Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'kleptomania'

English Word: kleptomania

Key Russian Translations:

• клептомания [klʲeptəˈmanʲɪjə] - [Formal]

Frequency: Low (primarily used in specialized medical and psychological contexts; rare in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: Advanced (C1, as it involves understanding psychological terminology and Russian noun declensions)

Pronunciation (Russian):

клептомания: [klʲeptəˈmanʲɪjə]

Note on клептомания: The stress falls on the third syllable ("ma-"), which is common in Russian loanwords from Greek. Pay attention to the palatalized 'л' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: A mental disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to steal items, often without personal need or financial motive.

Translation(s) & Context:

• клептомания - Used in formal medical, psychological, or legal contexts to describe the disorder; it is a direct borrowing from English/Greek and is standard in Russian psychiatry.

Usage Examples:

• У него диагностирована клептомания, и он проходит терапию.

  He has been diagnosed with kleptomania and is undergoing therapy.

• Клептомания часто приводит к юридическим проблемам, если не лечить вовремя.

  Kleptomania often leads to legal issues if not treated in time.

• Врачи объясняют, что клептомания — это импульсивное расстройство, связанное с эмоциональными травмами.

  Doctors explain that kleptomania is an impulsive disorder linked to emotional trauma.

• Она скрывала свою клептоманию годами, пока не попала в полицию.

  She hid her kleptomania for years until she got caught by the police.

• Клептомания может проявляться в детстве, но обычно диагностируется в подростковом возрасте.

  Kleptomania can manifest in childhood but is usually diagnosed in adolescence.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

клептомания is a feminine noun (from the first declension group in Russian). It follows standard Russian noun declension patterns for feminine nouns ending in -ия. Below is a table of its singular forms; it does not have plural forms in common usage as it refers to a condition.

Note: This word is invariant in the plural as it is not typically pluralized; however, in rare contexts, related terms might use plural forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: патологическое воровство (pathological stealing) — more descriptive and less clinical; компульсивное воровство (compulsive stealing) — emphasizes the uncontrollable aspect.
• Antonyms: None directly applicable, as this is a specific disorder term.

Related Phrases:

• симптомы клептомании — Symptoms of kleptomania; used in medical discussions to list signs like uncontrollable urges.
• лечение клептомании — Treatment of kleptomania; common in therapeutic contexts, often involving cognitive behavioral therapy.
• причины клептомании — Causes of kleptomania; refers to underlying factors like stress or mental health issues.

Usage Notes:

This term directly corresponds to the English "kleptomania" and is used almost exclusively in formal, professional settings such as psychology, medicine, or law. In Russian, it retains its Greek roots and is not adapted for informal speech. When choosing between synonyms like "патологическое воровство," opt for "клептомания" in clinical contexts for precision. Be aware of grammatical gender (feminine) when constructing sentences, and always pair it with verbs or adjectives that agree in case and number.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Incorrectly pronouncing it as [klep-to-ma-nia] without the palatalized 'л' or proper stress, which makes it sound unnatural. Correct: Use [klʲeptəˈmanʲɪjə] and emphasize the third syllable.
• Mistake: Using it in casual conversation, e.g., saying "У него клептомания" to describe a minor thief, which could be insensitive. Correct: Reserve for diagnosed conditions; use "вор" (thief) for everyday contexts.
• Mistake: Forgetting declension, e.g., saying "из клептомания" instead of "из клептомании." Correct: Always decline based on case, as shown in the inflections table above.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "клептомания" is viewed through the lens of modern psychology, with no unique cultural stigma beyond general attitudes toward mental health. It stems from Western psychiatric traditions and is discussed in media or literature, such as in Dostoevsky's works on human impulses, though not specifically tied to kleptomania. This reflects Russia's integration of global psychological concepts into its healthcare system.

Related Concepts:

• психоз
• невроз
• компульсивное расстройство