Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Digestive'

English Word: digestive

Key Russian Translations:

• пищеварительный [pʲɪʂɨvɐˈrʲitʲɪlʲnɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• дигестив [dʲɪˈɡʲestʲɪf] - [Formal, Noun, Refers to a digestive drink]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "пищеварительный", B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "дигестив"

Pronunciation (Russian):

пищеварительный: [pʲɪʂɨvɐˈrʲitʲɪlʲnɨj]

Note on пищеварительный: Stress falls on the fourth syllable ("ri"). The "щ" sound is a soft "shch".

дигестив: [dʲɪˈɡʲestʲɪf]

Note on дигестив: Stress on the second syllable ("ges"). This is a loanword from French, often used in specific contexts.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to the process of digestion (Biological/Medical context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• пищеварительный - Used in scientific, medical, or formal contexts to describe anything related to digestion (e.g., digestive system).

Usage Examples:

• Пищеварительная система человека очень сложна.

  The human digestive system is very complex.

• У него проблемы с пищеварительным трактом.

  He has issues with his digestive tract.

• Пищеварительные ферменты помогают расщеплять пищу.

  Digestive enzymes help break down food.

2. A drink taken after a meal to aid digestion (Culinary context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• дигестив - Refers to an after-dinner drink (e.g., brandy, liqueur) believed to aid digestion, often used in upscale or culinary discussions.

Usage Examples:

• После ужина нам предложили дигестив.

  After dinner, we were offered a digestive.

• Коньяк часто подают как дигестив.

  Cognac is often served as a digestive.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

пищеварительный (Adjective): Declines according to standard Russian adjective rules based on gender, number, and case.

дигестив (Noun): Masculine, inanimate, follows second declension rules for nouns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for пищеварительный:

• гастрический (more specific to stomach-related digestion)

Synonyms for дигестив:

• аперитив (though technically a pre-meal drink, sometimes used interchangeably in casual contexts)

Antonyms: None directly applicable.

Related Phrases:

• пищеварительная система - "digestive system", commonly used in medical contexts.
• пищеварительный процесс - "digestive process", refers to the biological process of digestion.
• подать дигестив - "to serve a digestive", often used in restaurant or formal dining settings.

Usage Notes:

• "пищеварительный" is the primary translation when referring to anything related to the biological process of digestion. It is an adjective and must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies.
• "дигестив" is a niche term borrowed from French, used specifically for after-dinner drinks. It is less common in everyday speech and more likely to appear in culinary or formal contexts.
• Be cautious not to confuse the two terms, as they apply to very different contexts despite both being tied to "digestive".

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using "дигестив" to refer to the digestive system.
  Incorrect: У меня болит дигестив.
  Correct: У меня болит пищеварительная система.
  Explanation: "дигестив" refers only to a drink, not to the biological system.
• Mistake: Incorrect adjective agreement with "пищеварительный".
  Incorrect: Пищеварительный система.
  Correct: Пищеварительная система.
  Explanation: Adjectives must match the gender of the noun; "система" is feminine, so the adjective must be "пищеварительная".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of a "дигестив" (digestive drink) is associated with European dining traditions, particularly French or Italian influences. It is common in upscale restaurants or formal dinners to offer a small glass of liqueur or brandy after a meal. However, this is not as widespread in everyday Russian households compared to Western Europe.

Related Concepts:

• аперитив (aperitif)
• пищеварение (digestion)
• желудок (stomach)