Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'imbalance'

English Word: imbalance

Key Russian Translations:

• Несбалансированность /nʲɪs.bɐ.lʲɐn.sʲɪ.rɐ.van.nəsʲtʲ/ - [Formal, Abstract]
• Дисбаланс /dʲɪs.bɐ.lans/ - [General, Modern usage]
• Неравновесие /nʲɪ.rav.nɐ.vʲɛ.sʲi.jɛ/ - [Technical, Scientific]

Frequency: Medium - Commonly used in contexts like economics, health, and physics, but not as everyday as basic vocabulary.

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) - Involves understanding abstract concepts and noun inflections; 'Несбалансированность' may be C1 due to its complexity, while 'Дисбаланс' is closer to B2.

Pronunciation (Russian):

Несбалансированность: /nʲɪs.bɐ.lʲɐn.sʲɪ.rɐ.van.nəsʲtʲ/

Note on Несбалансированность: This word features a challenging consonant cluster and stress on the fourth syllable; pronounce it slowly to avoid blending sounds.

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Дисбаланс: /dʲɪs.bɐ.lans/

Note on Дисбаланс: The initial 'Д' is soft; it's a borrowed word, so pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers familiar with loanwords.

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Неравновесие: /nʲɪ.rav.nɐ.vʲɛ.sʲi.jɛ/

Note on Неравновесие: Stress falls on the third syllable; be careful with the vowel shifts in casual speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Lack of balance in a physical or literal sense (e.g., instability in objects or systems)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Неравновесие - Used in scientific or physical contexts, such as describing an unstable object or system.

Usage Examples:

• Велосипед потерял неравновесие на скользкой дороге.

  The bicycle lost its imbalance on the slippery road.

• Из-за неравновесия моста произошёл обвал.

  Due to the imbalance of the bridge, a collapse occurred.

• Неравновесие в системе вызвало хаос в эксперименте.

  The imbalance in the system caused chaos in the experiment.

• Чтобы избежать неравновесия, инженер проверил все компоненты.

  To avoid imbalance, the engineer checked all components.

2. Imbalance in an abstract sense (e.g., in health, economy, or emotions)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Несбалансированность - Applied in formal discussions, such as emotional or dietary imbalance.
• Дисбаланс - Common in modern contexts like economic or social issues.

Usage Examples:

• Экономический дисбаланс в стране привёл к инфляции.

  The economic imbalance in the country led to inflation.

• Несбалансированность в рационе питания может вызвать проблемы со здоровьем.

  Imbalance in the diet can cause health problems.

• Дисбаланс в эмоциональном состоянии часто требует профессиональной помощи.

  Imbalance in emotional state often requires professional help.

• Несбалансированность workloads в команде снижает продуктивность.

  Imbalance in workloads within the team reduces productivity.

• Глобальный дисбаланс ресурсов усугубляет экологические проблемы.

  Global imbalance of resources worsens environmental issues.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

These translations are primarily nouns. Russian nouns inflect based on case, number, and gender. 'Несбалансированность' is a feminine noun in the first declension, while 'Дисбаланс' and 'Неравновесие' are masculine nouns in the second declension. They follow standard patterns but can have irregularities in certain cases.

Note: These words do not change in gender or have verbal inflections, as they are nominal forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: Асимметрия (asymmetry) - Often used in geometric contexts; Диспропорция (disproportion) - Implies unequal distribution.
• Antonyms: Баланс (balance) - Direct opposite in stable contexts; Равновесие (equilibrium) - Used for physical or systemic stability.

Related Phrases:

• Экономический дисбаланс - Refers to economic imbalance, often in financial reports or policy discussions.
• Несбалансированность питания - Describes dietary imbalance, common in health and nutrition contexts.
• Глобальное неравновесие - Indicates global imbalance, such as in environmental or geopolitical issues.

Usage Notes:

Use 'Дисбаланс' for everyday or modern contexts, as it's a straightforward borrowing from English and widely understood. 'Несбалансированность' is more formal and preferred in academic or written Russian for abstract concepts. 'Неравновесие' suits technical fields like physics. Be mindful of case inflections when using in sentences, and choose based on context to match the English 'imbalance' precisely—e.g., avoid literal translations in emotional scenarios where cultural nuances might alter perception.

• In formal writing, pair with adjectives for emphasis, e.g., "серьёзный дисбаланс" (serious imbalance).
• Social contexts may require 'Несбалансированность' to convey depth, but it's less common in spoken language.

Common Errors:

English learners often misuse 'Баланс' as a direct opposite without context, thinking it means 'imbalance'—correct usage is to specify the type, e.g., instead of saying "баланс" for imbalance, use "дисбаланс". Error example: *Я имею баланс в бюджете* (wrong, implies balance); Correct: Я имею дисбаланс в бюджете (I have an imbalance in the budget). Another error is forgetting inflections, e.g., using nominative in all cases; always adjust for genitive like "из-за дисбаланса" (because of imbalance).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like 'Дисбаланс' often appear in discussions of historical events, such as economic imbalances during the Soviet era or post-perestroika reforms, highlighting themes of instability and recovery. This reflects a broader cultural emphasis on resilience in the face of systemic disruptions.

Related Concepts:

• Стабильность (Stability)
• Асимметрия (Asymmetry)
• Диспропорция (Disproportion)