Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'isolate'

English Word: isolate

Key Russian Translations:

• изолировать [izolirovatʹ] - [Formal, Verb]
• изолят [izolyat] - [Technical, Noun]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in scientific, technical, and everyday contexts, but not as frequent as basic verbs in casual speech).

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of verb conjugations for 'изолировать' and noun declensions for 'изолят'. For 'изолят', it may be A2 in technical fields.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

изолировать: [izolirovatʹ]

Note on изолировать: The stress falls on the third syllable ('ro'), which can be tricky for English speakers due to Russian's fixed stress patterns. It starts with a soft 'i' sound.

изолят: [izolyat]

Note on изолят: Pronounced with emphasis on the first syllable; the 'yat' ending is a soft vowel, similar to 'yat' in "yacht" but shorter.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: To separate or set apart something from others (e.g., in a physical, social, or biological context).

Translation(s) & Context:

• изолировать - Used in formal or technical settings, such as in medicine or engineering, to describe the act of isolating pathogens or materials.

Usage Examples:

• Врачи изолировали пациента с инфекцией, чтобы предотвратить распространение вируса.

  Doctors isolated the patient with the infection to prevent the spread of the virus.

• Инженер изолировал кабель от влаги для обеспечения безопасности.

  The engineer isolated the cable from moisture to ensure safety.

• Во время пандемии люди изолировали себя дома для защиты от болезни.

  During the pandemic, people isolated themselves at home to protect against the illness.

• Учёные изолировали редкий вид бактерий в лаборатории.

  Scientists isolated a rare species of bacteria in the laboratory.

Meaning 2: A state of being separated or an isolated entity (noun form).

Translation(s) & Context:

• изолят - Typically used in scientific or technical contexts, referring to an isolated substance or group.

Usage Examples:

• Изолят белка часто используется в спортивном питании.

  Protein isolate is often used in sports nutrition.

• В эксперименте мы создали изолят клеток для дальнейшего анализа.

  In the experiment, we created a cell isolate for further analysis.

• Этот изолят минералов был найден в отдалённом регионе.

  This mineral isolate was found in a remote region.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'изолировать' (verb, imperfective), it follows the standard first-conjugation pattern for Russian verbs. It is an imperfective verb and can be used in various tenses and aspects.

For 'изолят' (noun, masculine), it is a third-declension noun and follows standard patterns with some irregularities in genitive and prepositional cases.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • отделить (otdelitʹ) - More general, used for separating objects.
  • защищать (zashchishchatʹ) - In contexts of protection, e.g., isolating from harm.
• Antonyms:
  • соединить (soedinitʹ)
  • смешать (smeshatʹ)

Related Phrases:

• Изолировать от общества - To isolate from society (used in social or psychological contexts).
• Полный изолят - Complete isolate (refers to a pure form in scientific settings).
• Быть в изоляции - To be in isolation (common in health or quarantine discussions).

Usage Notes:

'Изолировать' is a direct verb equivalent to 'isolate' and is often used in formal writing or technical speech, but it can sound overly precise in casual conversation—English speakers might prefer 'отделить' for everyday use. For 'изолят', it's primarily a noun in scientific fields, corresponding to 'isolate' as a noun in English. Be mindful of aspect in Russian: use the perfective 'изолировать' for completed actions. When choosing between translations, opt for 'изолировать' in medical contexts and 'изолят' for substances.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using 'изолировать' without proper conjugation, e.g., saying "Я изолировать" instead of "Я изолирую".
  Correct: "Я изолирую комнату." (I isolate the room.)
  Explanation: Russian verbs must agree with the subject in person and number.
• Mistake: Confusing 'изолят' with 'изоляция' (isolation as a process).
  Correct: Use 'изолят' for the end result (e.g., a substance), not the act.
  Explanation: This can lead to semantic errors; 'изоляция' is more like the English 'isolation' process.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like 'изолировать' gained prominence during events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting themes of social distancing and individual protection. Historically, isolation has been a motif in Russian literature, such as in works by Dostoevsky, where characters are often 'isolated' from society, symbolizing existential struggles.

Related Concepts:

• изоляция
• отделение
• защищенность