Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Detached'

English Word: Detached

Key Russian Translations:

• отдельный [ɐtˈdʲelʲnɨj] - [Formal, Used for physical or conceptual separation]
• отстранённый [ɐtstrɐˈnʲɵnnɨj] - [Formal/Informal, Often used for emotional or psychological detachment]
• обособленный [ɐbɐˈsoblʲɪnnɨj] - [Formal, Used for isolated or independent entities]

Frequency: Medium (used in specific contexts, not everyday speech)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate; varies by context and translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

отдельный: [ɐtˈdʲelʲnɨj]

Note on отдельный: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'д' sound is soft due to the following 'е'.

отстранённый: [ɐtstrɐˈnʲɵnnɨj]

Note on отстранённый: The stress is on the third syllable, and the 'ё' is always stressed and pronounced distinctly.

обособленный: [ɐbɐˈsoblʲɪnnɨj]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Physically Separated or Independent

Translation(s) & Context:

• отдельный - Used for something physically separate, like a detached house or unit.
• обособленный - Often implies isolation or independence, such as a detached group or entity.

Usage Examples:

• У нас отдельный дом в пригороде.

  We have a detached house in the suburbs.

• Это отдельный вход в здание.

  This is a detached entrance to the building.

• Обособленная группа людей жила в горах.

  A detached group of people lived in the mountains.

2. Emotionally or Mentally Uninvolved

Translation(s) & Context:

• отстранённый - Used to describe someone emotionally distant or uninvolved.

Usage Examples:

• Он выглядел отстранённым во время разговора.

  He seemed detached during the conversation.

• Её отстранённое поведение беспокоило друзей.

  Her detached behavior worried her friends.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

отдельный (Adjective): Follows standard adjective declension in Russian, agreeing in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies.

отстранённый (Adjective): Similar declension pattern as 'отдельный'. Derived from the verb 'отстранить' (to detach/remove).

обособленный (Adjective): Follows the same adjective declension rules. Often used in formal or written contexts.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for отдельный:

• индивидуальный (individual)
• разрозненный (disconnected)

Note: 'индивидуальный' emphasizes uniqueness, while 'разрозненный' may imply fragmentation.

Synonyms for отстранённый:

• холодный (cold)
• равнодушный (indifferent)

Antonyms for отстранённый:

• вовлечённый (engaged)
• эмоциональный (emotional)

Related Phrases:

• отдельный случай - A separate case (used for exceptions or unique situations).
• отстранённый взгляд - A detached look (often describing emotional distance).
• обособленное положение - A detached position (used for isolated or independent status).

Usage Notes:

• 'отдельный' is the most versatile translation for physical separation and is widely used in everyday speech.
• 'отстранённый' is specific to emotional or psychological detachment and should not be used for physical contexts.
• 'обособленный' is more formal and often appears in written or academic contexts to describe isolation or independence.
• Ensure agreement in gender, number, and case when using these adjectives with nouns in Russian sentences.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'отстранённый' for physical separation.
  Incorrect: У нас отстранённый дом. (We have a detached house.)
  Correct: У нас отдельный дом.
  Explanation: 'отстранённый' relates to emotional detachment, not physical separation.
• Error: Failing to decline adjectives based on the noun's case.
  Incorrect: Я вижу отдельный домом.
  Correct: Я вижу отдельным домом.
  Explanation: The adjective must agree with the noun in instrumental case here.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, emotional detachment ('отстранённый') can sometimes be interpreted as a sign of professionalism or objectivity, especially in formal settings. However, in personal interactions, it may be perceived as coldness or indifference, so context matters when using this term.

Related Concepts:

• изоляция (isolation)
• независимость (independence)
• холодность (coldness)