Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Atmospheric'

English Word: atmospheric

Key Russian Translations:

• атмосферный [ɐt.mɐsˈfʲer.nɨj] - [Formal, General Use]
• атмосферный [ɐt.mɐsˈfʲer.nɨj] - [Informal, Often in Artistic Contexts]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

атмосферный: [ɐt.mɐsˈfʲer.nɨj]

Note on атмосферный: Stress falls on the third syllable. The 'р' sound is rolled, which might be challenging for non-native speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to the Atmosphere (Scientific/Technical Sense)

Translation(s) & Context:

• атмосферный - Used in scientific contexts to describe phenomena or conditions related to the Earth's atmosphere (e.g., atmospheric pressure).

Usage Examples:

• Атмосферное давление сегодня низкое.

  Atmospheric pressure is low today.

• Атмосферные условия влияют на полёты.

  Atmospheric conditions affect flights.

• Атмосферные исследования проводятся ежегодно.

  Atmospheric research is conducted annually.

2. Creating a Mood or Ambiance (Artistic/Emotional Sense)

Translation(s) & Context:

• атмосферный - Used to describe something that evokes a particular mood, feeling, or ambiance, often in literature, film, or art.

Usage Examples:

• Этот фильм очень атмосферный, он создаёт чувство тревоги.

  This movie is very atmospheric; it creates a sense of anxiety.

• Ресторан имеет атмосферный интерьер с приглушённым светом.

  The restaurant has an atmospheric interior with dim lighting.

• Атмосферная музыка помогла мне расслабиться.

  Atmospheric music helped me relax.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The word атмосферный is an adjective in Russian. It follows the standard adjective declension patterns based on gender, number, and case.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• воздушный (more general, often used for "air-related")
• настроенческий (specifically for mood/ambiance)

Note: "воздушный" is broader and less specific to "atmospheric" in the mood sense, while "настроенческий" is rarely used outside of artistic contexts.

Antonyms:

• бездушный (soulless, lacking mood or ambiance)
• обыденный (mundane, lacking special atmosphere)

Related Phrases:

• атмосферное давление - atmospheric pressure (scientific context)
• атмосферный эффект - atmospheric effect (often in photography or art)
• атмосферная музыка - atmospheric music (music creating a specific mood)

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "атмосферный" directly corresponds to "atmospheric" in both scientific and artistic senses, but its usage in the mood-related sense is more common in modern Russian, especially in reviews or discussions of art and media.
• In scientific contexts, it is often paired with specific nouns like "давление" (pressure) or "условия" (conditions).
• Be mindful of adjective agreement with the noun it modifies in terms of gender, number, and case, as shown in the inflection table.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "воздушный" instead of "атмосферный" when referring to mood or ambiance. For example, saying "воздушный фильм" (air-like movie) instead of "атмосферный фильм" (atmospheric movie). Explanation: "воздушный" generally means "airy" or "light" and does not convey the sense of mood or ambiance.
• Error: Failing to adjust the adjective ending based on the noun's gender or case, e.g., using "атмосферный" with a feminine noun like "музыка" instead of "атмосферная". Explanation: Adjectives in Russian must agree with the nouns they describe.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of "atmosphere" (атмосфера) often carries emotional weight, especially in contexts like literature, film, or social gatherings. Describing something as "атмосферный" often implies a deep, evocative quality that resonates with the audience, reflecting the Russian appreciation for emotional depth and nuance in art.

Related Concepts:

• настроение (mood)
• обстановка (setting, environment)
• дух (spirit, essence)