Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'hydraulic'

English Word: hydraulic

Key Russian Translations:

• гидравлический [ɡʲɪdrɐˈvlʲitɕɪskʲɪj] - [Formal, Technical]

Frequency: Medium (Commonly used in technical, engineering, and industrial contexts, but not in everyday conversation.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with Russian adjective declensions and technical vocabulary.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

гидравлический: [ɡʲɪdrɐˈvlʲitɕɪskʲɪj]

Note on гидравлический: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("vlʲi"), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the palatalized consonants. Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: Relating to or operated by the movement and force of liquid, especially in machinery or systems.

Translation(s) & Context:

• гидравлический - Used in formal and technical contexts, such as engineering, mechanics, or describing fluid-based systems.

Usage Examples:

• В гидравлическом прессу используется давление для сжатия материалов.

  In the hydraulic press, pressure is used to compress materials.

• Гидравлический лифт в здании работает на основе жидкостного давления.

  The hydraulic elevator in the building operates based on fluid pressure.

• Современные автомобили часто оснащены гидравлическими тормозами для повышения безопасности.

  Modern cars are often equipped with hydraulic brakes to improve safety.

• Инженер объяснил принцип работы гидравлического насоса на конференции.

  The engineer explained the principle of the hydraulic pump at the conference.

• Гидравлическая система в дамбе предотвращает наводнения во время сильных дождей.

  The hydraulic system in the dam prevents flooding during heavy rains.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Гидравлический" is an adjective in Russian, which follows the standard adjectival declension patterns. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. The base form is masculine singular nominative.

Note: This follows regular adjective inflection rules in Russian; there are no irregularities for this word.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • гидроприводный (gidroprivodnyy) - Specifically for drive systems, often interchangeable in mechanical contexts.
  • жидкостный (zhidkostnyy) - More general, emphasizing fluid-based mechanisms.
• Antonyms:
  • механический (mekhanicheskiy) - Referring to mechanical systems without fluid involvement.
  • электрический (elektricheskiy) - For electric-powered systems.

Related Phrases:

• Гидравлический пресс - Hydraulic press; a device used for compressing materials in industrial settings.
• Гидравлическая система - Hydraulic system; refers to the overall setup in machinery for fluid power transmission.
• Гидравлический привод - Hydraulic drive; commonly used in vehicles or heavy equipment for motion control.

Usage Notes:

"Гидравлический" directly corresponds to the English "hydraulic" in technical and engineering contexts, but it's important to ensure proper adjective agreement with the noun it modifies in Russian sentences. For example, use the feminine form with feminine nouns like "система" (system). This word is primarily formal and technical, so avoid it in casual conversations. When choosing between translations, "гидравлический" is the most precise for engineering, while "жидкостный" might be used in broader fluid dynamics discussions.

Common Errors:

• Error: Failing to decline the adjective correctly, e.g., using "гидравлический" with a genitive noun without changing to "гидравлического".

  Correct: Неправильный: "Системы гидравлический" (Incorrect: "Systems hydraulic")

  Правильно: "Системы гидравлические" (Correct: "Hydraulic systems")

  Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree in case, number, and gender, which English learners often overlook.

• Error: Confusing it with "гидравлика" (hydraulics as a field), leading to misuse in sentences.

  Correct: Use "гидравлический" as an adjective, not as a noun substitute.

  Explanation: "Гидравлика" is a noun meaning the science of hydraulics, so pair "гидравлический" with appropriate nouns for accuracy.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and industry, terms like "гидравлический" are heavily associated with Soviet-era engineering advancements, such as in heavy machinery and infrastructure. This reflects Russia's historical emphasis on industrial and military technology, where hydraulic systems played a key role in projects like dam construction and space exploration.

Related Concepts:

• гидропривод
• пневматический
• механика