Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'flexibility'

English Word: flexibility

Key Russian Translations:

• гибкость [ɡʲɪb.kəsʲtʲ] - [Formal, Singular, Used in general contexts such as physics, business, or personal traits]
• адаптивность [ɐ.dɐp.tʲɪv.nəsʲtʲ] - [Formal, Often in technological or psychological contexts, implying adaptability]

Frequency: Medium (Common in professional and academic discussions but not everyday casual speech)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of noun declensions and context-specific usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

гибкость: [ɡʲɪb.kəsʲtʲ]

адаптивность: [ɐ.dɐp.tʲɪv.nəsʲtʲ]

Note on гибкость: The initial "г" is palatalized, which can be tricky for English speakers; it sounds like a soft "g" as in "gesture". Pronounce with stress on the first syllable.

Note on адаптивность: The "тʲ" indicates a soft "t", common in Russian; stress falls on the third syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. The quality of being able to bend without breaking (e.g., in physical or material contexts)

Translation(s) & Context:

• гибкость - Used in scientific or engineering discussions, such as material properties; context: describing flexible materials in manufacturing.
• адаптивность - Less common here, but possible in metaphorical senses; context: implying resilience in adaptive systems.

Usage Examples:

• Эта резина имеет высокую гибкость, что делает её идеальной для спортивного оборудования.

  This rubber has high flexibility, making it ideal for sports equipment.

• В бизнесе гибкость стратегий помогает компаниям адаптироваться к изменениям рынка.

  In business, flexibility of strategies helps companies adapt to market changes.

• Гибкость мышц важна для предотвращения травм во время тренировок.

  Flexibility of muscles is important for preventing injuries during workouts.

• Без адаптивности в технологиях гибкость систем может быть ограничена.

  Without adaptability in technologies, the flexibility of systems can be limited.

• Её гибкость в общении позволяет легко находить общий язык с разными людьми.

  Her flexibility in communication allows her to easily find common ground with different people.

2. The ability to change or adapt easily (e.g., in behavioral or organizational contexts)

Translation(s) & Context:

• гибкость - Common in everyday and professional language; context: emphasizing adaptability in plans or schedules.
• адаптивность - More formal, often in educational or psychological contexts; context: describing learning processes.

Usage Examples:

• Гибкость графика работы позволяет сотрудникам балансировать между карьерой и семьёй.

  The flexibility of work schedules allows employees to balance between career and family.

• Адаптивность ребёнка к новым ситуациям показывает его эмоциональную гибкость.

  A child's adaptability to new situations demonstrates their emotional flexibility.

• В условиях кризиса гибкость руководства спасает компанию от банкротства.

  In times of crisis, the flexibility of management saves the company from bankruptcy.

• Её адаптивность в языках делает её ценным переводчиком.

  Her adaptability in languages makes her a valuable translator.

• Гибкость мышления необходима для творческих профессий.

  Flexibility of thinking is necessary for creative professions.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations are feminine nouns in Russian, which follow standard declension patterns for third-declension nouns. "Гибкость" and "адаптивность" are invariable in terms of gender but change by case and number.

Note: These nouns do not have irregular forms, but always check context for correct case usage.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • эластичность (elastically, with a focus on physical properties)
  • мобильность (mobility, implying ease of movement or change)
• Antonyms:
  • жесткость (rigidity, contrasting with physical or behavioral inflexibility)
  • неподвижность (immobility, emphasizing lack of adaptability)

Related Phrases:

• высокая гибкость - High flexibility; used to describe superior adaptability in materials or strategies.
• адаптивность к изменениям - Adaptability to changes; common in business or personal development contexts.
• гибкость характера - Flexibility of character; refers to personality traits in psychological discussions.

Usage Notes:

"Гибкость" directly corresponds to the English "flexibility" in most contexts, especially physical or metaphorical ones, and is preferred in formal writing. "Адаптивность" is more specific to adaptive processes and may not fully capture the bending aspect of "flexibility." Use "гибкость" for everyday scenarios and "адаптивность" in technical fields. Be mindful of grammatical gender (feminine) and always decline according to the sentence structure. For English learners, note that Russian often requires explicit case endings, which can alter word endings based on context.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "гибкость" without proper declension, e.g., saying "Я ценю гибкость" in a context requiring genitive like "Я ценю гибкости человека" (I value the flexibility of the person).

  Correct: "Я ценю гибкость человека." Explanation: English speakers often forget case changes; here, genitive is needed after "of."

• Error: Confusing "гибкость" with "адаптивность" in physical contexts, e.g., saying "адаптивность резины" instead of "гибкость резины."

  Correct: "гибкость резины." Explanation: "Адаптивность" implies behavioral adaptation, not physical properties.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "гибкость" is often linked to resilience and adaptability in literature and proverbs, such as in references to birch trees symbolizing flexibility in the face of harsh winters. This reflects a broader cultural emphasis on endurance and improvisation in daily life.

Related Concepts:

• эластичность
• мобильность
• адаптация