Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'displacement'

English Word: displacement

Key Russian Translations:

• перемещение /pʲɪrʲɪˈmʲeʂːɪnʲjɪ/ - [Formal, used in technical or scientific contexts]
• вытеснение /vɨtʲɪsˈnʲenʲjɪ/ - [Formal, often in physics, psychology, or engineering]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in academic, scientific, and technical discussions, but less so in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian noun declensions and contextual usage; for 'перемещение', it may be B1 if in basic physics; for 'вытеснение', it could lean towards B2 due to more abstract applications)

Pronunciation (Russian):

перемещение: /pʲɪrʲɪˈmʲeʂːɪnʲjɪ/

Note on перемещение: The stress is on the fourth syllable; be mindful of the palatalized 'р' and 'м', which can be tricky for English speakers due to the rolled 'р' sound.

вытеснение: /vɨtʲɪsˈnʲenʲjɪ/

Note on вытеснение: Stress falls on the third syllable; the 'ы' vowel is a back unrounded sound not present in English, often approximated as in "bit" but further back.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: In physics, the act of moving an object from one position to another or the distance measured along the path of motion.

Translation(s) & Context:

• перемещение - Used in scientific or educational contexts to describe vector quantities in mechanics.

Usage Examples:

• В физике перемещение объекта измеряется по прямой линии от начальной до конечной точки.

  In physics, the displacement of an object is measured along a straight line from the initial to the final point.

• Расчёт перемещения в этой формуле учитывает скорость и время.

  The calculation of displacement in this formula accounts for speed and time.

• Перемещение вектора показывает направление движения.

  The displacement vector indicates the direction of motion.

• Измерение перемещения автомобиля помогло определить его траекторию.

  Measuring the displacement of the car helped determine its trajectory.

Meaning 2: In social or psychological contexts, the forced removal or relocation of people, often due to conflict or disaster.

Translation(s) & Context:

• вытеснение - Applied in discussions of migration, psychology (e.g., defense mechanisms), or social issues, implying involuntary change.

Usage Examples:

• Вытеснение населения из зоны конфликта привело к гуманитарному кризису.

  The displacement of the population from the conflict zone led to a humanitarian crisis.

• Психологическое вытеснение травматических воспоминаний является защитным механизмом.

  Psychological displacement of traumatic memories serves as a defense mechanism.

• Глобальное вытеснение из-за климатических изменений обсуждается на международных форумах.

  Global displacement due to climate change is discussed at international forums.

• Вытеснение коренного населения исторически связано с колониализмом.

  The displacement of indigenous populations is historically linked to colonialism.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'перемещение' and 'вытеснение' are neuter nouns in Russian, following the standard patterns for third-declension nouns. They do not have irregular inflections but change based on case, number, and gender agreement. Here's a breakdown using a table:

Note: These nouns are invariant in terms of gender but must agree in case with prepositions and verbs in sentences.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • сдвиг (sdvig) - More specific to shifting or offset, often in geological contexts.
  • перестановка (perestanovka) - Implies rearrangement, with a connotation of order.
• Antonyms:
  • задержка (zaderzhka) - Delay or retention, opposite in the context of movement.
  • стабильность (stabilnost') - Stability, contrasting with forced change.

Related Phrases:

• Принудительное перемещение - Forced displacement; used in legal or humanitarian contexts to describe refugee situations.
• Векторное вытеснение - Vector displacement; a technical phrase in physics for directional movement.
• Массовое вытеснение населения - Mass population displacement; refers to large-scale migrations due to events like wars.

Usage Notes:

'Перемещение' and 'вытеснение' are precise translations for 'displacement' but should be chosen based on context: use 'перемещение' for physical or mechanical scenarios, and 'вытеснение' for involuntary social or psychological ones. In Russian, these nouns are formal and appear in written or academic language rather than casual speech. Always ensure proper case agreement with verbs and prepositions; for example, in prepositional phrases, use the prepositional case (e.g., "в перемещении" for "in displacement"). English learners should note that Russian often requires specifying direction or cause more explicitly than in English.

Common Errors:

• Confusing case endings: English speakers might incorrectly use the nominative form in all contexts, e.g., saying "о перемещение" instead of "о перемещении" (correct genitive in some phrases). Correct usage: "О перемещении объекта" means "About the displacement of the object."

• Mixing translations: Using 'перемещение' in a psychological context, like "психологическое перемещение" instead of "психологическое вытеснение," which could confuse the meaning. Explanation: 'Вытеснение' specifically implies repression or forced action, so stick to it for Freudian concepts.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and history, terms like 'вытеснение' often carry connotations of Soviet-era forced relocations or modern-day issues in post-Soviet states, such as the displacement of populations in conflict zones like Ukraine. This adds a layer of sensitivity, as these words can evoke historical trauma, making them important in discussions of national identity and resilience.

Related Concepts:

• миграция (migratsiya)
• движение (dvizhenie)
• переход (perekhod)