Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'hypnosis'

English Word: hypnosis

Key Russian Translations:

• гипноз /ɡʲɪpˈnos/ - [Formal, used in medical and psychological contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in professional or academic discussions but not in everyday casual speech)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of psychological terminology and basic Russian noun declensions)

Pronunciation (Russian):

гипноз: /ɡʲɪpˈnos/

Note on гипноз: The initial "г" is palatalized (as in "yes" in English), which can be challenging for beginners. Stress falls on the second syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

The state of being under hypnosis or the practice of inducing hypnosis.

Translation(s) & Context:

• гипноз - Used in formal contexts like psychology, therapy, or medical discussions to refer to the trance-like state or the technique itself.

Usage Examples:

• Он применил гипноз, чтобы помочь пациенту справиться со стрессом.

  He applied hypnosis to help the patient cope with stress.

• Гипноз часто используется в гипнотерапии для лечения фобий.

  Hypnosis is often used in hypnotherapy to treat phobias.

• Во время сеанса гипноза человек может войти в состояние глубокого расслабления.

  During a hypnosis session, a person can enter a state of deep relaxation.

• Изучение гипноза требует специальной подготовки и понимания подсознания.

  Studying hypnosis requires special training and an understanding of the subconscious.

• Гипноз не всегда работает одинаково на разных людей из-за индивидуальных особенностей.

  Hypnosis doesn't always work the same way on different people due to individual characteristics.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Гипноз" is a masculine noun in Russian, belonging to the third declension. It follows standard patterns for masculine nouns ending in a consonant, with some irregularities due to its foreign origin. Below is a table outlining its basic inflections:

Note: The plural forms are less commonly used, as "гипноз" often refers to the concept in general. It does not change in gender or have verbal inflections since it is a noun.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • транс (trance) - Often used interchangeably in informal contexts, but implies a lighter state.
  • гипнотическое состояние (hypnotic state) - More descriptive, used in scientific discussions.
• Antonyms:
  • бодрствование (wakefulness) - Refers to a state of full alertness, contrasting with the trance-like state.

Related Phrases:

• Глубокий гипноз - Deep hypnosis; used to describe an intense trance state in therapeutic settings.
• Сеанс гипноза - Hypnosis session; a common phrase for a formal therapy appointment.
• Самогипноз - Self-hypnosis; refers to inducing hypnosis on oneself, often for personal development.

Usage Notes:

"Гипноз" directly corresponds to the English "hypnosis" in meaning, but it is primarily used in formal, professional contexts like psychology or medicine. English speakers should note that Russian often requires the noun to be declined based on its role in the sentence (e.g., use genitive for possession: "эффект гипноза" meaning "the effect of hypnosis"). Be cautious with context; in casual speech, Russians might prefer simpler terms like "транс." When choosing between translations, "гипноз" is the most precise for technical discussions.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "гипноз" without proper declension, e.g., saying "в гипноз" instead of "в гипнозе" (in hypnosis). Correct: "в гипнозе"; Explanation: Russian requires the prepositional case for locations or states, so always check the sentence structure to avoid sounding unnatural.

• Error: Confusing it with "гипнозис" (a non-existent word); learners might anglicize it. Correct: Stick to "гипноз"; Explanation: Russian adapts foreign words by simplifying them, so avoid adding unnecessary suffixes.

• Error: Overusing in informal contexts; e.g., saying "Я в гипноз" to mean "I'm hypnotized" casually. Correct: Use in formal settings or rephrase as "Я в трансе"; Explanation: This can make speech sound overly technical; opt for synonyms in everyday conversation.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "гипноз" is often associated with the history of psychology in the Soviet era, where it was studied for therapeutic purposes, influenced by figures like Ivan Pavlov. It carries a somewhat mysterious connotation, sometimes linked to entertainment or pseudoscience in popular media, contrasting with its clinical applications in modern Russia.

Related Concepts:

• психология (psychology)
• медитация (meditation)
• транс (trance)