes be used generically for painkillers, in Russian, "аспирин" specifically refers to the drug aspirin.

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing "аспирин" by stressing the first syllable as in English ([ˈæspərɪn]).
  Correct Usage: Stress the second syllable: [ɐspʲɪˈrʲin].
• Error: Using "аспирин" to refer to any painkiller.
  Incorrect Example: У меня болит спина, дай мне аспирин (implying any painkiller).
  Correct Usage: Use "обезболивающее" (painkiller) if referring to a general pain reliever: У меня болит спина, дай мне обезболивающее.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, aspirin is a well-known over-the-counter medication, similar to its status in English-speaking countries. However, it is often associated with older generations as a go-to remedy for headaches or fever, while younger people may prefer more modern alternatives like ibuprofen or paracetamol. It is commonly available in pharmacies without a prescription.

Related Concepts:

• обезболивающее - painkiller
• парацетамол - paracetamol
• ибупрофен - ibuprofen
• лекарство - medicine