Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Diabetes'

English Word: Diabetes

Key Russian Translations:

• диабет [dʲɪɐˈbʲet] - [Formal, Medical]

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

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate - due to specific medical context)

Pronunciation (Russian):

диабет: [dʲɪɐˈbʲet]

Note on диабет: The stress falls on the second syllable. The "д" is pronounced softly due to palatalization.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Medical Condition (Diabetes as a Disease)

Translation(s) & Context:

• диабет - Refers to the chronic medical condition involving high blood sugar levels, used in both formal and informal contexts within medical discussions.

Usage Examples:

• У моей бабушки диагностировали диабет второго типа.

  My grandmother was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

• Диабет требует строгого контроля уровня сахара в крови.

  Diabetes requires strict monitoring of blood sugar levels.

• Люди с диабетом должны следить за своим питанием.

  People with diabetes need to watch their diet.

• Диабет может привести к серьёзным осложнениям, если его не лечить.

  Diabetes can lead to serious complications if left untreated.

• Врач объяснил, как жить с диабетом.

  The doctor explained how to live with diabetes.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

диабет is a masculine noun. It follows the regular declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Note: This noun is rarely used in the plural form as it typically refers to the condition in general.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• сахарный диабет (more specific, often used in medical contexts to emphasize "diabetes mellitus")

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable (as diabetes is a specific medical condition)

Related Phrases:

• сахарный диабет - Literally "sugar diabetes," a common term for diabetes mellitus.
• диабет первого типа - "Type 1 diabetes," referring to insulin-dependent diabetes.
• диабет второго типа - "Type 2 diabetes," referring to non-insulin-dependent diabetes.
• контроль диабета - "Diabetes management," referring to monitoring and treatment of the condition.

Usage Notes:

• The term диабет directly corresponds to the English "diabetes" and is used in both formal medical contexts and everyday conversations about health.
• In Russian, you might encounter сахарный диабет more frequently in detailed medical discussions to specify "diabetes mellitus" as opposed to other rare forms of diabetes (e.g., diabetes insipidus).
• The word is always used as a singular noun, as it describes a condition rather than countable instances.

Common Errors:

• Error: Misusing gender agreement. Since диабет is masculine, adjectives or pronouns must agree accordingly. Incorrect: *диабета плохая* (wrong gender). Correct: *диабет серьёзный* ("diabetes is serious").
• Error: Incorrect stress in pronunciation. Many learners stress the first syllable (*ди́абет*), but the correct stress is on the second syllable (*диабе́т*).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, diabetes awareness and management are growing topics due to increasing health education. Discussions about диабет often include references to diet and lifestyle, reflecting cultural emphasis on traditional remedies alongside modern medicine.

Related Concepts:

• инсулин (insulin)
• сахар в крови (blood sugar)
• эндокринолог (endocrinologist)
• глюкоза (glucose)