Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Bifocals'

English Word: bifocals

Key Russian Translations:

• бифокальные очки [bʲɪfɐˈkalʲnɨɪ ɐtʃˈkʲi] - [Plural, Formal/Neutral]

Frequency: Low (specialized term, not commonly used in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate - requires understanding of technical or specialized vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

бифокальные очки: [bʲɪfɐˈkalʲnɨɪ ɐtʃˈkʲi]

Note on бифокальные очки: The stress falls on the second syllable of "бифокальные" (bi-fo-KAL-nye) and the second syllable of "очки" (och-KI). The "ч" sound is a soft "ch" as in "church."

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Eyeglasses with two distinct optical powers

Translation(s) & Context:

• бифокальные очки - Used in formal, medical, or technical contexts to refer to glasses designed for both near and far vision.

Usage Examples:

• Мой дедушка носит бифокальные очки, чтобы читать и смотреть вдаль.

  My grandfather wears bifocals to read and see at a distance.

• Оптик порекомендовал мне бифокальные очки после 50 лет.

  The optician recommended bifocals to me after I turned 50.

• Бифокальные очки помогают при пресбиопии.

  Bifocals help with presbyopia.

• Где я могу заказать бифокальные очки с антибликовым покрытием?

  Where can I order bifocals with anti-glare coating?

• Она привыкла к бифокальным очкам за несколько недель.

  She got used to bifocals in a few weeks.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

бифокальные очки is a compound phrase consisting of an adjective ("бифокальные") and a noun ("очки"). Below are the declensions for "очки" (plural noun, neuter gender) as it is the head noun. The adjective "бифокальные" agrees with the noun in case, number, and gender.

Note: "очки" is always plural in Russian, as it refers to a pair of glasses. There is no singular form for this usage.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• очки с двойным фокусом (less common, descriptive)

Note: Synonyms are rare for this specialized term; "бифокальные очки" is the standard expression.

Antonyms:

• однофокальные очки (single-vision glasses)

Related Phrases:

• носить бифокальные очки - to wear bifocals (common expression for usage)
• заказать бифокальные очки - to order bifocals (used when discussing purchase or customization)
• привыкнуть к бифокальным очкам - to get used to bifocals (often used when discussing adjustment periods)

Usage Notes:

• The term "бифокальные очки" is a direct translation of "bifocals" and is understood in medical, optical, or formal contexts. It is not a term used in casual conversation unless discussing eyewear specifically.
• Russian speakers might not immediately recognize this term if they are unfamiliar with specialized eyewear vocabulary. In informal contexts, they might simply say "очки для чтения и дали" (glasses for reading and distance).
• The word "очки" is always plural in Russian when referring to glasses, reflecting the paired nature of the lenses.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the singular form "очко" instead of "очки."
  Incorrect: бифокальное очко
  Correct: бифокальные очки
  Explanation: "Очко" is not used to refer to glasses; it has other meanings (e.g., a point in a game or slang). Always use the plural "очки" for eyewear.
• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation.
  Incorrect: Stressing "би-ФО-кальные" as "БИ-фокальные."
  Correct: Stress on "fo" - [bʲɪfɐˈkalʲnɨɪ].
  Explanation: Incorrect stress can make the word sound unnatural or incomprehensible to native speakers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, bifocals are less commonly discussed in everyday life compared to single-vision glasses, as many older individuals may opt for separate reading glasses and distance glasses due to cost or habit. The concept of bifocals may be associated with modern optometry and is often seen as a Western innovation, though it is available in urban areas.

Related Concepts:

• прогрессивные очки (progressive glasses)
• очки для чтения (reading glasses)
• очки для дали (distance glasses)
• пресбиопия (presbyopia)