Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'beeper'

English Word: beeper

Key Russian Translations:

• пейджер [ˈpeɪ̯dʒɨr] - [Informal, Commonly used for pager devices]
• звуковой сигнал [zvukɐˈvoɪ̯ sɪɡˈnaɫ] - [Formal, Refers to a beeping sound or signal]

Frequency: Medium (пейджер is less common today due to technology changes; звуковой сигнал is more frequent in technical contexts)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for both terms; пейджер is a loanword and easier to remember, while звуковой сигнал requires understanding compound phrases)

Pronunciation (Russian):

пейджер: [ˈpeɪ̯dʒɨr]

Note on пейджер: This is a transliterated word from English, so the pronunciation closely mimics "pager." Stress is on the first syllable.

звуковой сигнал: [zvukɐˈvoɪ̯ sɪɡˈnaɫ]

Note on звуковой сигнал: Stress falls on the second syllable of "звуковой" and the second syllable of "сигнал." The combination can be tricky for beginners due to consonant clusters.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A device that beeps to alert someone (e.g., pager)

Translation(s) & Context:

• пейджер - Refers specifically to a paging device, often associated with older technology (1990s-early 2000s).

Usage Examples:

• У врача всегда был пейджер для экстренных вызовов.

  The doctor always had a beeper for emergency calls.

• В 90-х пейджер был символом статуса.

  In the 90s, a beeper was a status symbol.

• Мой пейджер пищит, наверное, сообщение пришло.

  My beeper is beeping; I must have received a message.

2. A beeping sound or signal

Translation(s) & Context:

• звуковой сигнал - Used for any beeping sound or alert, often in technical or formal contexts (e.g., alarms, notifications).

Usage Examples:

• Звуковой сигнал предупреждает о низком заряде батареи.

  A beeping sound warns of a low battery charge.

• Машина издает звуковой сигнал, когда дверь открыта.

  The car emits a beeping sound when the door is open.

• Звуковой сигнал раздражает, выключи его, пожалуйста.

  The beeping sound is annoying; please turn it off.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

пейджер (Noun, Masculine, Inanimate):

звуковой сигнал (Compound Noun Phrase, Masculine, Inanimate): The adjective "звуковой" agrees with "сигнал" in case, number, and gender. "Сигнал" declines as a regular masculine noun (see similar table structure as above if needed).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for пейджер:

• бипер (rare, informal transliteration)

Note: "бипер" is less common and may not be understood by all speakers.

Synonyms for звуковой сигнал:

• гудок (often for horns or short beeps)
• пищание (informal, for high-pitched beeps)

Antonyms: None directly applicable for either term in common usage.

Related Phrases:

• получить сообщение на пейджер - To receive a message on a beeper.
• издать звуковой сигнал - To emit a beeping sound.
• отключить звуковой сигнал - To turn off a beeping sound.

Usage Notes:

• "пейджер" specifically refers to the device and is a dated term, as pagers are no longer widely used. It might evoke nostalgia or be used in historical contexts.
• "звуковой сигнал" is more versatile and applies to any beeping sound or alert, often used in formal or technical discussions (e.g., car alarms, appliance notifications).
• English speakers should avoid overusing "пейджер" for modern contexts, as it may confuse Russian speakers unfamiliar with old technology.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "пейджер" to describe a modern phone notification sound.
  Incorrect: Телефон издает пейджер.
  Correct: Телефон издает звуковой сигнал.
  Explanation: "пейджер" refers to the device, not the sound. Use "звуковой сигнал" for sounds or alerts.
• Error: Mispronouncing "звуковой" by stressing the wrong syllable.
  Explanation: Stress is on "ко," not "зву." Incorrect stress can make the word harder to understand.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, "пейджер" is strongly associated with the 1990s and early 2000s, a time when mobile phones were not yet widespread. It was a status symbol among businesspeople and young adults. Mentioning a "пейджер" today might evoke nostalgia or humor, as it is seen as outdated technology.

Related Concepts:

• мобильный телефон (mobile phone)
• уведомление (notification)
• сигнал тревоги (alarm signal)