Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Ballistics'

English Word: Ballistics

Key Russian Translations:

• Баллистика [bɐlʲɪˈstʲikə] - [Formal, Singular]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Баллистика: [bɐlʲɪˈstʲikə]

Note on Баллистика: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "л" sound is palatalized, which is common in Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Science of Projectiles and Firearms

Translation(s) & Context:

• Баллистика - Refers to the scientific study of the motion of projectiles, especially in the context of firearms or missiles.

Usage Examples:

• Баллистика играет важную роль в разработке оружия.

  Ballistics plays a crucial role in weapon development.

• Эксперты по баллистике изучили траекторию полёта пули.

  Ballistics experts studied the trajectory of the bullet.

• В криминалистике баллистика помогает определить тип оружия.

  In forensics, ballistics helps determine the type of weapon used.

• Современная баллистика включает компьютерное моделирование.

  Modern ballistics includes computer modeling.

• Он изучает баллистику в военном университете.

  He studies ballistics at a military university.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Баллистика is a feminine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -а.

Note: This noun is rarely used in the plural form as it typically refers to the field of study as a whole.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• Траектория (in specific contexts, referring to trajectory analysis)

Note: Synonyms are limited as "Баллистика" is a specialized term with no direct everyday equivalents. "Траектория" may overlap in discussions of projectile paths.

Antonyms:

• None (as it is a technical term with no direct opposite)

Related Phrases:

• Внешняя баллистика - External ballistics (study of projectile motion after leaving the barrel).
• Внутренняя баллистика - Internal ballistics (study of projectile motion inside the barrel).
• Баллистическая экспертиза - Ballistic examination (used in forensic contexts).

Usage Notes:

• The term "Баллистика" is a direct borrowing from English and is used primarily in formal, scientific, or military contexts. It does not have an informal equivalent.
• It is almost always used as a singular noun referring to the field of study, rather than specific instances or objects.
• English speakers should be aware that while the term is a cognate, its pronunciation follows Russian phonetic rules, with stress on the third syllable.

Common Errors:

• Error: Misplacing stress on the first syllable (as in English "ballistics"). Correct stress is on "сти" [bɐlʲɪˈstʲikə].
• Error: Using "Баллистика" in casual conversation to refer to something unrelated to projectiles or firearms. Example of incorrect usage: "Его баллистика в споре была убедительной" (intended to mean "His argumentation was convincing"). Correct usage is strictly technical.
• Error: Failing to decline the noun according to Russian grammar rules. Example of incorrect usage: "Я изучаю о Баллистика" instead of "Я изучаю о Баллистике" (Prepositional case).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking contexts, "Баллистика" is often associated with military or forensic science due to the historical emphasis on these fields in Soviet and post-Soviet education and research. It may evoke imagery of Cold War-era technology or crime investigation shows among native speakers.

Related Concepts:

• Траектория (Trajectory)
• Орудие (Weapon)
• Снаряд (Projectile)
• Криминалистика (Forensics)