Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'educable'

English Word: educable

Key Russian Translations:

• Обучаемый /ɐˈbut͡ɕəjɪmɨj/ - [Formal]
• Воспитуемый /vɐˈspʲɪtɨjɪmɨj/ - [Formal, often in educational or psychological contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in educational and psychological discussions, but not in everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of adjectives and their inflections, suitable for learners with a solid grasp of basic grammar)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Обучаемый: /ɐˈbut͡ɕəjɪmɨj/

Note on Обучаемый: The stress is on the third syllable; be mindful of the palatalized 'ч' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers. Variations in regional accents may soften the vowels.

Воспитуемый: /vɐˈspʲɪtɨjɪmɨj/

Note on Воспитуемый: Pronounce the 'пʲ' as a softly palatalized 'p'; this word has a more formal tone and is less commonly used in spoken language.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Capable of being educated or trained (referring to a person's ability to learn)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Обучаемый - Used in formal educational settings, such as discussing students or training programs.
• Воспитуемый - Applied in contexts involving moral or character development, like in psychology or child-rearing.

Usage Examples:

• Этот ребенок обучаемый и быстро усваивает новые навыки.

  This child is educable and quickly picks up new skills.

• Воспитуемый подросток нуждается в правильном руководстве.

  An educable teenager needs proper guidance.

• Обучаемый индивид может преуспеть в любой профессии с достаточной поддержкой.

  An educable individual can succeed in any profession with sufficient support.

• Воспитуемый ребенок в семье часто становится успешным взрослым.

  An educable child in a family often becomes a successful adult.

• Обучаемый студент всегда находит способы улучшить свои знания.

  An educable student always finds ways to improve their knowledge.

Meaning 2: Referring to something that can be taught or modified through education (e.g., behaviors or systems)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Обучаемый - Common in professional or technical contexts, such as machine learning or behavioral training.
• Воспитуемый - Less common, but used for personal development or societal education.

Usage Examples:

• Эта система обучаема и может адаптироваться к новым данным.

  This system is educable and can adapt to new data.

• Воспитуемый подход к воспитанию помогает формировать характер.

  An educable approach to upbringing helps shape character.

• Обучаемая модель в ИИ позволяет улучшать точность предсказаний.

  An educable model in AI allows for improving prediction accuracy.

• Воспитуемый метод обучения фокусируется на эмоциональном росте.

  An educable teaching method focuses on emotional growth.

• Обучаемая привычка может быть изменена с помощью терапии.

  An educable habit can be changed through therapy.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "Обучаемый" and "Воспитуемый" are adjectives in Russian, which follow the standard adjectival inflection patterns. They are variable and agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify. Russian adjectives typically have full and short forms, but these are primarily used in their full forms.

Note: These adjectives follow regular patterns, so they do not have irregularities. For example, in a sentence like "Обучаемые дети" (educable children), the adjective changes to plural.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Обучающийся (obuchaushchiysya) - More active form, implying ongoing learning.
  • Восприимчивый (vospriimchivyi) - Suggests receptiveness to education, with a slight nuance of openness.
• Antonyms:
  • Необучаемый (neobuchaemyi) - Directly opposite, meaning uneducable.
  • Необразованный (neobrazovannyi) - Means uneducated, but focuses more on the result than potential.

Related Phrases:

• Обучаемый ребенок - An educable child; often used in educational psychology to describe potential for learning.
• Воспитуемый индивид - An educable individual; refers to someone who can be shaped through upbringing or training.
• Система обучаема - The system is educable; common in tech contexts for adaptive systems.

Usage Notes:

"Обучаемый" directly corresponds to "educable" in the sense of capability for learning and is preferred in formal or educational contexts. "Воспитуемый" carries a connotation of moral or character education, so choose based on the specific nuance—use "Обучаемый" for intellectual training and "Воспитуемый" for holistic development. Be aware of gender and case agreements in sentences, as Russian adjectives must match the noun. For example, in informal speech, these words are less common, so they might sound overly formal in casual conversations.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "Обучаемый" without proper inflection, e.g., saying "Обучаемый дети" instead of "Обучаемые дети". Correct: Always inflect to match the noun's gender, number, and case. Explanation: This mistake arises from not applying Russian adjective agreement rules, which can make the sentence grammatically incorrect.

• Error: Confusing "Обучаемый" with "Обучающий" (meaning "teaching" or "instructive"). Correct: Use "Обучаемый" for the passive sense of being able to learn. Explanation: English learners often mix up passive and active forms; remember, "Обучающий" describes something that educates, not someone who can be educated.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like "Обучаемый" and "Воспитуемый" reflect the historical emphasis on education and collective upbringing in Soviet and post-Soviet societies. For instance, the concept of "воспитание" (upbringing) often includes not just schooling but moral and social development, influenced by traditions like community-based education in rural areas.

Related Concepts:

• Образование (Education)
• Воспитание (Upbringing)
• Обучающийся (Learning individual)