Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'maneuverable'

English Word: maneuverable

Key Russian Translations:

• Маневренный [IPA: mɐˈnʲɛvrʲɪn̪ɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]

Frequency: Medium (Common in technical, military, or automotive contexts, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian adjectives and their inflections, suitable for learners with a solid grasp of basic grammar)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Маневренный: [IPA: mɐˈnʲɛvrʲɪn̪ɨj]

Note on Маневренный: The stress falls on the third syllable ('vrʲɪn̪ɨj'), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the palatalized 'n' sound. Pronunciation may vary slightly in rapid speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Capable of being maneuvered easily, especially referring to vehicles, aircraft, or objects that are agile and flexible.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Маневренный - Used in formal or technical contexts, such as describing military vehicles or sports equipment, to emphasize agility and ease of movement.

Usage Examples:

• Этот танк очень маневренный в городских условиях.

  This tank is very maneuverable in urban conditions.

• Маневренный самолет позволяет пилоту уклоняться от вражеского огня.

  A maneuverable aircraft allows the pilot to evade enemy fire.

• В современном футболе маневренные игроки имеют преимущество.

  In modern soccer, maneuverable players have an advantage.

• Ее маневренный мотоцикл идеален для пробок в Москве.

  Her maneuverable motorcycle is ideal for traffic jams in Moscow.

• Маневренный дрон используется для съемок в труднодоступных местах.

  A maneuverable drone is used for filming in hard-to-reach areas.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Маневренный is an adjective in Russian, which follows the standard pattern for first-declension adjectives. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. This adjective is regular and does not have irregular forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Гибкий (gibkiy) - More general, implying flexibility; often used interchangeably but less specific to maneuvering.
  • Подвижный (podvizhnyy) - Emphasizes mobility; suitable for dynamic contexts like sports.
• Antonyms:
  • Неуклюжий (neuklyzhiy) - Clumsy or awkward, highlighting the opposite of agility.
  • Жесткий (zhestkiy) - Rigid or inflexible, especially in mechanical contexts.

Related Phrases:

• Высокоманевренный самолет - Highly maneuverable aircraft; used in aviation discussions to describe advanced fighters.
• Маневренность в бою - Maneuverability in combat; refers to tactical advantages in military strategy.
• Увеличить маневренность - To increase maneuverability; common in engineering or vehicle modification contexts.

Usage Notes:

Маневренный directly corresponds to the English 'maneuverable' in contexts involving physical agility, such as vehicles or sports, but it's more formal and technical in Russian. Use it when describing objects that can change direction quickly. Be mindful of gender agreement with the noun it modifies, as Russian adjectives must match. For everyday language, alternatives like 'гибкий' might be more natural. When choosing between translations, opt for 'маневренный' in professional or military settings for precision.

Common Errors:

• Error: Forgetting to inflect the adjective, e.g., using "маневренный" with a feminine noun without changing to "маневренная".

  Correct: "Эта машина маневренная" (This car is maneuverable - feminine noun).

  Explanation: Russian requires adjective-noun agreement; not doing so can make the sentence grammatically incorrect and confusing.

• Error: Mispronouncing the palatalized 'н' in 'маневренный', which might sound like a plain 'n' in English.

  Correct Pronunciation: Emphasize the soft 'n' as in [mɐˈnʲɛvrʲɪn̪ɨj].

  Explanation: This can lead to misunderstandings, as the soft consonant changes the word's perceived meaning in spoken Russian.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and media, terms like 'маневренный' are frequently used in discussions of military history, such as during World War II or in modern contexts like the Russian Armed Forces. It reflects a cultural emphasis on strategic agility and innovation in technology, often highlighted in patriotic narratives or engineering feats.

Related Concepts:

• Мобильность (mobility)
• Гибкость (flexibility)
• Тактика (tactics)