Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Bodily'

English Word: bodily

Key Russian Translations:

• телесный [ˈtʲelʲɪsnɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• физический [fʲɪˈzʲitɕɪskʲɪj] - [Formal/Neutral, Adjective]
• телом [ˈtʲeləm] - [Informal, Adverbial usage]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "телесный" and "физический"; A2 (Beginner-Intermediate) for "телом"

Pronunciation (Russian):

телесный: [ˈtʲelʲɪsnɨj]

Note on телесный: Stress on the first syllable; the "е" is pronounced as a soft "ye" sound.

физический: [fʲɪˈzʲitɕɪskʲɪj]

Note on физический: Stress on the second syllable; the "ч" is a soft "ch" sound.

телом: [ˈtʲeləm]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to the body (physical existence or form):

Translation(s) & Context:

• телесный - Used in formal or literary contexts to describe something related to the physical body (e.g., bodily needs).
• физический - More general term for "physical," often used in scientific or neutral contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Телесные потребности человека включают еду и сон.

  Bodily needs of a person include food and sleep.

• Физическое здоровье важно для общего благополучия.

  Bodily (physical) health is important for overall well-being.

• Его телесная оболочка страдала от болезни.

  His bodily form suffered from illness.

2. In a physical manner (adverbial usage):

Translation(s) & Context:

• телом - Used informally to indicate "with the body" or "physically."

Usage Examples:

• Он чувствовал боль всем телом.

  He felt pain with his whole body (bodily).

• Она повернулась к нему всем телом.

  She turned to him bodily (with her whole body).

Russian Forms/Inflections:

телесный (Adjective): Declines according to gender, number, and case, following standard Russian adjective declension patterns.

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	телесный	телесная	телесное	телесные
Genitive	телесного	телесной	телесного	телесных

Note: Other cases follow similar patterns; full declension available in detailed grammar resources.

физический (Adjective): Follows similar adjective declension as "телесный."

телом (Instrumental case of тело): Fixed form as it is a specific case of the noun "тело" (body); does not decline further in this context.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for телесный:

• физический
• плотский (more archaic or religious tone)

Note: "плотский" often carries a connotation of carnal or sinful desires, unlike the neutral "телесный."

Antonyms for телесный:

• духовный (spiritual)
• нематериальный (immaterial)

Related Phrases:

• телесное наказание - Bodily (physical) punishment.
• физическое развитие - Bodily (physical) development.
• всем телом - With the whole body (used to emphasize physical involvement).

Usage Notes:

• "телесный" is more specific to the human body and often used in formal or literary contexts. It might sound overly formal in everyday speech.
• "физический" is broader and more common in neutral or scientific discussions of anything physical, including the body.
• "телом" is an instrumental case form of "тело" (body) and is used adverbially to describe actions done physically or with the body. It is less formal and more context-specific.
• Choosing between these translations depends on whether you're describing something related to the body (use "телесный" or "физический") or a manner of action (use "телом").

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "телом" as an adjective. Incorrect: *телом боль* (bodily pain). Correct: телесная боль or физическая боль.
• Error: Overusing "телесный" in casual speech, which can sound unnatural. Incorrect: *У меня телесная усталость*. Correct: У меня физическая усталость (physical fatigue).
• Explanation: "телом" is not an adjective and cannot modify nouns; "телесный" is formal and should be reserved for specific contexts.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the distinction between "телесный" (bodily) and "духовный" (spiritual) is often emphasized in literature and philosophy, reflecting a historical and religious focus on the duality of body and soul. Using "телесный" can evoke this cultural dichotomy, especially in formal or religious contexts.

Related Concepts:

• тело (body)
• душа (soul)
• здоровье (health)