Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'manhood'

English Word: manhood

Key Russian Translations:

• Мужественность [IPA: muʐəsʲtʲvʲɪnʲnəsʲtʲ] - [Formal]
• Мужская зрелость [IPA: muʐskəjə zrʲɪləsʲtʲ] - [Formal]

Frequency: Medium - This term is used in discussions about personal development, gender roles, and literature, but not in everyday casual conversation.

Difficulty: B2 - Intermediate level, as it involves abstract concepts related to gender and maturity; learners need a solid grasp of Russian nouns and adjectives.

Pronunciation (Russian):

Мужественность: [IPA: muʐəsʲtʲvʲɪnʲnəsʲtʲ]

Мужская зрелость: [IPA: muʐskəjə zrʲɪləsʲtʲ]

Note on Мужественность: The stress falls on the third syllable ("tʲvʲ"), and the "ж" sound is a voiced palatal fricative, which can be challenging for English speakers used to "zh" in words like "measure".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. The state or period of being a man; adulthood for males.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Мужественность - Used in formal or literary contexts to discuss masculine maturity or qualities, such as courage and responsibility.
• Мужская зрелость - Applied in psychological or developmental discussions, emphasizing the transition to adulthood.

Usage Examples:

• В литературе часто подчеркивается мужественность главного героя, которая помогает ему преодолеть трудности.

  In literature, the manhood of the main character is often emphasized, which helps him overcome difficulties.

• Мужская зрелость наступает не только с возрастом, но и с жизненным опытом.

  Manhood comes not only with age but also with life experience.

• Общество ожидает от мужчин проявления мужественности в кризисных ситуациях.

  Society expects men to show manhood in crisis situations.

• В воспитании мальчиков важно развивать не только физическую силу, но и мужественность.

  In raising boys, it's important to develop not only physical strength but also manhood.

• Мужская зрелость проявляется в способности принимать ответственные решения.

  Manhood is evident in the ability to make responsible decisions.

2. The qualities or characteristics associated with being a man, such as strength or virility.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Мужественность - Common in cultural or philosophical contexts, often implying emotional resilience.
• Мужская зрелость - Used in self-help or educational settings to denote personal growth.

Usage Examples:

• Мужественность не всегда связана с физической силой; она включает в себя моральную стойкость.

  Manhood isn't always linked to physical strength; it includes moral resilience.

• В современном мире мужественность проявляется в эмоциональной открытости.

  In the modern world, manhood is shown through emotional openness.

• Мужская зрелость требует баланса между традиционными ролями и современными ценностями.

  Manhood requires a balance between traditional roles and modern values.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "Мужественность" and "Мужская зрелость" are nouns. "Мужественность" is a feminine noun (from the adjective "мужественный"), and it follows the first declension pattern. "Мужская зрелость" is a phrase where "зрелость" is a feminine noun.

For "Мужественность" (feminine, first declension):

"Мужская зрелость" as a phrase doesn't inflect uniformly; "зрелость" inflects as above, while "мужская" agrees with it as an adjective.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Мужество (courage, often interchangeable in contexts of bravery) - Slightly more action-oriented than мужественность.
  • Мужественый дух (manly spirit) - Used for a broader sense of inner strength.
• Antonyms:
  • Слабость (weakness) - Highlights the opposite of physical or emotional strength.
  • Женственность (femininity) - Contrasts gender-specific qualities, though not always directly oppositional.

Related Phrases:

• Мужественный поступок - A brave act; used to describe heroic behavior in challenging situations.
• Достижение мужской зрелости - Achieving manhood; common in discussions about rites of passage or personal milestones.
• Кризис мужественности - Crisis of manhood; refers to modern debates on gender roles and identity.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "мужественность" directly corresponds to the abstract qualities of "manhood" in English, such as resilience and maturity, and is often used in formal or literary contexts. "Мужская зрелость" emphasizes the developmental aspect, similar to "coming of age." Be mindful of gender nuances: Russian culture traditionally links these terms to societal expectations, so they may carry more weight in conservative settings. When choosing between translations, use "мужественность" for character traits and "мужская зрелость" for life stages. Grammatically, ensure adjectives agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify.

Common Errors:

• Confusing "мужественность" with "мужество": Learners might use "мужество" (courage) when "мужественность" (manhood as a quality) is needed, e.g., Incorrect: "Он показал мужество в своей жизни." (This implies bravery in a specific act.) Correct: "Он развил мужественность через годы." (This refers to overall character.)
• Overgeneralizing gender: English speakers might assume "мужественность" is always positive, but in Russian, it can imply outdated stereotypes. Avoid: "Все мужчины имеют мужественность." (Not all men embody it universally.) Correct approach: Use in context-specific sentences.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, concepts like "мужественность" are deeply tied to historical and literary traditions, such as in works by Tolstoy or Dostoevsky, where manhood often involves stoicism and sacrifice. This reflects influences from Orthodox Christianity and Soviet-era ideals, emphasizing resilience in adversity, which can differ from Western views of masculinity.

Related Concepts:

• Женственность (femininity)
• Зрелость (maturity)
• Мужество (courage)