Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'fledged'

English Word: fledged

Key Russian Translations:

• оперившийся [ɐˈpʲerʲɪvʂɨj] - [Adjective, used for birds or literal contexts, Formal]
• опытный [ɐˈpɨtnɨj] - [Adjective, metaphorical for experienced or mature, Informal or Formal depending on context]

Frequency: Medium (Common in literature and specialized contexts, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of adjective inflections and contextual usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

оперившийся: [ɐˈpʲerʲɪvʂɨj]

Note on оперившийся: The stress is on the second syllable; the 'щ' sound can be challenging for English speakers, similar to 'sh' in 'shesh' but softer.

опытный: [ɐˈpɨtnɨj]

Note on опытный: Stress on the second syllable; the 'ы' sound is a back unrounded vowel, often approximated as 'i' in English 'bit'.

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Meanings and Usage:

Literal Meaning: Referring to birds that have grown feathers and are ready to fly

Translation(s) & Context:

• оперившийся - Used in ornithological or descriptive contexts, such as in nature writing or biology.

Usage Examples:

• Птенец уже оперившийся и готов к полёту. (The fledgling is already feathered and ready to fly.)

  Translation: The chick has already fledged and is prepared for flight. This example shows the word in a natural, descriptive context.

• Весной многие птицы высиживают оперившихся птенцов. (In spring, many birds hatch fledged chicks.)

  Translation: In spring, many birds incubate fledged young. Here, it illustrates seasonal wildlife scenarios.

• Оперившийся орлёнок впервые покинул гнездо. (The fledged eaglet left the nest for the first time.)

  Translation: The fledged eaglet ventured out of the nest for the first time. This demonstrates use in specific animal behaviors.

• В зоопарке мы наблюдали за оперившимися утками. (At the zoo, we observed the fledged ducks.)

  Translation: At the zoo, we watched the fledged ducks. This example varies the structure with plural forms.

Metaphorical Meaning: Referring to someone who is experienced, mature, or fully developed

Translation(s) & Context:

• опытный - Used in professional, educational, or personal development contexts, implying skill or readiness.

Usage Examples:

• После нескольких лет практики он стал опытным специалистом. (After several years of practice, he became an experienced specialist.)

  Translation: After several years of practice, he became a fledged specialist. This shows the word in a career context.

• Молодая актриса уже опытная на сцене. (The young actress is already experienced on stage.)

  Translation: The young actress is already fledged on stage. Illustrates use in artistic or performance settings.

• Опытный путешественник знает, как избежать опасностей. (A fledged traveler knows how to avoid dangers.)

  Translation: An experienced traveler knows how to steer clear of dangers. This example highlights advisory contexts.

• В компании ценят опытных сотрудников за их знания. (The company values fledged employees for their knowledge.)

  Translation: The company appreciates experienced staff for their expertise. Demonstrates professional environments.

• Она выросла в опытную лидера, способную вдохновлять других. (She grew into a fledged leader, capable of inspiring others.)

  Translation: She developed into an experienced leader, able to motivate others. This varies with growth metaphors.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations are adjectives, which inflect based on gender, number, and case in Russian. Adjectives agree with the nouns they modify.

For оперившийся (irregular in some forms due to its derivation):

For опытный (regular adjective):

These adjectives do not change in short form or comparative degrees in standard usage for these meanings.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • зрелый (mature) - Often used interchangeably with опытный in metaphorical contexts.
  • вылупившийся (hatched) - Specific to literal bird meanings, with a nuance of recent emergence.
• Antonyms:
  • неспелый (unripe) - For metaphorical inexperience.
  • неоперившийся (unfledged) - Direct opposite for literal meanings.

Related Phrases:

• Опытный специалист - (An experienced specialist; refers to a professional with honed skills.)
• Оперившийся птенец - (A fledged chick; common in wildlife descriptions.)
• Стать опытным в деле - (To become experienced in a field; implies growth through practice.)

Usage Notes:

"Fledged" corresponds closely to "оперившийся" in literal avian contexts and "опытный" metaphorically. Choose "оперившийся" for biological or natural descriptions, while "опытный" fits human development. Be mindful of adjective agreement in Russian sentences; always match gender, number, and case with the noun. In formal writing, these words enhance precision, but in casual speech, simpler alternatives like "готовый" (ready) might be used.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "оперившийся" metaphorically, e.g., "Он оперившийся в бизнесе" (incorrect).

  Correct: "Он опытный в бизнесе." Explanation: "Оперившийся" is strictly for birds; misuse can confuse literal and figurative meanings.

• Error: Forgetting adjective inflections, e.g., "опытный женщина" instead of "опытная женщина."

  Correct: "Опытная женщина." Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree in gender; this is a common oversight for English learners.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the metaphorical use of "опытный" reflects a strong emphasis on practical experience and mentorship, as seen in proverbs like "Практика — критерий истины" (Practice is the criterion of truth). This highlights the value placed on real-world skills over theoretical knowledge.

Related Concepts:

• зрелость (maturity)
• профессионализм (professionalism)
• вылупление (hatching)