Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Disassociate'

English Word: Disassociate

Key Russian Translations:

• отделять [ɐtʲdʲɪˈlʲætʲ] - [Formal, Often used in written or technical contexts]
• разъединять [rəzʲjɪdʲɪˈnʲætʲ] - [Neutral, Used in both formal and informal contexts]
• диссоциировать [dʲɪsətsɨˈrɐvətʲ] - [Formal, Scientific or psychological contexts]

Frequency: Medium (used in specific contexts, not everyday speech)

Difficulty: B2-C1 (Intermediate to Advanced, varies by translation; "диссоциировать" is more advanced due to specialized usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

отделять: [ɐtʲdʲɪˈlʲætʲ]

Note on отделять: Stress falls on the second syllable; ensure the soft 'л' sound is pronounced clearly.

разъединять: [rəzʲjɪdʲɪˈnʲætʲ]

Note on разъединять: Stress on the fourth syllable; note the combination of 'ъ' which separates vowels for clear pronunciation.

диссоциировать: [dʲɪsətsɨˈrɐvətʲ]

Note on диссоциировать: Stress on the fourth syllable; a borrowed term with a scientific tone, so maintain clear enunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To separate or detach (physically or conceptually)

Translation(s) & Context:

• отделять - Used for separating ideas, objects, or entities in a formal or technical sense.
• разъединять - Common for physical or emotional disconnection, more neutral in tone.

Usage Examples:

• Нужно отделять личные чувства от профессиональных решений.

  It is necessary to disassociate personal feelings from professional decisions.

• Мы должны разъединять эти два понятия в обсуждении.

  We must disassociate these two concepts in the discussion.

• Он пытался разъединить нас, но дружба осталась крепкой.

  He tried to disassociate us, but our friendship remained strong.

2. To distance oneself (psychologically or socially)

Translation(s) & Context:

• диссоциировать - Primarily used in psychological or scientific contexts to describe dissociation.

Usage Examples:

• Пациент начал диссоциировать себя от реальности после травмы.

  The patient began to disassociate himself from reality after the trauma.

• В психологии диссоциировать означает отделение сознания от эмоций.

  In psychology, to disassociate means the separation of consciousness from emotions.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

отделять (verb, imperfective): Regular conjugation in present, past, and future tenses. Often paired with the prefix 'от-' to indicate separation.

Person	Present Tense
Я (I)	отделяю
Ты (You, sing.)	отделяешь
Он/Она/Оно (He/She/It)	отделяет
Мы (We)	отделяем
Вы (You, pl.)	отделяете
Они (They)	отделяют

разъединять (verb, imperfective): Similar regular conjugation, with prefix 'раз-' indicating division or splitting.

диссоциировать (verb, both aspects): Borrowed term, follows regular conjugation but used less frequently in everyday speech.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• разделять (to divide or separate)
• отрывать (to detach, often physically)

Note: "разделять" often implies sharing or mutual separation, while "отрывать" is more abrupt or physical.

Antonyms:

• объединять (to unite)
• соединять (to connect)

Related Phrases:

• отделять зерна от плевел - "to separate the wheat from the chaff" (to distinguish valuable from worthless)
• разъединять силы - "to disassociate forces" (to split or divide efforts or groups)

Usage Notes:

• "отделять" is often used in formal or abstract contexts, such as separating ideas or categories, while "разъединять" can apply to both physical and emotional disconnection.
• "диссоциировать" is a specialized term, mostly limited to psychological or scientific discussions. Avoid using it in casual conversation.
• Ensure the correct prefix is used as it changes the nuance of the verb in Russian. Prefixes like 'от-' and 'раз-' are critical to meaning.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "диссоциировать" in everyday contexts. Wrong: Я диссоциирую себя от этой группы. Correct: Я отделяю себя от этой группы. Explanation: "диссоциировать" is too formal and specific for casual use; use "отделять" instead.
• Error: Ignoring aspectual pairs. Wrong: Я отделил (perfective) in an ongoing context. Correct: Я отделяю (imperfective) for ongoing actions. Explanation: Russian verbs often come in pairs (imperfective/perfective); choose based on whether the action is ongoing or completed.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of separation or disassociation can carry emotional weight, especially in personal relationships. Using terms like "разъединять" when referring to people might imply a deeper rift or conflict, so it’s often softened with additional context or explanation in conversation.

Related Concepts:

• разделение (division)
• изоляция (isolation)
• отчуждение (alienation)