Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'imago'

English Word: imago

Key Russian Translations:

• имаго /iˈmaɡə/ - [Formal, Technical; Used in scientific contexts]
• идеализированный образ /iˌdʲeəlʲiˈzʲiɾəvənnɨj ˈobrəz/ - [Formal, Psychological; Used in therapy or literary analysis]

Frequency: Low (Primarily used in specialized fields like biology and psychology; not common in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; Requires understanding of scientific terminology and basic Russian noun declensions)

Pronunciation (Russian):

имаго: /iˈmaɡə/ (The stress is on the second syllable; the 'г' is pronounced as a voiced velar fricative, similar to 'g' in 'go')

идеализированный образ: /iˌdʲeəlʲiˈzʲiɾəvənnɨj ˈobrəz/ (Note the palatalized consonants; 'идеализированный' has a soft 'л' and 'з', which can be tricky for learners)

Note on имаго: In Russian, loanwords like this often retain a more straightforward pronunciation, but regional accents may soften the 'г' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Biological Meaning: The final, fully developed adult stage of an insect (e.g., in entomology)

Translation(s) & Context:

• имаго - Used in formal scientific writing or discussions about insect life cycles, often in academic or research contexts.

Usage Examples:

• В стадии имаго бабочка достигает полной зрелости и способна к размножению.

  In the imago stage, the butterfly reaches full maturity and is capable of reproduction.

• У некоторых насекомых имаго отличается от личинки по форме и поведению.

  In some insects, the imago differs from the larva in form and behavior.

• Биологи изучают, как имаго мотылька мигрирует на большие расстояния.

  Biologists study how the imago of the moth migrates over long distances.

• Во время имаго насекомое часто имеет яркую окраску для привлечения партнёра.

  During the imago stage, the insect often has bright coloration to attract a mate.

• Развитие имаго у бабочек зависит от климатических условий.

  The development of the imago in butterflies depends on climatic conditions.

Psychological Meaning: An idealized mental image of a person, often from childhood (e.g., in psychoanalysis)

Translation(s) & Context:

• идеализированный образ - Used in therapeutic or literary contexts to describe idealized perceptions, often in informal psychological discussions.

Usage Examples:

• В психоанализе идеализированный образ родителей влияет на будущие отношения.

  In psychoanalysis, the idealized imago of parents influences future relationships.

• Люди часто проецируют идеализированный образ на партнёра, что приводит к разочарованиям.

  People often project an idealized imago onto their partner, leading to disappointments.

• Идеализированный образ детства может искажать восприятие реальности.

  The idealized imago of childhood can distort one's perception of reality.

• Терапевт помогает пациентам переосмыслить идеализированный образ значимых фигур.

  The therapist helps patients reinterpret the idealized imago of significant figures.

• В литературе идеализированный образ героя часто служит для критики общества.

  In literature, the idealized imago of a hero often serves to critique society.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Имаго" is a neuter noun borrowed from Latin, and it follows the standard Russian third declension pattern for neuter nouns ending in -о. It is relatively unchanging but can inflect for case and number.

For "идеализированный образ", "образ" is a masculine noun with standard declensions, while "идеализированный" is an adjective that agrees in case, number, and gender.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • взрослая форма (adult form; more general in biology)
  • идеал (ideal; for psychological context, but with a slight nuance of perfection)
• Antonyms:
  • личинка (larva; opposite in biological stages)
  • реальный образ (real image; contrasts with idealized in psychology)

Related Phrases:

• Стадия имаго – The imago stage (refers to the final phase in insect development; used in scientific descriptions).
• Идеализированный образ родителей – Idealized imago of parents (common in psychological therapy contexts).
• Формирование имаго – Formation of the imago (discusses psychological development).

Usage Notes:

When translating "imago" to Russian, choose "имаго" for biological contexts to maintain precision in scientific terminology, as it's a direct loanword. For psychological uses, "идеализированный образ" is more appropriate due to its descriptive nature and alignment with Russian psychoanalytic language. Be mindful of context: in formal writing, use the full phrase for clarity, and note that Russian often requires agreement in gender and case. For learners, start with simple sentences to practice noun declensions.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "имаго" in a psychological context without adaptation, e.g., saying "имаго партнёра" when "идеализированный образ партнёра" is needed. Correct: Stick to "идеализированный образ" for psychology to avoid confusion. Explanation: "Имаго" is biologically specific, and misusing it can lead to misunderstandings in non-scientific discussions.

• Error: Failing to decline "имаго" properly, e.g., saying "о имаго" instead of "об имаго" in prepositional case. Correct: Use "об имаго" for "about the imago". Explanation: Russian prepositions require correct case, and "имаго" must follow neuter rules, though it's often invariant in practice.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of "imago" in psychology ties into broader discussions of family dynamics and personal growth, influenced by Soviet-era psychology which adapted Freudian ideas. Biologically, "имаго" reflects Russia's strong tradition in entomology, with figures like Vladimir Nabokov contributing to the field, adding a literary-cultural layer to the term.

Related Concepts:

• личинка (larva)
• куколка (pupa)
• психологический комплекс (psychological complex)
• идеализация (idealization)