Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Body'

English Word: Body

Key Russian Translations:

• тело [ˈtʲelə] - [Neutral, General Usage]
• корпус [ˈkorpʊs] - [Formal, Often Used for Objects or Structures]
• организм [ɐrɡɐˈnʲizm] - [Formal, Scientific, Refers to Living Organism]

Frequency: High (especially for "тело")

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for "тело"), B2 (Intermediate for "корпус" and "организм")

Pronunciation (Russian):

тело: [ˈtʲelə]

Note on тело: The stress is on the first syllable. The 'е' is pronounced as a soft 'ye' sound.

корпус: [ˈkorpʊs]

Note on корпус: The stress is on the first syllable. The 'у' sounds like 'oo' in 'book'.

организм: [ɐrɡɐˈnʲizm]

Note on организм: The stress is on the third syllable. The 'и' is a soft vowel sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Physical Human or Animal Body

Translation(s) & Context:

• тело - Used to refer to the physical body of a person or animal in general contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Её тело было покрыто татуировками.

  Her body was covered with tattoos.

• Тело человека состоит из множества органов.

  The human body consists of many organs.

• После тренировки всё тело болит.

  After the workout, my whole body aches.

2. Structure or Main Part (e.g., of a Vehicle or Object)

Translation(s) & Context:

• корпус - Refers to the main structure or frame, often of inanimate objects like vehicles or buildings.

Usage Examples:

• Корпус корабля был повреждён во время шторма.

  The body of the ship was damaged during the storm.

• Корпус машины сделан из стали.

  The body of the car is made of steel.

3. Living System or Organism (Scientific)

Translation(s) & Context:

• организм - Used in scientific or medical contexts to refer to a living body or system.

Usage Examples:

• Организм человека адаптируется к изменениям климата.

  The human body adapts to climate changes.

• Этот вирус опасен для организма.

  This virus is dangerous for the body.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

тело (Noun, Neuter): Declines according to the second declension pattern for neuter nouns.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	тело	тела
Genitive	тела	тел
Dative	телу	телам
Accusative	тело	тела
Instrumental	телом	телами
Prepositional	о теле	о телах

корпус (Noun, Masculine): Follows the second declension pattern for masculine nouns.

организм (Noun, Masculine): Follows the second declension pattern for masculine nouns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for тело:

• плоть (more poetic or religious context)
• туловище (refers specifically to torso)

Antonyms for тело:

• душа (soul, as opposed to the physical body)

Related Phrases:

• человеческое тело - Human body
• корпус здания - Building structure/body
• здоровый организм - Healthy body/organism

Usage Notes:

• "тело" is the most common and neutral term for "body" when referring to a physical human or animal body. It is widely used in everyday speech.
• "корпус" is more technical and often used for inanimate objects or structures, such as vehicles or buildings. It can sound out of place if used for a human body.
• "организм" is primarily used in scientific or medical contexts and emphasizes the biological system rather than the physical form.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "корпус" to refer to a human body.
  Incorrect: У меня болит корпус.
  Correct: У меня болит тело.
  Explanation: "корпус" is inappropriate for a living body and is reserved for objects or structures.
• Error: Overusing "организм" in casual speech.
  Incorrect: Мой организм устал.
  Correct: Моё тело устало.
  Explanation: "организм" sounds overly formal or scientific in everyday contexts.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the word "тело" can sometimes carry a more intimate or personal connotation compared to English "body." It might be used in literature or poetry to evoke emotional or spiritual connections, often contrasted with "душа" (soul).

Related Concepts:

• душа (soul)
• кожа (skin)
• органы (organs)