Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Calcium'

English Word: calcium

Key Russian Translations:

• кальций [ˈkalt͡sɨj] - [Formal, Scientific]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in scientific and medical contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

кальций: [ˈkalt͡sɨj]

Note on кальций: The stress falls on the first syllable. The 'ц' sound is a soft affricate, similar to 'ts' in English.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Chemical Element (Calcium)

Translation(s) & Context:

• кальций - Used in scientific, medical, and educational contexts to refer to the chemical element or mineral.

Usage Examples:

• Кальций необходим для здоровья костей и зубов.

  Calcium is essential for bone and dental health.

• В молоке содержится много кальция.

  Milk contains a lot of calcium.

• Врач порекомендовал принимать добавки кальция.

  The doctor recommended taking calcium supplements.

• Кальций играет важную роль в сокращении мышц.

  Calcium plays an important role in muscle contraction.

• Недостаток кальция может привести к остеопорозу.

  A lack of calcium can lead to osteoporosis.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

кальций is a masculine noun in Russian. It follows the second declension pattern for inanimate nouns.

Note: This noun is typically used in the singular form as it refers to a chemical element or substance.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• нет прямых синонимов (no direct synonyms, as it is a specific term)

Antonyms:

• нет прямых антонимов (no direct antonyms, as it is a specific term)

Related Phrases:

• добавка кальция - Calcium supplement (used in medical or health contexts)
• содержание кальция - Calcium content (used in discussions of food or materials)
• недостаток кальция - Calcium deficiency (used in medical contexts)

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "кальций" is a direct translation of "calcium" and is used exclusively in formal, scientific, or medical contexts. It does not have informal variants.
• It is important to use the correct case endings when discussing "кальций" in relation to health or chemistry (e.g., "недостаток кальция" for "lack of calcium").
• Unlike English, where "calcium" might occasionally appear in casual contexts, the Russian equivalent is rarely used outside technical discussions.

Common Errors:

• Error: Misusing case endings, such as saying "недостаток кальций" instead of "недостаток кальция."
  Explanation: The genitive case is required after "недостаток" (lack of). The correct form is "кальция."
• Error: Incorrect stress placement, pronouncing it as [kalˈt͡sɨj] instead of [ˈkalt͡sɨj].
  Explanation: Stress in Russian is crucial for correct pronunciation. Always stress the first syllable in "кальций."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, discussions about calcium often arise in the context of health and nutrition, especially regarding dairy products. Awareness of calcium's importance for bone health is widespread, similar to English-speaking cultures, and it is often emphasized in medical advice for children and the elderly.

Related Concepts:

• магний (magnesium)
• фосфор (phosphorus)
• витамин D (vitamin D)
• кости (bones)