Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'dyslexia'

English Word: dyslexia

Key Russian Translations:

• дислексия [dʲisˈlʲeksʲijə] - [Medical term, typically used in formal, professional contexts such as psychology and education]

Frequency: Low (This term is specialized and not commonly used in everyday conversation, primarily appearing in medical, educational, or psychological discussions.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with medical terminology and basic Russian grammar, as it is a borrowed word with standard noun inflections.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

дислексия: [dʲisˈlʲeksʲijə]

Note on дислексия: The stress falls on the third syllable ("lek"), and the initial "d" is palatalized in Russian, which may be challenging for English speakers. Pronounce it with a soft "d" sound as in "dew".

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Meanings and Usage:

A learning disorder characterized by difficulties with reading, writing, and spelling due to neurological factors.

Translation(s) & Context:

• дислексия - Used in medical and educational contexts to describe the condition, often in formal writing or discussions about child development and learning disabilities.

Usage Examples:

• У него диагностирована дислексия, поэтому он испытывает трудности с чтением.

  He has been diagnosed with dyslexia, so he experiences difficulties with reading.

• Дислексия часто встречается у детей, но с правильной терапией её можно克服ать.

  Dyslexia is common in children, but it can be overcome with proper therapy.

• В школе ввели специальные программы для учеников с дислексией.

  The school introduced special programs for students with dyslexia.

• Её дислексия не помешала ей стать успешным писателем.

  Her dyslexia did not prevent her from becoming a successful writer.

• Исследования показывают, что дислексия связана с генетическими факторами.

  Studies show that dyslexia is linked to genetic factors.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"дислексия" is a feminine noun of the first declension in Russian, which means it follows regular patterns for most feminine nouns ending in -ия. It is not irregular but does change based on case and number. Below is a table of its inflections:

Note: As a borrowed word, it does not have verb forms; it remains unchanged in its nominal state.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • чтение с трудом (reading with difficulty) - A descriptive phrase, less formal, used in everyday contexts.
  • нарушение чтения (reading disorder) - More general term, often interchangeable in medical discussions.
• Antonyms: None directly applicable, as this is a specific medical condition without a direct opposite in Russian vocabulary.

Related Phrases:

• дислексия у детей - Refers to dyslexia in children, commonly discussed in educational psychology.
• лечение дислексии - Means "treatment of dyslexia," used in contexts of therapy and intervention.
• симптомы дислексии - Translates to "symptoms of dyslexia," helpful for diagnostic discussions.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "дислексия" is a direct borrowing from English and is used almost identically to its English counterpart, primarily in formal or professional settings. It corresponds precisely to the English "dyslexia" as a neurological condition. Be mindful of its feminine gender when constructing sentences, e.g., using appropriate adjectives like "тяжёлая дислексия" (severe dyslexia). If multiple translations exist, choose "дислексия" for technical accuracy, but opt for descriptive phrases like "нарушение чтения" in casual conversations to avoid overly formal language.

Common Errors:

• Error: Misusing the word as a verb, e.g., saying "он дислексирует" (he dyslexias), which is incorrect because "дислексия" is a noun.

  Correct: Он страдает от дислексии. (He suffers from dyslexia.)

  Explanation: Russian does not form verbs from this noun; instead, use phrases like "страдать от" to describe the condition.

• Error: Incorrect inflection, e.g., using "дислексия" in the wrong case, such as "о дислексия" instead of "о дислексии" in prepositional case.

  Correct: Говорить о дислексии. (To talk about dyslexia.)

  Explanation: Always adjust for case based on sentence structure to maintain grammatical accuracy.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and education, "дислексия" is increasingly recognized due to growing awareness of learning disabilities, influenced by Western psychological research. It is often discussed in the context of inclusive education policies in Russia, where specialized programs help children with dyslexia, reflecting a broader societal shift towards supporting neurodiversity.

Related Concepts:

• аутизм (autism)
• дизартрия (dysarthria)
• гиперактивность (hyperactivity)