Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Dietician'

English Word: Dietician

Key Russian Translations:

• Диетолог [dʲɪɪˈtoloɡ] - [Formal, Most Common]
• Специалист по питанию [spʲɪtsɨˈalʲist pə pʲɪˈtanʲɪju] - [Formal, Descriptive]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "Диетолог"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "Специалист по питанию"

Pronunciation (Russian):

Диетолог: [dʲɪɪˈtoloɡ]

Note on Диетолог: Stress falls on the third syllable (lo). The "г" is pronounced as a voiced velar stop [ɡ].

Специалист по питанию: [spʲɪtsɨˈalʲist pə pʲɪˈtanʲɪju]

Note on Специалист по питанию: Stress falls on "al" in "Специалист" and "ta" in "питанию". Pay attention to soft consonants marked by [ʲ].

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A professional who advises on diet and nutrition

Translation(s) & Context:

• Диетолог - Used in medical or professional contexts to refer to a certified dietitian.
• Специалист по питанию - A broader term, often used in formal or academic settings to describe someone specialized in nutrition.

Usage Examples:

• Я записался на приём к диетологу, чтобы улучшить своё питание.

  I made an appointment with a dietician to improve my diet.

• Диетолог посоветовал мне сократить потребление сахара.

  The dietician advised me to reduce my sugar intake.

• Специалист по питанию разработал для меня индивидуальный план питания.

  The nutrition specialist developed a personalized meal plan for me.

• На конференции выступал известный специалист по питанию.

  A well-known nutrition specialist spoke at the conference.

• Диетолог объяснил, как важно сбалансированное питание для здоровья.

  The dietician explained how important a balanced diet is for health.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Диетолог (Noun, Masculine, Animate):

Специалист по питанию (Noun Phrase, Masculine, Animate): "Специалист" declines similarly to "Диетолог" (see table structure above). "Питанию" is the dative form of "питание" and remains unchanged in most contexts within this phrase.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for Диетолог:

• Нутрициолог (less common, focuses on nutritional science)
• Специалист по диетологии (formal, academic)

Antonyms: None directly applicable, as the concept lacks a clear opposite in Russian.

Related Phrases:

• Консультация у диетолога - Consultation with a dietician.
• План питания от диетолога - Meal plan from a dietician.
• Рекомендации специалиста по питанию - Recommendations from a nutrition specialist.

Usage Notes:

• "Диетолог" is the most common and direct translation for "dietician" and is widely understood in both medical and everyday contexts.
• "Специалист по питанию" is more formal and often used in written or academic contexts. It may imply a broader expertise in nutrition beyond dieting.
• Be mindful of gender agreement in Russian. Both "Диетолог" and "Специалист" can refer to a female by context or by adding feminine endings in informal speech (e.g., Диетолог becomes Диетологиня colloquially), though this is less common in formal settings.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "Диета" (diet) instead of "Диетолог" to refer to a person.
  Incorrect: Я говорил с диетой. (I spoke with a diet.)
  Correct: Я говорил с диетологом. (I spoke with a dietician.)
  Explanation: "Диета" refers to the concept of a diet, not the professional.
• Error: Misusing cases after prepositions.
  Incorrect: Я пошёл к диетолог. (Incorrect case after "к".)
  Correct: Я пошёл к диетологу. (Dative case required after "к".)

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, consulting a dietician ("Диетолог") is often associated with medical necessity rather than lifestyle choices, as it might be in some Western cultures. Dieticians are frequently found in hospitals or clinics, and their advice is considered part of therapeutic treatment for conditions like diabetes or obesity.

Related Concepts:

• Питание (Nutrition)
• Диета (Diet)
• Здоровый образ жизни (Healthy lifestyle)