Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Dental'

English Word: Dental

Key Russian Translations:

• зубной [ˈzubnəj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• стоматологический [stəmətələˈɡʲitɕɪskʲɪj] - [Formal, Medical Context, Adjective]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in medical and everyday contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "зубной"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "стоматологический"

Pronunciation (Russian):

зубной: [ˈzubnəj]

Note on зубной: Stress falls on the first syllable. The final "й" is a soft consonant, pronounced with a slight "y" sound.

стоматологический: [stəmətələˈɡʲitɕɪskʲɪj]

Note on стоматологический: Stress on the fifth syllable. The "г" is softened due to the following "и".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to Teeth (General)

Translation(s) & Context:

• зубной - Used in general contexts to describe anything related to teeth (e.g., dental care, dental pain).

Usage Examples:

• У меня болит зубной нерв.

  I have pain in my dental nerve.

• Зубная паста закончилась.

  The toothpaste ran out.

• Зубной врач назначил лечение.

  The dental doctor prescribed treatment.

2. Related to Dentistry (Medical/Professional)

Translation(s) & Context:

• стоматологический - Used in formal, medical, or professional contexts to describe dentistry or dental services.

Usage Examples:

• Я записался в стоматологическую клинику.

  I made an appointment at a dental clinic.

• Стоматологическое оборудование очень дорогое.

  Dental equipment is very expensive.

• Она изучает стоматологические процедуры.

  She is studying dental procedures.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

зубной (Adjective): Follows standard Russian adjective declension rules based on gender, number, and case.

стоматологический (Adjective): Also follows standard adjective declension, though it is less commonly inflected in everyday speech due to its formal nature.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for зубной:

• дентальный (less common, borrowed term)

Note: "Дентальный" is rarely used in everyday Russian and mostly appears in technical contexts.

Synonyms for стоматологический:

• зубоврачебный (slightly outdated but still understood)

Antonyms: None directly applicable.

Related Phrases:

• зубная боль - dental pain (toothache)
• зубная щётка - toothbrush
• стоматологический кабинет - dental office
• стоматологическая помощь - dental care/assistance

Usage Notes:

• "Зубной" is the more common and versatile term for everyday conversations about teeth or dental hygiene.
• "Стоматологический" is reserved for professional, medical, or formal discussions about dentistry as a field.
• Be mindful of adjective agreement with the noun's gender, number, and case when using these terms in Russian sentences.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "стоматологический" in casual contexts, e.g., *Я купил стоматологическую пасту* (incorrect).
  Correct Usage: Я купил зубную пасту (I bought toothpaste).
  Explanation: "Стоматологический" sounds overly formal and is inappropriate for everyday items like toothpaste.
• Error: Incorrect adjective endings, e.g., *Зубной паста* instead of *Зубная паста*.
  Correct Usage: Зубная паста (Toothpaste).
  Explanation: "Паста" is feminine, so the adjective must match in gender.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, dental care is often associated with regular visits to "стоматолог" (dentist), and dental health is considered an important aspect of personal care. The term "зубной врач" (dental doctor) is sometimes used colloquially instead of "стоматолог" in less formal settings.

Related Concepts:

• стоматолог (dentist)
• зуб (tooth)
• лечение зубов (dental treatment)