Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'chimerical'

English Word: chimerical

Key Russian Translations:

• иллюзорный /ɪlʲʲuˈzornɨj/ - [Formal]
• химерический /xɪmʲɪˈrʲɪt͡ɕɪskʲɪj/ - [Rare, Literary]
• невозможно осуществимый /nʲɪvɐˈzmoʒnə ɐsɐˈʂtʲstvʲɪmɨj/ - [Informal, Descriptive]

Frequency: Medium (Common in literary and philosophical contexts but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of abstract concepts and adjective inflections, with 'иллюзорный' being slightly easier than 'химерический', which is C1 for rare usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

иллюзорный: /ɪlʲʲuˈzornɨj/

химерический: /xɪmʲɪˈrʲɪt͡ɕɪskʲɪj/

невозможно осуществимый: /nʲɪvɐˈzmoʒnə ɐsɐˈʂtʲstvʲɪmɨj/

Note on иллюзорный: The stress is on the third syllable; be careful with the soft 'л' sound, which is common in Russian adjectives and can be tricky for English speakers.

Note on химерический: This is a less common loanword; the 'х' is pronounced like a guttural 'h' in Scottish "loch".

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Existing only in the imagination; fanciful, visionary, or unreal.

Translation(s) & Context:

• иллюзорный - Used in formal or literary contexts to describe ideas or plans that are impractical and based on fantasy.
• химерический - Applied in highly literary or philosophical discussions, often referencing mythological origins.
• невозможно осуществимый - Employed in everyday informal speech to emphasize something utterly unachievable.

Usage Examples:

• Его идея о полёте на Марс была иллюзорной, учитывая ограниченные ресурсы.

  His idea of flying to Mars was chimerical, considering the limited resources.

• В романе описывается химерический мир, где реальность сливается с мечтами.

  In the novel, a chimerical world is described where reality merges with dreams.

• Этот проект оказался невозможно осуществимым из-за политических барьеров.

  This project turned out to be chimerical due to political barriers.

• Иллюзорные надежды на быстрае обогащение часто приводят к разочарованию.

  Chimerical hopes of quick enrichment often lead to disappointment.

• Химерический характер его обещаний сделал его непопулярным среди избирателей.

  The chimerical nature of his promises made him unpopular among voters.

Meaning 2: Related to a chimera in mythology; hybrid or fantastical.

Translation(s) & Context:

• химерический - Best for mythological contexts, such as in literature or art discussions.
• иллюзорный - Sometimes used metaphorically for hybrid concepts, but less directly.

Usage Examples:

• Химерический монстр в греческой мифологии символизирует неосуществимые мечты.

  The chimerical monster in Greek mythology symbolizes unattainable dreams.

• Иллюзорный гибрид технологий и магии часто встречается в фантастических рассказах.

  The chimerical hybrid of technology and magic is common in fantasy stories.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

These translations are primarily adjectives, which inflect based on gender, number, and case in Russian. 'Иллюзорный' and 'химерический' follow standard adjective patterns, while 'невозможно осуществимый' is a phrase that doesn't inflect as a single word but its components do.

For 'иллюзорный' (adjective):

For 'химерический': It follows the same pattern as above, e.g., Nominative: химерический (m.), химерическая (f.), etc.

'Невозможно осуществимый' does not inflect as a unit; 'осуществимый' inflects like an adjective, while 'невозможно' remains unchanged.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • фантастический (more general, often positive connotation)
  • мифический (emphasizes mythological aspects)
  • неосуществимый (focuses on impossibility, with subtle difference in permanence)
• Antonyms:
  • реальный (real, practical)
  • осуществимый (achievable)

Related Phrases:

• иллюзорный мир - An imaginary world; used in literature to describe fictional settings.
• химерические мечты - Chimerical dreams; refers to unattainable aspirations in personal development contexts.
• невозможно осуществимый план - An impossible-to-execute plan; common in business or strategic discussions.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, 'иллюзорный' is the most direct and formal equivalent to 'chimerical', ideal for academic or literary use, while 'химерический' is reserved for contexts with mythological undertones. Choose 'невозможно осуществимый' for everyday conversations to emphasize practicality. Be mindful of adjective agreement with nouns in gender, number, and case. For English speakers, note that Russian adjectives often carry a more neutral or descriptive tone without the poetic flair of 'chimerical'.

• Always ensure the adjective matches the noun it describes to avoid grammatical errors.
• In formal writing, prefer 'иллюзорный' over loanwords like 'химерический' for better readability.

Common Errors:

English learners often misuse 'иллюзорный' by treating it as an invariant word, forgetting to inflect it. For example:

• Error: *Иллюзорный план (without proper case) instead of Иллюзорного плана (genitive case).

Correct: Use the appropriate form, e.g., "В иллюзорном мире" (in a chimerical world). Explanation: Russian requires case agreement, which English lacks, so practice declensions.

• Error: Confusing with 'фантастический', which can imply something exciting rather than deceptive.

Correct: Use 'иллюзорный' for negative connotations of unreality. Explanation: This prevents miscommunication in contexts like business plans.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like 'химерический' often evoke references to Greek mythology (e.g., the Chimera creature), which appears in Russian literature by authors like Pushkin. This adds a layer of romanticism, contrasting with the more pragmatic English usage, highlighting Russia's literary tradition of exploring the fantastical in everyday life.

Related Concepts:

• фантазия (fantasy)
• миф (myth)
• иллюзия (illusion)