Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'controllable'

English Word: controllable

Key Russian Translations:

• управляемый /ʊˈprɑvljæmɨj/ - [Formal, Technical; often used in contexts like aviation or systems management]
• контролируемый /kən.trəˈli.rə.vən.nɨj/ - [Formal; commonly applied in scientific, experimental, or surveillance scenarios]

Frequency: Medium (This word and its translations are encountered in technical literature, but not in everyday casual conversation.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian adjective inflections and derived forms, which may vary by context.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

управляемый: /ʊˈprɑvljæmɨj/

Note on управляемый: The stress falls on the second syllable ("prɑvl"), which can be tricky for learners due to the soft 'л' sound. Pay attention to the palatalization.

контролируемый: /kən.trəˈli.rə.vən.nɨj/

Note on контролируемый: The pronunciation includes a reduced vowel in unstressed syllables, common in Russian; the 'о' in "контролируемый" softens to a schwa-like sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Capable of being controlled or managed

Translation(s) & Context:

• управляемый - Used in technical or formal contexts, such as describing machinery, vehicles, or processes that can be directed.
• контролируемый - Applied in monitoring or regulatory scenarios, like experiments or security systems, emphasizing oversight.

Usage Examples:

• Этот самолет управляемый, что делает его идеальным для тренировок. (This airplane is controllable, making it ideal for training.)

  This airplane is controllable, making it ideal for training.

• В эксперименте использовался контролируемый уровень переменных. (In the experiment, a controllable level of variables was used.)

  In the experiment, a controllable level of variables was used.

• Для безопасности, все устройства должны быть управляемыми удаленно. (For safety, all devices should be controllable remotely.)

  For safety, all devices should be controllable remotely.

• Контролируемый процесс позволяет избежать ошибок в производстве. (The controllable process helps avoid errors in production.)

  The controllable process helps avoid errors in production.

• Управляемый робот может адаптироваться к различным условиям. (The controllable robot can adapt to various conditions.)

  The controllable robot can adapt to various conditions.

Abstract or metaphorical sense (e.g., emotions or situations)

Translation(s) & Context:

• управляемый - In metaphorical uses, such as describing emotions that can be managed in psychological contexts.
• контролируемый - Less common here, but possible in formal discussions of self-control or governance.

Usage Examples:

• Его гнев был управляемым, но иногда прорывался. (His anger was controllable, but it sometimes broke through.)

  His anger was controllable, but it sometimes broke through.

• В терапии мы учимся делать эмоции контролируемыми. (In therapy, we learn to make emotions controllable.)

  In therapy, we learn to make emotions controllable.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "управляемый" and "контролируемый" are adjectives derived from verbs, following standard Russian adjective inflections. They agree with the noun they modify in gender, number, and case. These are regular adjectives, but they can be irregular in certain forms due to their participial origins.

Note: These forms are regular, but always check for stress shifts in context. For short forms (e.g., управляем), they are less common and used in predicate positions.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • регулируемый (reguliruemyy) - Similar but implies adjustment; often used interchangeably in mechanical contexts.
  • управляемый - No direct synonyms, but can overlap with "влияемый" in abstract senses.
• Antonyms:
  • неуправляемый (neupravlyaemyy) - Uncontrollable, especially in chaotic or wild scenarios.
  • неконтролируемый (nekontrolirovannyy) - Uncontrolled, often in regulatory or experimental contexts.

Related Phrases:

• Под управлением - Under control; used in contexts like "The situation is under control" (e.g., Ситуация под управлением).
• Удаленное управление - Remote control; a common phrase in technology (e.g., for devices that are controllable remotely).
• Контролируемый эксперимент - Controlled experiment; essential in scientific language.

Usage Notes:

"Управляемый" is the more versatile translation for "controllable" in everyday and technical English, while "контролируемый" is better for contexts involving monitoring or supervision. In Russian, these adjectives must agree with the noun they describe in gender, number, and case, which differs from English. For formal writing, prefer "контролируемый" in scientific texts. When choosing between translations, consider the nuance: "управляемый" suggests direction or guidance, whereas "контролируемый" implies oversight. Avoid using these in highly informal speech; opt for simpler synonyms if needed.

Common Errors:

• Confusing inflection: English learners often forget to change the adjective form, e.g., saying "управляемый дом" for a feminine noun like "house" (which should be "управляемая"). Correct: Use "управляемая" for feminine. Error example: "Эта управляемый система" (wrong); Correct: "Эта управляемая система".

• Misusing synonyms: Learners might overuse "контролируемый" when "управляемый" is more appropriate, leading to awkward phrasing. Error example: "Мой гнев контролируемый" (implies strict monitoring); Better: "Мой гнев управляемый" for general manageability.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and language, terms like "управляемый" often appear in contexts influenced by Soviet-era engineering and aviation achievements, such as in discussions of spacecraft or military technology. This reflects a historical emphasis on control and precision in Russian scientific endeavors, which can add a layer of cultural pride to these words.

Related Concepts:

• автоматизированный (avtomatizirovannyy)
• регулировка (regulirovka)
• мониторинг (monitoring)