Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'cocaine'

English Word: cocaine

Key Russian Translations:

• кокаин [kəkaˈin] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

кокаин: [kəkaˈin]

Note on кокаин: The stress is on the second syllable, which is typical for borrowed words in Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Narcotic Substance (Drug)

Translation(s) & Context:

• кокаин - Refers to the illegal drug cocaine, used in medical or illicit contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Кокаин является опасным наркотиком, вызывающим зависимость.

  Cocaine is a dangerous drug that causes addiction.

• В некоторых странах кокаин использовался в медицине как анестетик.

  In some countries, cocaine was used in medicine as an anesthetic.

• Торговля кокаином строго запрещена законом.

  The trade of cocaine is strictly prohibited by law.

• Он был арестован за хранение кокаина.

  He was arrested for possession of cocaine.

• Употребление кокаина может привести к серьёзным проблемам со здоровьем.

  The use of cocaine can lead to serious health problems.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

кокаин is a masculine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for inanimate masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Note: The plural form is rarely used since "кокаин" typically refers to the substance in general, but if needed, it follows regular masculine plural declension (e.g., Nominative Plural: кокаины).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• нет (No direct synonyms; often referred to by slang or scientific terms)

Antonyms:

• нет (No direct antonyms due to the specific nature of the term)

Note: Slang terms may vary by region or context but are not officially recognized synonyms.

Related Phrases:

• употребление кокаина - Use of cocaine
• торговля кокаином - Cocaine trafficking
• зависимость от кокаина - Cocaine addiction

Usage Notes:

• The term "кокаин" is a direct borrowing from English and is used in both formal (e.g., medical, legal) and informal contexts in Russian.
• It is universally understood across Russian-speaking regions, though slang terms may be used in specific subcultures.
• Be cautious with the cultural sensitivity of discussing drugs, as it may carry legal or social implications in Russian-speaking contexts.

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing "кокаин" by stressing the first syllable (e.g., [ˈkokaɪn]). Correct Usage: Stress the second syllable [kəkaˈin].
• Error: Using incorrect case endings in sentences, e.g., saying "торговля кокаин" instead of "торговля кокаином" (Instrumental case). Explanation: Always apply the correct grammatical case based on the sentence structure.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking cultures, the discussion of cocaine and other drugs is often associated with illegality and social stigma. The term "кокаин" may evoke strong negative connotations due to strict drug laws and historical context. It is rarely discussed casually, and its mention is usually limited to legal, medical, or criminal contexts.

Related Concepts:

• наркотик (drug)
• зависимость (addiction)
• контрабанда (smuggling)