Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Conscious'

English Word: conscious

Key Russian Translations:

• сознательный [sɐˈznatʲɪlʲnɨj] - [Formal, Often used in contexts of awareness or deliberate action]
• в сознании [v sɐˈznanʲɪi] - [Informal, Often used in medical or situational contexts for being awake]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in specific contexts like psychology or health)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "сознательный"; A2 (Beginner-Intermediate) for "в сознании"

Pronunciation (Russian):

сознательный: [sɐˈznatʲɪlʲnɨj]

Note on сознательный: Stress falls on the second syllable. The soft "л" sound can be tricky for non-native speakers.

в сознании: [v sɐˈznanʲɪi]

Note on в сознании: The stress is on "зна" in "сознании". Ensure proper vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Aware or deliberate (mental awareness)

Translation(s) & Context:

• сознательный - Used to describe someone who is aware of their actions or decisions, often with a sense of responsibility or intent.

Usage Examples:

• Он сделал это сознательно, понимая последствия.

  He did it consciously, understanding the consequences.

• Это был сознательный выбор с её стороны.

  It was a conscious choice on her part.

• Мы должны быть более сознательными в наших решениях.

  We need to be more conscious in our decisions.

2. Awake or alert (physical state)

Translation(s) & Context:

• в сознании - Used to describe someone who is awake or has regained consciousness, often in medical contexts.

Usage Examples:

• После аварии он был в сознании и мог говорить.

  After the accident, he was conscious and could speak.

• Она пришла в сознание через несколько минут.

  She regained consciousness after a few minutes.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

сознательный (Adjective): This adjective declines according to standard Russian adjective rules based on gender, number, and case.

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	сознательный	сознательная	сознательное	сознательные
Genitive	сознательного	сознательной	сознательного	сознательных
Dative	сознательному	сознательной	сознательному	сознательным

в сознании (Prepositional Phrase): This phrase does not inflect as it is a fixed expression. "Сознание" (consciousness) itself is a neuter noun and declines, but in this context, it remains static as part of the phrase.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for сознательный:

• осознанный (more colloquial, often used for "realized")
• преднамеренный (emphasizes intent or premeditation)

Antonyms for сознательный:

• бессознательный (unconscious or involuntary)

Synonyms for в сознании:

• при сознании (less common, older usage for "being aware")

Antonyms for в сознании:

• без сознания (unconscious)

Related Phrases:

• сознательное решение - A conscious decision (used for deliberate choices)
• прийти в сознание - To regain consciousness (common in medical contexts)
• потерять сознание - To lose consciousness (also common in medical or emotional contexts)

Usage Notes:

• "сознательный" is primarily used for mental awareness or deliberate intent and is more formal or academic in tone. It does not refer to the physical state of being awake.
• "в сознании" is strictly used for the physical state of being conscious or awake, often in contrast to being unconscious ("без сознания").
• Be cautious when translating "conscious" into Russian as the choice between these translations depends heavily on context (mental vs. physical awareness).

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "сознательный" to mean "awake" in a medical context.
  Incorrect: Он был сознательный после операции.
  Correct: Он был в сознании после операции.
  Explanation: "сознательный" refers to mental awareness, not the physical state of being awake.
• Error: Using "в сознании" for deliberate actions.
  Incorrect: Это был в сознании выбор.
  Correct: Это был сознательный выбор.
  Explanation: "в сознании" is not used for intentional or deliberate actions.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the concept of "consciousness" (сознание) often carries a philosophical or psychological weight, especially in literature and intellectual discussions. Terms like "сознательный" are frequently used in contexts of social responsibility or moral awareness, reflecting Soviet-era emphasis on collective consciousness.

Related Concepts:

• осознанность (mindfulness or awareness)
• бессознательное (the unconscious, often in psychological contexts)
• самосознание (self-awareness)