Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'deformation'

English Word: deformation

Key Russian Translations:

• деформация [dʲɪfɐrˈmatsɨjə] - [Formal, Technical]

Frequency: Medium (Common in technical, scientific, and engineering contexts, but not in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with technical vocabulary and basic Russian grammar, as it involves noun declensions)

Pronunciation (Russian):

деформация: [dʲɪfɐrˈmatsɨjə]

Note on деформация: The stress falls on the third syllable ("matsɨjə"). Be mindful of the soft sign (ь) in "деформация," which affects the pronunciation of the preceding consonant, making it softer and more palatalized.

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Meanings and Usage:

The act of deforming or the state of being deformed (e.g., in physics, geology, or biology)

Translation(s) & Context:

• деформация - Used in formal or technical contexts, such as describing changes in shape due to force or pressure (e.g., in engineering or scientific discussions).

Usage Examples:

• В результате землетрясения произошла деформация почвы.

  As a result of the earthquake, deformation of the soil occurred.

• Механическая деформация металла может привести к его разрушению.

  Mechanical deformation of metal can lead to its destruction.

• В биологии деформация клеток часто связана с внешними факторами.

  In biology, deformation of cells is often linked to external factors.

• Инженеры изучают деформацию конструкций для повышения безопасности.

  Engineers study deformation of structures to improve safety.

• Деформация пластика под влиянием тепла делает его более гибким.

  Deformation of plastic under the influence of heat makes it more flexible.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Деформация" is a feminine noun of the first declension in Russian. It follows regular patterns for most cases but can vary based on number and grammatical case. Below is a table outlining its inflections:

Note: This word does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward for learners, but always pay attention to case endings in sentences.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • искажение (iskazheniye) - Often used interchangeably in contexts of distortion, but more common in visual or signal-related deformations.
  • изменение формы (izmeneniye formy) - A more descriptive phrase, used in everyday or less technical language.
• Antonyms:
  • нормальность (normalnost') - Refers to the state of being normal or unchanged.
  • стабильность (stabilnost') - Implies stability or lack of change in shape or form.

Related Phrases:

• механическая деформация - Mechanical deformation; used in engineering to describe force-induced changes.
• термическая деформация - Thermal deformation; refers to changes due to temperature, common in materials science.
• деформация грунта - Deformation of soil; often discussed in geology or construction contexts.

Usage Notes:

"Деформация" directly corresponds to the English "deformation" in technical fields like physics and engineering, but it is more commonly used in formal written Russian rather than casual speech. When translating, ensure the context matches; for example, use it with appropriate prepositions like "в результате" (as a result of) to indicate causation. If multiple translations exist, choose "деформация" for precise scientific accuracy over more general synonyms. Grammatically, as a feminine noun, it requires adjectives and verbs to agree in gender, number, and case.

Common Errors:

• Common Error: Confusing case endings, e.g., using the nominative "деформация" in a genitive context like "из-за деформация" instead of the correct "из-за деформации" (due to deformation).

  Correct Usage: Из-за деформации почвы произошло обрушение. (Due to the deformation of the soil, there was a collapse.)

  Explanation: Russian nouns change based on case, so learners must identify the required case in the sentence structure.

• Common Error: Overusing "деформация" in non-technical contexts, leading to awkward phrasing, e.g., saying "деформация лица" for a facial expression change when "искажение" might be more appropriate.

  Correct Usage: For facial changes, use "искажение" if it's not strictly physical deformation.

  Explanation: This can make speech sound overly formal; context dictates the best word choice.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and education, terms like "деформация" are heavily emphasized in STEM fields due to Russia's strong tradition in science and engineering. For instance, it frequently appears in discussions of historical events like the Chernobyl disaster, where structural deformations were a key factor, highlighting the word's role in conveying real-world implications of technology and nature.

Related Concepts:

• трещина (treschina) - Crack or fissure.
• эластичность (elasticnost') - Elasticity.
• напряжение (napryazheniye) - Stress (in a physical sense).