Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'infirmary'

English Word: infirmary

Key Russian Translations:

• Инфирмерия [ɪnfʲirmʲerʲɪjə] - [Formal, Used in medical or institutional contexts]
• Медпункт [mʲedˈpunkʲt] - [Informal, Plural possible as медпункты, Commonly used in everyday settings like schools]

Frequency: Low (This word and its translations are not commonly used in everyday Russian conversation; more prevalent in specialized or institutional contexts.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, based on CEFR; requires familiarity with medical vocabulary and noun inflections. For 'Медпункт', it might be A2 due to its simpler structure.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Инфирмерия: [ɪnfʲirmʲerʲɪjə]

Note on Инфирмерия: The stress falls on the third syllable ('mer'), and the 'f' sound is soft. Pronunciation can vary slightly in regional dialects, emphasizing the 'r' sound.

Медпункт: [mʲedˈpunkʲt]

Note on Медпункт: The 'e' in 'med' is pronounced as a short 'e' sound; it's a compound word, so practice the linking between syllables for fluency.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A room or building in an institution (e.g., school, military base) where sick or injured people receive medical care.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Инфирмерия - Used in formal, written contexts like official documents or descriptions of facilities.
• Медпункт - Informal, everyday usage in spoken Russian, especially in educational or workplace settings.

Usage Examples:

• В школе есть инфирмерия, где учеников осматривают при недомогании.

  In the school, there is an infirmary where students are examined if they feel unwell.

• Он пошёл в медпункт базы, чтобы обработать рану.

  He went to the infirmary on the base to treat his wound.

• Инфирмерия в университете оборудована современным медицинским оборудованием.

  The infirmary at the university is equipped with modern medical equipment.

• В военной части медпункт работает круглосуточно для солдат.

  In the military unit, the infirmary operates around the clock for soldiers.

• После урока физкультуры ученица посетила инфирмерию из-за головной боли.

  After the physical education class, the student visited the infirmary due to a headache.

Meaning 2: A small medical facility, often implying temporary or basic care (e.g., in camps or remote areas).

Translation(s) & Context:

• Медпункт - Preferred in informal or practical contexts, emphasizing accessibility.
• Инфирмерия - Less common here, but used in more structured environments.

Usage Examples:

• В лагере для беженцев организовали временный медпункт.

  In the refugee camp, they set up a temporary infirmary.

• Инфирмерия в деревне обслуживает жителей ближайших сёл.

  The infirmary in the village serves residents of the nearby villages.

• Медпункт на стройке оснащён аптечкой первой помощи.

  The infirmary on the construction site is equipped with a first-aid kit.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both translations are nouns. 'Инфирмерия' is a feminine noun (1st declension) and follows standard Russian inflection patterns. 'Медпункт' is a masculine noun and can be inflected based on case and number.

Note: These are regular inflections. 'Инфирмерия' does not have irregular forms, making it straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Больница (bol'nitsa) - More general term for a hospital; differs by implying a larger facility.
  • Амбулатория (ambulatoriya) - Outpatient clinic; used in formal medical contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • Здоровье (zdorov'ye) - Health (abstract concept, not a direct antonym but contrasts with illness-related terms).
  • Спортзал (sportzal) - Gym or sports hall; implies physical activity rather than medical care.

Related Phrases:

• Пойти в инфирмерию (Pojti v infirmariyu) - To go to the infirmary; used for seeking medical help in an institution.
• Медпункт на территории (Medpunkt na territorii) - Infirmary on the premises; common in workplace or campus settings.
• Оборудованный медпункт (Oborudovannyj medpunkt) - Well-equipped infirmary; emphasizes facilities in a phrase.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, 'Инфирмерия' is a direct borrowing from English and is used formally, often in written contexts like official reports, while 'Медпункт' is more colloquial and versatile for spoken language. Choose 'Инфирмерия' for precise translations in educational or military settings, but 'Медпункт' for everyday scenarios. Be mindful of case inflections when using in sentences, as Russian requires agreement with prepositions and verbs. For English speakers, note that Russian doesn't always distinguish between types of medical facilities as granularly as English.

• Grammar tip: Always inflect based on the sentence structure; e.g., use genitive for possession.
• Context guide: In informal speech, 'Медпункт' might be shortened in casual conversation.

Common Errors:

English learners often misuse inflections, such as saying 'в инфирмерия' instead of 'в инфирмерии' (correct: in the infirmary). Error: 'Я иду в инфирмерия' (incorrect due to wrong case). Correct: 'Я иду в инфирмерию' (accusative case). This happens because Russian requires nouns to change based on grammatical role, unlike English. Another error is confusing it with 'больница', leading to overgeneralization; explain that 'больница' implies a full hospital, not a small infirmary.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, infirmaries like 'медпункт' in schools or workplaces reflect the historical emphasis on collective health and state-provided services from the Soviet era. They symbolize accessibility to basic care, often evoking a sense of community support rather than individualism in healthcare.

Related Concepts:

• Больница
• Поликлиника
• Аптека