Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'corpuscle'

English Word: corpuscle

Key Russian Translations:

• корпускула (/kɐrˈpuskʊlə/) - [Formal, Scientific terminology, Singular]

Frequency: Low (Primarily used in scientific, medical, or academic contexts; not common in everyday conversation.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with scientific vocabulary and basic Russian noun declensions.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

корпускула: /kɐrˈpuskʊlə/ (The stress is on the third syllable; the 'р' is rolled, which is a common feature in Russian pronunciation.)

Note on корпускула: Be cautious with the vowel sounds—'у' is pronounced as a short 'oo' sound. This word may vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A small particle or cell, often in a biological or physical context.

Translation(s) & Context:

• корпускула - Used in formal scientific discussions, such as biology or physics, to describe microscopic entities like blood cells.

Usage Examples:

• В крови человека есть красные корпускулы, которые переносят кислород.

  In human blood, there are red corpuscles that carry oxygen.

• Под микроскопом мы видим, как движутся эти крошечные корпускулы.

  Under the microscope, we can see how these tiny corpuscles move.

• В физических экспериментах корпускула может обозначать элементарную частицу.

  In physical experiments, a corpuscle can refer to an elementary particle.

• Медики изучают, как изменения в корпускулах влияют на иммунитет.

  Doctors study how changes in corpuscles affect immunity.

• Эти корпускулы в воздухе могут вызвать аллергию у некоторых людей.

  These corpuscles in the air can cause allergies in some people.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Корпускула" is a feminine noun (feminine gender in Russian). It follows the standard first declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -a. Below is a table showing its basic inflections:

Note: This word does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • частица (chastitsa) - More general term for a particle, often used in physics; less specific to biological contexts.
  • клетка (kletka) - When referring specifically to cells, with a slight nuance toward living organisms.
• Antonyms:
  • масса (massa) - Refers to a large mass or bulk, contrasting with something small and particulate.

Related Phrases:

• Кровяные корпускулы (krovyanuye korpuskuly) - Blood corpuscles; commonly used in medical discussions to refer to red or white blood cells.
• Элементарная корпускула (elementarnaya korpuskula) - Elementary corpuscle; a phrase in physics for fundamental particles, with a connotation of basic building blocks.
• Воздушные корпускулы (vozdushnyye korpuskuly) - Aerial corpuscles; refers to particles in the air, often in environmental or health contexts.

Usage Notes:

"Корпускула" directly corresponds to "corpuscle" in English as a scientific term, but it's more commonly used in formal or academic Russian rather than everyday speech. Always ensure the context is scientific; for general particles, "частица" might be a better fit. Grammatically, as a feminine noun, it must agree in gender, number, and case with accompanying adjectives or verbs. When choosing between translations, opt for "корпускула" in biological contexts and "частица" in physical ones to avoid confusion.

Common Errors:

• Mistaking the gender: Learners often treat "корпускула" as neuter and use incorrect adjectives, e.g., saying "большой корпускула" instead of "большая корпускула" (correct: with feminine agreement). Error: "большой корпускула" (wrong gender). Correct: "большая корпускула". Explanation: Russian nouns have grammatical gender, so adjectives must match.
• Incorrect declension: Forgetting to change the ending in different cases, e.g., using "корпускула" in the genitive instead of "корпускулы". Error: "Отсутствие корпускула" (wrong). Correct: "Отсутствие корпускулы". Explanation: Proper declension is essential for sentence structure in Russian.

Cultural Notes:

While "корпускула" is primarily a scientific term without strong cultural connotations, it reflects Russia's emphasis on scientific education and research, influenced by historical figures like Ivan Pavlov. In Russian literature and media, such terms often appear in educational contexts, highlighting the language's precision in describing natural phenomena.

Related Concepts:

• клетка (kletka)
• частица (chastitsa)
• молекула (molekula)