Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'disembodied'

English Word: disembodied

Key Russian Translations:

• бесплотный [bʲɪsˈplotnɨj] - [Formal, often used in literary or philosophical contexts]

Frequency: Medium (This word and its translations are not everyday vocabulary but appear in literature, discussions on philosophy, or supernatural themes.)

Difficulty: B2 (Upper Intermediate; requires understanding of abstract concepts and adjective declensions in Russian.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

бесплотный: [bʲɪsˈplotnɨj]

Note on бесплотный: The stress falls on the third syllable ("plot"), which is common in Russian adjectives. Be mindful of the palatalized 'b' sound, which can be challenging for non-native speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Not having a physical body, often referring to spirits, voices, or entities detached from the material world.

Translation(s) & Context:

• бесплотный - Used in formal, literary, or supernatural contexts, such as describing ghosts or abstract ideas in philosophy.

Usage Examples:

• Русский: В старом доме часто слышны бесплотные шаги по ночам. (V starom dome chasto slyshny besplotnye shagi po nocham.)

  English: In the old house, disembodied footsteps are often heard at night.

• Русский: Бесплотный голос эха разносился по пещере. (Besplotnyy golos ekha raznosilsya po peshchere.)

  English: The disembodied voice of the echo reverberated through the cave.

• Русский: В мистических рассказах герои встречают бесплотных духов. (V misticheskikh rasskazakh geroyi vstrechayut besplotnykh dukhov.)

  English: In mystical stories, heroes encounter disembodied spirits.

• Русский: Философ рассуждал о бесплотном разуме, не связанном с телом. (Filosof rassuzhda l o besplotnom razume, ne svyazannom s telom.)

  English: The philosopher discussed a disembodied mind, not connected to the body.

• Русский: Бесплотные формы искусства, такие как музыка, затрагивают душу. (Besplotnye formy iskusstva, takiye kak muzika, zatrogivayut dushu.)

  English: Disembodied forms of art, such as music, touch the soul.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Бесплотный is an adjective in Russian, which means it changes based on gender, number, and case. It follows the standard first-declension pattern for adjectives. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: This adjective does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward once basic declension rules are learned.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • нематериальный [nʲɪmətʲɪrʲɪˈalʲnɨj] - More general, meaning immaterial or non-physical; often used in scientific contexts.
  • духовный [ˈduχəvnɨj] - Emphasizes a spiritual aspect, with subtle differences in connotation from бесплотный.
• Antonyms:
  • телесный [tʲɪˈlʲesnɨj] - Meaning physical or bodily.
  • материальный [mətʲɪrʲɪˈalʲnɨj] - Meaning material or tangible.

Related Phrases:

• бесплотный дух [besplotnyy dukh] - Disembodied spirit; commonly used in folklore or horror stories to describe ghosts.
• бесплотный голос [besplotnyy golos] - Disembodied voice; refers to sounds without a visible source, as in mysteries or thrillers.
• бесплотные формы [besplotnye formy] - Disembodied forms; used in artistic or philosophical discussions about abstract representations.

Usage Notes:

Бесплотный is a precise translation for "disembodied" in contexts involving the supernatural or abstract, but it's more formal and literary than everyday speech. English speakers should note that Russian adjectives like this one must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify, which differs from English. For example, choose бесплотный for masculine nouns and бесплотная for feminine ones. If the context is scientific, consider using нематериальный instead for a better fit. Avoid overusing in casual conversation, as it may sound archaic.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using бесплотный without proper declension, e.g., saying "в бесплотный дом" instead of "в бесплотном доме" (in a disembodied house, which doesn't make sense contextually).

  Correct: в бесплотном мире (in a disembodied world). Explanation: Russian requires case agreement; here, the prepositional case is needed.

• Error: Confusing it with духовный, leading to misuse in physical contexts, e.g., "духовный голос" when meaning a disembodied one.

  Correct: Use бесплотный for purely non-physical entities. Explanation: Духовный implies a spiritual essence, not just absence of a body.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, concepts like бесплотный are prevalent in folklore and literature, such as in the works of Nikolai Gogol or modern horror stories. They often symbolize the mystical or otherworldly, reflecting Russia's rich tradition of supernatural tales where spirits and ghosts play key roles, influenced by Orthodox beliefs and pagan roots.

Related Concepts:

• дух [dukh] - Spirit
• привидение [prɪvʲɪˈdʲenʲɪje] - Ghost
• нематериальное [nʲɪmətʲɪrʲɪˈalʲnəje] - Immaterial