Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'immaturity'

English Word: immaturity

Key Russian Translations:

• незрелость /nʲɪˈzɾʲeləsʲtʲ/ - [Formal, used in psychological, developmental, or general contexts]
• несовершенство /nʲɪsɐˈvʲeɾʂʲɪnstvə/ - [Informal, when emphasizing imperfection or incompleteness]

Frequency: Medium - This term is commonly encountered in discussions of personal development, psychology, and everyday conversations, but not as frequent as basic vocabulary.

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) - Involves abstract concepts and nominal inflections; learners at this level should grasp it with practice. For 'незрелость', it's B1; for 'несовершенство', it's also B1 due to similar grammatical structures.

Pronunciation (Russian):

незрелость: /nʲɪˈzɾʲeləsʲtʲ/

несовершенство: /nʲɪsɐˈvʲeɾʂʲɪnstvə/

Note on незрелость: The stress is on the third syllable ('zrel'), and the 'з' sound is soft; be careful with the palatalized 'л' in rapid speech. A common variant in casual speech might soften the ending.

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Meanings and Usage:

The state of not being fully developed, mature, or responsible (e.g., in behavior, ideas, or development).

Translation(s) & Context:

• незрелость - Used in formal contexts like psychology or education to describe emotional or intellectual underdevelopment.
• несовершенство - Applied in informal or philosophical discussions to highlight flaws or incompleteness in objects or ideas.

Usage Examples:

• Его незрелость в отношениях часто приводит к конфликтам.

  His immaturity in relationships often leads to conflicts.

• Несовершенство юных умов иногда проявляется в импульсивных решениях.

  The immaturity of young minds sometimes shows in impulsive decisions.

• В подростковом возрасте незрелость естественна, но её нужно преодолевать.

  Immaturity is natural in adolescence, but it needs to be overcome.

• Это несовершенство в дизайне продукта указывает на незрелость команды.

  This imperfection in the product design points to the team's immaturity.

• Незрелость лидера может подорвать доверие всей группы.

  A leader's immaturity can undermine the trust of the entire group.

Another meaning: Lack of full growth or ripeness (e.g., in fruits or ideas).

Translation(s) & Context:

• незрелость - Used metaphorically for underdeveloped ideas or literally for unripe produce.

Usage Examples:

• Фрукты ещё в незрелости, так что их нельзя есть.

  The fruits are still in immaturity, so they can't be eaten.

• Её идеи находятся в стадии незрелости и требуют доработки.

  Her ideas are in a state of immaturity and need refinement.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'незрелость' and 'несовершенство' are feminine nouns in Russian, following standard third-declension patterns for abstract nouns. They are indeclinable in some contexts but typically inflect for case and number.

Note: These nouns do not change for gender but follow regular patterns; 'незрелость' is invariant in plural forms in most contexts.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • юность (yunost') - Emphasizes youthfulness, often with a positive connotation.
  • несформированность (nesformirovannost') - Highlights lack of formation, used in developmental contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • зрелость (zrelost') - Maturity or full development.
  • совершенство (sovershenstvo) - Perfection or completeness.

Related Phrases:

• показать незрелость - To demonstrate immaturity; used in behavioral critiques.
• в состоянии незрелости - In a state of immaturity; common in psychological discussions.
• несовершенство характера - Imperfection of character; implies personal flaws.

Usage Notes:

'Незрелость' directly corresponds to 'immaturity' in most contexts, especially emotional or intellectual ones, and is preferred in formal writing. 'Несовершенство' is broader, often translating to 'imperfection' but can cover immaturity when focusing on flaws. Choose based on context: use 'незрелость' for human development and 'несовершенство' for objects or ideas. Be mindful of Russian's case system; for example, in genitive constructions like "из-за незрелости" (because of immaturity). It's neutral in tone but can carry negative connotations in professional settings.

Common Errors:

• Confusing 'незрелость' with 'несовершеннолетний' (meaning 'minor' or 'underage'). Error: Saying "Он в незрелости" to mean he is underage. Correct: Use 'несовершеннолетний' for age-related contexts. Explanation: 'Незрелость' refers to maturity level, not legal age.
• Overusing in plural: Error: "Его незрелостями" incorrectly. Correct: Stick to singular forms unless specifying multiple types. Explanation: Abstract nouns like this rarely pluralize in Russian.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'незрелость' often reflects societal expectations of rapid personal growth, influenced by historical emphasis on collectivism and resilience. For instance, in literature like Dostoevsky's works, immaturity is portrayed as a phase leading to moral awakening, highlighting the value of self-reflection in overcoming it.

Related Concepts:

• молодость (youth)
• развитие (development)
• импульсивность (impulsiveness)