Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'hydration'

English Word: hydration

Key Russian Translations:

• гидратация [ɡʲɪdrɐˈtaʦɨə] - [Formal, Technical]

Frequency: Medium (Common in medical, scientific, and health-related contexts; less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with scientific terminology and basic Russian noun inflections)

Pronunciation (Russian):

гидратация: [ɡʲɪdrɐˈtaʦɨə]

Note on гидратация: The stress falls on the third syllable ("ta"), and the "г" is a voiced velar fricative, which can be challenging for English speakers. In some dialects, the ending may soften slightly.

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Meanings and Usage:

The process of absorbing or adding water to something, especially in a biological or chemical context

Translation(s) & Context:

• гидратация - Used in formal or technical settings, such as medicine or chemistry, to describe the addition of water to cells or substances.

Usage Examples:

• Регулярное потребление воды помогает поддерживать гидратацию организма.

  Regular water intake helps maintain the hydration of the body.

• В жаркую погоду важно обеспечить гидратацию кожи с помощью увлажняющих кремов.

  In hot weather, it's important to ensure skin hydration using moisturizing creams.

• Гидратация растений в саду требует ежедневного полива в засушливый период.

  Hydration of plants in the garden requires daily watering during dry periods.

• Медики рекомендуют гидратацию для восстановления после интенсивных тренировок.

  Doctors recommend hydration for recovery after intense workouts.

• В химии гидратация молекул воды играет ключевую роль в реакциях.

  In chemistry, hydration of water molecules plays a key role in reactions.

The state of being hydrated, referring to water balance in living organisms

Translation(s) & Context:

• гидратация - Applied in health and fitness contexts, emphasizing the maintenance of fluid levels.

Usage Examples:

• Симптомы обезвоживания включают усталость и снижение гидратации.

  Symptoms of dehydration include fatigue and reduced hydration.

• Для поддержания гидратации во время полета пьют больше воды.

  To maintain hydration during a flight, drink more water.

• Гидратация новорождённых требует особого внимания в первые дни жизни.

  Hydration of newborns requires special attention in the first days of life.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Гидратация" is a feminine noun (from Greek origin) and follows the standard first declension pattern in Russian. It is inflected based on case, number, and gender. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: The word is invariant in terms of gender and does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • увлажнение (uvlazhneniye) - More general, often used for surface-level moisture; differs from гидратация by focusing on external application.
  • влагосодержание (vlagosoderzhaniye) - Emphasizes water content in substances, common in scientific contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • обезвоживание (obezvozhivaniye) - Refers to the loss of water, directly opposite in medical and biological contexts.
  • сушка (sushka) - Informal term for drying out, used in everyday language.

Related Phrases:

• Поддерживать гидратацию - Maintain hydration; used in health advice to emphasize ongoing water balance.
• Гидратация организма - Hydration of the body; common in fitness and medical discussions.
• Восстановительная гидратация - Restorative hydration; refers to rehydration after dehydration, often in emergency contexts.

Usage Notes:

"Гидратация" directly corresponds to the English "hydration" in scientific and medical fields, but it is more formal in Russian and less common in casual speech. English speakers should note that Russian often requires the noun to be inflected based on its role in the sentence (e.g., accusative for direct objects). When choosing between synonyms like "увлажнение," opt for "гидратация" in technical contexts to avoid ambiguity. Be mindful of cultural emphasis on hydration in Russian health practices, such as during saunas or physical labor.

• Always pair with verbs like "поддерживать" (to maintain) or "обеспечивать" (to ensure) for natural usage.
• In informal settings, Russians might use simpler terms, so "гидратация" could sound overly technical.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "гидрата" as a standalone word (incorrect truncation). Correct: The full form "гидратация" must be used; for example, incorrect: "Я пью для гидрата." Correct: "Я пью для гидратации." Explanation: Russian nouns require complete forms in most contexts to maintain grammatical agreement.

• Error: Confusing with "увлажнение" and using it interchangeably. Correct: Use "гидратация" for internal biological processes, not external ones; for example, incorrect: "Гидратация кожи" when meaning moisturizing (better: "увлажнение кожи"). Explanation: This mix-up can lead to precision errors in scientific writing.

• Error: Forgetting inflections in sentences. Correct: In genitive case, say "уровня гидратации" instead of "уровня гидратация." Explanation: Omitting inflections makes the sentence grammatically incorrect and hard to understand.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, hydration is often linked to traditional practices like drinking herbal teas or kvass during saunas (banya), emphasizing holistic health. The term "гидратация" reflects a modern, scientific approach influenced by Western medicine, but historically, Russians prioritized natural sources like birch sap for hydration, highlighting a blend of folklore and contemporary science.

Related Concepts:

• обезвоживание (dehydration)
• влагосодержание (moisture content)
• электролитный баланс (electrolyte balance)