Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Compressor'

English Word: Compressor

Key Russian Translations:

• компрессор [kəmˈprʲesər] - [Technical, Formal]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in technical and industrial contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate - requires familiarity with technical vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

компрессор: [kəmˈprʲesər]

Note on компрессор: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'р' is rolled, typical of Russian pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A machine or device that compresses air or gas

Translation(s) & Context:

• компрессор - Used in technical contexts to refer to air or gas compressors in machinery or industrial settings.

Usage Examples:

• Компрессор используется для подачи сжатого воздуха в систему.

  The compressor is used to supply compressed air to the system.

• Этот компрессор очень мощный и подходит для больших заводов.

  This compressor is very powerful and suitable for large factories.

• Нам нужно заменить старый компрессор на новый.

  We need to replace the old compressor with a new one.

• Компрессор сломался, и производство остановилось.

  The compressor broke down, and production stopped.

• Какой тип компрессора лучше для домашних нужд?

  What type of compressor is better for home use?

Russian Forms/Inflections:

компрессор is a masculine noun. It follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant in Russian. Below is the declension table:

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• насос (in specific contexts, referring to a pump, though not always interchangeable)

Note: "насос" generally means "pump" and is used for liquids, while "компрессор" is specific to gases or air.

Antonyms:

• No direct antonyms exist for this technical term.

Related Phrases:

• воздушный компрессор - Air compressor (used for compressing air in various applications).
• компрессор холодильника - Refrigerator compressor (specific to cooling systems).
• поршневой компрессор - Piston compressor (a specific type of compressor).

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "компрессор" is a direct borrowing from English and is used almost exclusively in technical or industrial contexts. It does not have informal equivalents.
• It is important to use the correct case endings when using "компрессор" in sentences, as Russian grammar relies heavily on declensions to indicate the role of the noun in a sentence.
• This term is not used metaphorically or in everyday casual speech, unlike some technical terms that might have broader applications.

Common Errors:

• Incorrect Case Usage: English speakers often forget to decline "компрессор" based on its grammatical role. For example, saying "Я купил компрессор" (correct) vs. "Я купил компрессора" (incorrect, wrong case).
• Mispronunciation: Stressing the first syllable instead of the second (correct: [kəmˈprʲesər]). Incorrect stress can make the word sound unnatural to native speakers.
• Confusion with "насос": Some learners mistakenly use "насос" (pump) for gas or air compression. For instance, "насос для воздуха" is incorrect; the correct term is "компрессор для воздуха."

Cultural Notes:

The term "компрессор" reflects the influence of foreign technical vocabulary in Russian, particularly from English, due to the global nature of industrial and technological advancements. It is a straightforward loanword with no significant cultural connotations beyond its practical use in engineering and industry.

Related Concepts:

• насос (pump)
• двигатель (engine)
• турбина (turbine)