Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'circuit'

English Word: circuit

Key Russian Translations:

• цепь [t͡sepʲ] - [Formal, Technical]
• контур [ˈkontur] - [Formal, Often used in electronics]
• схема [ˈsxʲema] - [Formal, Often used for diagrams or layouts]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

цепь: [t͡sepʲ]

Note on цепь: The soft "п" sound can be tricky for non-native speakers; ensure a slight palatalization.

контур: [ˈkontur]

Note on контур: Stress falls on the first syllable; the "р" is rolled slightly.

схема: [ˈsxʲema]

Note on схема: The "х" is a guttural sound, distinct from English "h".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Electrical or Electronic Circuit

Translation(s) & Context:

• цепь - Used in technical contexts to describe a closed loop of electrical components.
• контур - Often refers specifically to a loop or circuit in electronics or radio technology.

Usage Examples:

• Электрическая цепь замкнута.

  The electrical circuit is closed.

• Этот контур настроен на определённую частоту.

  This circuit is tuned to a specific frequency.

• Цепь должна быть проверена на наличие короткого замыкания.

  The circuit must be checked for a short circuit.

2. Diagram or Schematic Circuit

Translation(s) & Context:

• схема - Refers to a diagrammatic representation of a circuit or system.

Usage Examples:

• Нарисуйте схему этой системы.

  Draw the circuit diagram of this system.

• Схема показывает, как подключить провода.

  The circuit shows how to connect the wires.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

цепь (feminine noun): Declines according to the first declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in a soft sign (ь).

контур (masculine noun): Follows the second declension pattern for masculine nouns.

схема (feminine noun): Follows the first declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in "а".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms for цепь: сеть (network, in some contexts), линия (line, in specific usage)
• Synonyms for контур: петля (loop, less common)
• Synonyms for схема: план (plan), диаграмма (diagram)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable in most contexts.

Note: Synonyms like "сеть" for "цепь" are used only in specific contexts, such as broader systems or networks, and should not be confused with direct equivalents.

Related Phrases:

• замкнутая цепь - Closed circuit (literal and figurative usage).
• контур заземления - Grounding circuit (common in electronics).
• схема подключения - Connection circuit/diagram (used in manuals).

Usage Notes:

• "цепь" is the most general term for a circuit as a closed loop, often used in physics and engineering. It can also mean "chain" in other contexts, so context is key.
• "контур" is more specialized, often used in radio or electronics to refer to a tuned circuit or loop.
• "схема" is primarily used for diagrams or schematics and may not always refer to a physical circuit.
• When choosing between these translations, consider the specific domain (e.g., electronics vs. general description) and whether a physical or diagrammatic circuit is implied.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "цепь" to mean "diagram." Correct usage: Use "схема" for diagrams. Incorrect: "Цепь устройства нарисована." Correct: "Схема устройства нарисована." (The device’s circuit is drawn.)
• Error: Mispronouncing "цепь" without palatalizing the "п". This can make it sound like a different word. Ensure to soften the consonant.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian technical education, terms like "цепь" and "контур" are heavily used in physics and engineering contexts. Understanding these terms is crucial for anyone engaging in technical discussions or studies in Russian-speaking environments.

Related Concepts:

• ток (current)
• напряжение (voltage)
• сопротивление (resistance)