Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'hale'

English Word: hale

Key Russian Translations:

• здоровый /zdaˈrovɨj/ - [Formal, Informal; Used to describe physical health or robustness]

Frequency: Medium (Common in everyday conversations about health, but not as frequent as basic adjectives like 'big' or 'small').

Difficulty: A2 (Elementary level; Straightforward adjective with regular inflections, suitable for beginners learning basic descriptions).

Pronunciation (Russian):

здоровый: /zdaˈrovɨj/

Note on здоровый: The stress falls on the third syllable ('ro'), and the 'ы' sound is a back vowel that may be challenging for English speakers. Pronounce it with a soft 'v' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: In good health; robust and free from illness.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Здоровый - Used in both formal and informal contexts, such as medical discussions or daily conversations, to describe someone who is physically strong and well.

Usage Examples:

• Он всегда был здоровым и активным человеком. (He has always been a hale and active person.)

  He has always been a hale and active person.

• Несмотря на свой возраст, она остается здоровой и энергичной. (Despite her age, she remains hale and energetic.)

  Despite her age, she remains hale and energetic.

• Здоровый образ жизни помогает оставаться в форме. (A hale lifestyle helps in staying fit.)

  A hale lifestyle helps in staying fit.

• После отпуска он вернулся здоровым и полным сил. (After the vacation, he returned hale and full of energy.)

  After the vacation, he returned hale and full of energy.

• В этой деревне люди живут здоровыми благодаря чистому воздуху. (In this village, people live hale thanks to the clean air.)

  In this village, people live hale thanks to the clean air.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Здоровый is an adjective in Russian, which inflects based on gender, number, and case. It follows the standard first-declension pattern for adjectives. Below is a table of its forms:

Note: This adjective has regular inflections, so it changes predictably based on the noun it modifies.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • крепкий (krepkiy) - Often used for physical strength, with a connotation of sturdiness.
  • сильный (sil'nyy) - Emphasizes strength more than health, suitable for robust contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • больной (bol'noj) - Directly opposite, meaning ill or sick.
  • слабый (slabyy) - Implies weakness or frailty.

Related Phrases:

• Быть здоровым (To be hale) - A common phrase meaning to be in good health; used in wellness contexts.
• Здоровый образ жизни (Hale lifestyle) - Refers to a healthy way of living; emphasizes diet and exercise.
• Здоровье нации (Hale nation) - A phrase used in discussions about public health or national well-being.

Usage Notes:

Когда используете 'здоровый' для перевода 'hale', помните, что оно напрямую соответствует значению 'in good health' в русском языке. Это слово подходит для формальных и неформальных ситуаций, но в медицинских контекстах может быть заменено на более специфические термины. В отличие от английского, где 'hale' звучит архаично, 'здоровый' является повседневным. Если контекст подразумевает эмоциональное или ментальное благополучие, рассмотрите синонимы, такие как 'сильный'. Всегда согласовывайте его с родом, числом и падежем существительного.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'здоровый' without proper inflection, e.g., saying "Я здоровый человек" in a context where the noun requires genitive case, resulting in "Я здорового человека".

  Correct: Ensure agreement, e.g., "У меня здоровый друг" (I have a hale friend). Explanation: Russian adjectives must match the noun's case, which English learners often overlook.

• Error: Confusing it with 'здоровье' (health as a noun), e.g., using 'здоровый' when meaning 'health' itself.

  Correct: Use 'здоровье' for the noun form. Explanation: 'Hale' is an adjective, so stick to adjectival forms to avoid category errors.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, maintaining a 'здоровый' (hale) lifestyle is highly valued, often linked to traditions like banya (sauna baths) and physical activities. The word carries positive connotations of resilience, reflecting historical emphasis on endurance in Russian society, such as during harsh winters or wartime.

Related Concepts:

• здоровье (health)
• физическая форма (physical fitness)
• активный образ жизни (active lifestyle)