Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'detector'

English Word: detector

Key Russian Translations:

• детектор [dʲɪˈtɛktər] - [Formal, Technical]
• обнаружитель [əbnəruˈʒɨtʲɪlʲ] - [Formal, Less Common]

Frequency: Medium (often used in technical or scientific contexts)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate, due to technical usage and pronunciation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

детектор: [dʲɪˈtɛktər]

Note on детектор: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "д" is palatalized, sounding softer than in English.

обнаружитель: [əbnəruˈʒɨtʲɪlʲ]

Note on обнаружитель: Stress on the fourth syllable. Pay attention to the soft "лʲ" at the end.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Device for detecting something (e.g., metal, smoke)

Translation(s) & Context:

• детектор - Commonly used for technical devices like metal detectors or smoke detectors.
• обнаружитель - Less common, often used in formal or military contexts (e.g., mine detector).

Usage Examples:

• Детектор металла помогает находить скрытые предметы.

  The metal detector helps find hidden objects.

• В комнате установлен детектор дыма.

  A smoke detector is installed in the room.

• Этот обнаружитель мин спасает жизни.

  This mine detector saves lives.

• Детектор движения включил свет в коридоре.

  The motion detector turned on the light in the hallway.

• Ученые используют детектор частиц в экспериментах.

  Scientists use a particle detector in experiments.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

детектор (noun, masculine, inanimate):

обнаружитель (noun, masculine, inanimate): Follows similar declension patterns as "детектор". See above table structure for reference.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• сенсор (sensor, often interchangeable in technical contexts)
• датчик (sensor, used for specific detection devices)

Antonyms:

• скрыватель (concealer, rare but conceptually opposite)

Note: Synonyms like "сенсор" and "датчик" may carry slightly different nuances depending on the context (e.g., "датчик" is often used for smaller sensors).

Related Phrases:

• детектор лжи - lie detector (used in forensic or psychological contexts)
• детектор металла - metal detector (common in security or treasure hunting)
• детектор дыма - smoke detector (used in safety contexts)

Usage Notes:

• "Детектор" is the most widely recognized and used term for "detector" in Russian, especially in everyday and technical contexts.
• "Обнаружитель" is more formal and often appears in specialized fields like military or engineering; it is less common in casual conversation.
• Be cautious when using synonyms like "датчик" or "сенсор", as they may refer to smaller or more specific sensing components rather than a full detection system.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "датчик" for all types of detectors.

  Incorrect: Датчик металла (implies a small sensor rather than a full device).

  Correct: Детектор металла.

  Explanation: "Датчик" refers to a sensor component, while "детектор" implies a complete detection device.

• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation (e.g., stressing the first syllable of "детектор").

  Explanation: Stress must be on the second syllable [dʲɪˈtɛktər]; incorrect stress can make the word sound unnatural.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, the term "детектор лжи" (lie detector) is often associated with crime shows or psychological testing, much like in English. However, it may carry a stronger connotation of mistrust or skepticism in casual conversation due to cultural attitudes toward such technology.

Related Concepts:

• сенсор (sensor)
• датчик (sensor component)
• сигнализация (alarm system)