Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'dipsomania'

English Word: dipsomania

Key Russian Translations:

• дипсомания /dʲipsoˈmanʲijə/ - [Formal, Medical]
• алкогольная зависимость /alʲkəˈɡolʲnəjə zəvʲisʲiˈməsʲtʲ/ - [Formal, Psychological, Used in broader addiction contexts]

Frequency: Low (This term is specialized and rarely used in everyday conversation, primarily in medical or academic settings.)

Difficulty: C1 (Advanced) - Requires familiarity with medical terminology and Russian nominal inflections; suitable for advanced learners with a background in health sciences.

Pronunciation (Russian):

дипсомания: /dʲipsoˈmanʲijə/ (The stress is on the third syllable; note the palatalized 'd' sound, common in Russian, which may be challenging for English speakers.)

алкогольная зависимость: /alʲkəˈɡolʲnəjə zəvʲisʲiˈməsʲtʲ/ (Emphasize the 'o' in 'алкогольная' and the soft 'z' in 'зависимость'; Russian pronunciation often involves vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.)

Note on дипсомания: This word is a direct borrowing from English/Greek roots, so its pronunciation closely mirrors the original, but in Russian, the initial 'd' is palatalized for a softer sound. Variations may occur in regional dialects.

Note on алкогольная зависимость: The word 'зависимость' has a soft sign (ь) that affects pronunciation, making it sound more fluid; practice with native speakers for accuracy.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A pathological craving for alcohol, often implying a chronic and uncontrollable urge.

Translation(s) & Context:

• дипсомания - Used in formal medical or psychiatric contexts to describe a specific type of alcohol addiction, often in clinical diagnoses.
• алкогольная зависимость - Applied in broader psychological or therapeutic settings, emphasizing dependency rather than just craving; common in addiction recovery programs.

Usage Examples:

• Врач диагностировал у пациента дипсоманию после нескольких рецидивов.

  The doctor diagnosed the patient with dipsomania after several relapses.

• Её алкогольная зависимость проявилась в форме дипсомании, требующей немедленного лечения.

  Her alcohol dependence manifested as dipsomania, requiring immediate treatment.

• Дипсомания часто путается с обычным пьянством, но это серьёзное психическое расстройство.

  Dipsomania is often confused with regular drunkenness, but it is a serious mental disorder.

• Лечение алкогольной зависимости включает терапию для борьбы с дипсоманией.

  Treatment for alcohol dependence includes therapy to combat dipsomania.

• В семейной истории он унаследовал предрасположенность к дипсомании, как и многие в его роду.

  In his family history, he inherited a predisposition to dipsomania, as many in his lineage did.

2. (Extended usage) A state of excessive or compulsive drinking, sometimes in non-clinical contexts.

Translation(s) & Context:

• дипсомания - Informally used in literary or journalistic contexts to describe extreme drinking habits, though less common.
• алкогольная зависимость - More versatile, applicable in social discussions about addiction without strict medical connotations.

Usage Examples:

• В романе писатель ярко описал дипсоманию главного героя как путь к разрушению.

  In the novel, the writer vividly described the protagonist's dipsomania as a path to destruction.

• Его алкогольная зависимость эволюционировала в дипсоманию, что привело к потере работы.

  His alcohol dependence evolved into dipsomania, leading to the loss of his job.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"дипсомания" is a feminine noun of the first declension in Russian, which follows regular patterns. It inflects based on case and number. "алкогольная зависимость" is a phrase where "алкогольная" is an adjective (feminine singular) and "зависимость" is a feminine noun of the first declension.

Note: These words do not have irregular inflections, making them straightforward for learners, but always check context for adjective agreement in phrases like "алкогольная зависимость."

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • алкоголизм (more general term for alcoholism)
  • хронический алкоголизм (emphasizes chronic nature; often interchangeable in medical contexts)
  • патологическое влечение к алкоголю (literal description; used for precision in psychological discussions)
• Antonyms:
  • трезвость (sobriety; implies the opposite state of being free from alcohol dependency)

Note: Synonyms like "алкоголизм" are broader and may carry less specific connotations than "дипсомания," which is more clinical.

Related Phrases:

• лечение дипсомании - Treatment of dipsomania (Refers to therapeutic interventions for alcohol cravings.)
• симптомы алкогольной зависимости - Symptoms of alcohol dependence (Common in medical literature for identifying addiction signs.)
• борьба с дипсоманией - Struggle against dipsomania (Used in motivational or self-help contexts.)

Usage Notes:

Дипсомания directly corresponds to the English term as a medical diagnosis, but in Russian, it's often reserved for formal contexts like psychiatry. Use "алкогольная зависимость" for everyday discussions on addiction to sound more natural. Be mindful of grammatical agreement: as a feminine noun, it must align with adjectives and verbs accordingly. When choosing between translations, opt for "дипсомания" in clinical settings and "алкогольная зависимость" in broader psychological or social scenarios to avoid over-medicalizing casual conversations.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "дипсомания" interchangeably with "алкоголизм" without context. Correct: "Дипсомания" specifically implies a craving phase, while "алкоголизм" covers the full disease. Example of error: "Он имеет алкоголизм" (incorrect overlap). Correct: "У него дипсомания как симптом алкоголизма." Explanation: This distinction prevents oversimplification and ensures accurate communication in health-related topics.

• Error: Incorrect inflection, e.g., saying "дипсомания" in the genitive as "дипсомания" instead of "дипсомании." Correct: Use proper case endings as shown in the inflections table. Explanation: Russian requires case agreement, so learners must practice declensions to avoid grammatical errors.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like "дипсомания" are often linked to historical and social issues, such as the prevalence of alcohol-related problems in post-Soviet societies. It carries a stigma similar to alcoholism in English-speaking cultures, but discussions around it can be more open in medical or literary contexts, reflecting Russia's long history with alcohol as both a social lubricant and a public health crisis.

Related Concepts:

• наркомания
• психическое расстройство
• реабилитация