Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'hermetic'

English Word: hermetic

Key Russian Translations:

• герметичный (/ɡʲɪrˈmʲetʲɪtɕnɨj/) - [Formal, Technical]
• герметический (/ɡʲɪrˈmʲetʲɪtɕʲeskʲɪj/) - [Formal, Philosophical or Scientific]

Frequency: Medium (Common in technical, scientific, and philosophical contexts, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian adjective inflections and context-specific usage; for 'герметичный', it may be slightly easier in technical fields, while 'герметический' could lean towards B2-C1 due to abstract connotations)

Pronunciation (Russian):

герметичный: /ɡʲɪrˈmʲetʲɪtɕnɨj/

Note on герметичный: The stress is on the third syllable ('me-'), and the 'г' is a voiced palatalized consonant, which can be tricky for English speakers; it sounds like "gyer-MEH-tich-nyy". Variations in regional accents may soften the palatalization.

герметический: /ɡʲɪrˈmʲetʲɪtɕʲeskʲɪj/

Note on герметический: Stress falls on the third syllable; the ending '-еский' often indicates an adjective derived from a foreign term, and the 'ч' sound is soft, similar to 'ch' in 'church'. Regional dialects might alter vowel length.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: Sealed or airtight (Referring to physical closure, e.g., in engineering or containers)

Translation(s) & Context:

• герметичный - Used in technical or everyday contexts for something that is completely sealed to prevent leakage, such as in manufacturing or packaging (e.g., hermetic seals in electronics).

Usage Examples:

• Эта дверь герметична, поэтому она не пропускает воздух.

  This door is hermetic, so it doesn't let air through.

• Герметичный контейнер идеален для хранения пищевых продуктов.

  A hermetic container is ideal for storing food products.

• В космонавтике герметичные системы жизненно важны для безопасности.

  In astronautics, hermetic systems are vitally important for safety.

• Из-за герметичного уплотнения бутылка не протекает.

  Due to the hermetic seal, the bottle doesn't leak.

Meaning: Relating to Hermeticism (Philosophical or esoteric, referring to ancient mystical traditions)

Translation(s) & Context:

• герметический - Used in academic, philosophical, or occult contexts to describe concepts from Hermetic philosophy, such as in alchemy or mysticism (e.g., Hermetic texts or principles).

Usage Examples:

• Герметический трактат содержит древние тайны алхимии.

  The Hermetic treatise contains ancient secrets of alchemy.

• В герметической традиции знание передается через символы.

  In Hermetic tradition, knowledge is passed down through symbols.

• Герметический подход к науке сочетает философию и мистицизм.

  The Hermetic approach to science combines philosophy and mysticism.

• Эта книга исследует герметический символизм в искусстве.

  This book explores Hermetic symbolism in art.

• Герметический язык часто бывает зашифрованным для избранных.

  Hermetic language is often encrypted for the initiated.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'герметичный' and 'герметический' are adjectives in Russian, which inflect based on gender, number, and case. Russian adjectives follow standard patterns for hard-stem adjectives. They do not have irregular forms but must agree with the nouns they modify.

Note: These adjectives are invariable in terms of stress but change endings to match the noun's gender, number, and case.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • плотный (plotnyy) - More general for 'tight' or 'dense', often used interchangeably in non-technical contexts.
  • запечатанный (zapechatannyy) - Specifically for sealed documents or packages, with a connotation of being closed off.
• Antonyms:
  • открытый (otkrytyy) - Open or exposed, contrasting with sealed states.
  • пористый (poristyy) - Porous or permeable, especially in material contexts.

Related Phrases:

• Герметичная упаковка - Hermetic packaging; used for air-tight wrapping in shipping or food storage.
• Герметический символизм - Hermetic symbolism; refers to mystical representations in art or philosophy.
• Герметичный замок - Hermetic lock; a sealed mechanism in security systems.
• Герметическая традиция - Hermetic tradition; denotes historical esoteric practices in cultural studies.

Usage Notes:

'Герметичный' is the preferred translation for physical, everyday applications of 'hermetic', such as in engineering, where it emphasizes air-tightness. In contrast, 'герметический' is better for abstract or philosophical contexts, like Hermeticism in history or mysticism. Always ensure the adjective agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies, as per Russian grammar rules. For English learners, note that these words are formal and rarely used in casual speech; opt for simpler synonyms in informal settings. When choosing between translations, consider the context: technical vs. esoteric.

Common Errors:

• Confusing 'герметичный' with 'герметический' in context: English learners might use 'герметичный' for philosophical terms, leading to awkward phrasing. Correct: Use 'герметический' for Hermeticism (e.g., instead of saying "герметичный текст" for a mystical text, say "герметический текст"). Error example: "Герметичный философия" (incorrect); Correct: "Герметическая философия".

• Forgetting adjective agreement: A common mistake is not changing the ending, e.g., saying "герметичный дверь" (should be "герметичная дверь" for feminine noun). This disrupts sentence flow and sounds unnatural.

• Overusing in informal speech: Learners might apply these words casually, but they are formal; instead of "герметичный пакет" in everyday talk, natives might say "плотно закрытый пакет".

Cultural Notes:

The term 'герметический' often evokes the Hermetic tradition, rooted in ancient Greek and Egyptian mysticism, associated with figures like Hermes Trismegistus. In Russian culture, this appears in literature and philosophy, such as in the works of 19th-century thinkers influenced by Western esotericism, symbolizing hidden knowledge and the pursuit of universal truths, which contrasts with more straightforward Russian Orthodox influences.

Related Concepts:

• алхимия (alchemy)
• мистицизм (mysticism)
• запечатанный (sealed, in a metaphorical sense)
• эзотерика (esotericism)