Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'buffer'

English Word: buffer

Key Russian Translations:

• буфер [ˈbufʲɪr] - [Formal, Technical]
• амортизатор [ɐmərtʲɪˈzatər] - [Formal, Mechanical/Physical Context]
• буферная зона [ˈbufʲɪrnəjə ˈzonə] - [Formal, Often Figurative or Geopolitical]

Frequency: Medium (especially in technical and geopolitical contexts)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate; varies by context and translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

буфер: [ˈbufʲɪr]

Note on буфер: Stress on the first syllable; the 'r' is rolled slightly, typical of Russian pronunciation.

амортизатор: [ɐmərtʲɪˈzatər]

Note on амортизатор: Stress on the fourth syllable; ensure soft 'tʲ' sound before 'i'.

буферная зона: [ˈbufʲɪrnəjə ˈzonə]

Audio: []

Meanings and Usage:

1. Buffer (as a protective or intermediary element, e.g., in computing or mechanics)

Translation(s) & Context:

• буфер - Commonly used in technical contexts like computing (e.g., data buffer).
• амортизатор - Refers to a physical buffer, such as a shock absorber in vehicles.

Usage Examples:

• Данные сохраняются в буфере перед обработкой.

  The data is stored in the buffer before processing.

• Амортизатор смягчает удары на неровной дороге.

  The shock absorber softens impacts on uneven roads.

• Буфер памяти переполнен, нужно очистить.

  The memory buffer is full; it needs to be cleared.

2. Buffer (as a protective zone or intermediary area, e.g., geopolitical or social)

Translation(s) & Context:

• буферная зона - Used for a neutral or protective area between two entities (literal or figurative).

Usage Examples:

• Эта страна служит буферной зоной между двумя враждующими государствами.

  This country serves as a buffer zone between two warring states.

• Буферная зона помогает снизить напряжение в конфликте.

  The buffer zone helps reduce tension in the conflict.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

буфер (noun, masculine, inanimate):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	буфер	буферы
Genitive	буфера	буферов
Dative	буферу	буферам
Accusative	буфер	буферы
Instrumental	буфером	буферами
Prepositional	о буфере	о буферах

амортизатор (noun, masculine, inanimate): Follows similar declension patterns as above with regular masculine endings.

буферная зона (compound noun phrase): Both words decline; "буферная" (adjective) agrees with "зона" (feminine noun) in case, number, and gender.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for буфер (technical sense):

• память
• накопитель

Note: "память" is broader and often means "memory," while "накопитель" can imply storage.

Synonyms for буферная зона:

• нейтральная зона
• разделительная полоса

Antonyms: None directly applicable for most senses of "buffer."

Related Phrases:

• буфер обмена - Clipboard (in computing contexts).
• буферная память - Buffer memory (temporary storage in devices).
• буферная зона безопасности - Safety buffer zone (often used in security or military contexts).

Usage Notes:

• "буфер" is the most direct translation for technical or abstract intermediary concepts (e.g., data buffer), while "амортизатор" is strictly for physical shock-absorbing devices.
• "буферная зона" is a set phrase and should not be broken up or replaced with synonyms unless the context clearly allows it.
• In conversational Russian, "буфер" might not be as commonly understood outside tech-savvy or formal circles; consider the audience when using it.

Common Errors:

Error 1: Using "буфер" for physical shock absorbers.

Incorrect: "Этот буфер на машине сломался." (Intended: "This buffer on the car broke.")

Correct: "Этот амортизатор на машине сломался." (Translation: "This shock absorber on the car broke.")

Explanation: "буфер" does not apply to physical vehicle parts; "амортизатор" is the correct term.

Cultural Notes:

The concept of a "буферная зона" (buffer zone) carries significant historical and geopolitical weight in Russian-speaking regions due to the Soviet Union's use of satellite states as buffers during the Cold War. English learners should be aware of this connotation when discussing political topics.

Related Concepts:

• граница (border)
• разделение (separation)
• защита (protection)