Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'manikin'

English Word: manikin

Key Russian Translations:

• манекен [mɐˈnʲekʲɪn] - [Neutral, commonly used in professional or educational contexts]

Frequency: Medium (This word is encountered in specific fields like medicine, art, or retail, but not in everyday casual conversation.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, based on CEFR; requires familiarity with Russian noun declensions and vocabulary in technical contexts.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

манекен: [mɐˈnʲekʲɪn]

Note on манекен: The stress falls on the second syllable. Be cautious with the palatalized 'н' sound, which is common in Russian but may be challenging for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

A small model of the human body, often used in medical, artistic, or educational settings

Translation(s) & Context:

• манекен - Typically used in contexts involving training, display, or simulation; neutral and formal in professional environments.

Usage Examples:

• В медицинском университете студенты используют манекен для отработки навыков реанимации.

  In the medical university, students use a manikin to practice resuscitation skills.

• Художник создал манекен, чтобы точно изобразить пропорции человеческого тела.

  The artist created a manikin to accurately depict the proportions of the human body.

• В витрине магазина стоит манекен в новой коллекции одежды.

  In the shop window, there is a manikin wearing the new clothing collection.

• Для урока анатомии учитель принес манекен, чтобы показать внутренние органы.

  For the anatomy lesson, the teacher brought a manikin to demonstrate internal organs.

• Инженеры тестируют безопасность автомобиля с помощью манекена-краш-теста.

  Engineers test car safety using a crash-test manikin.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Манекен" is a masculine noun in Russian, belonging to the second declension. It follows standard patterns for masculine nouns ending in a consonant. Below is a table outlining its basic inflections:

Note: This word does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward for learners once basic declension rules are understood.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • фигура (figura) - More general, often used for a human figure in art.
  • кукла (kukla) - Implies a doll-like model, with a slight connotation of playfulness.
• Antonyms: Not directly applicable, as "манекен" is a specific object; however, in some contexts, "живое тело" (zhivoe telo, living body) could serve as a conceptual opposite.

Related Phrases:

• Манекен для витрины - A mannequin for a shop window; used in retail to display clothing.
• Анатомический манекен - Anatomical manikin; common in medical education for studying body structures.
• Манекен-тренажер - Training manikin; refers to interactive models used in emergency response training.

Usage Notes:

"Манекен" directly corresponds to the English "manikin" or "mannequin" in most contexts, but English speakers should note that in Russian, it is a masculine noun and must agree in gender, number, and case with other words in the sentence. For example, use formal language in professional settings, and be aware that in casual conversation, more general terms like "кукла" might be preferred. When choosing between translations, opt for "манекен" in technical or commercial contexts for precision.

Common Errors:

• English learners often confuse the declension, e.g., using "манекен" in the wrong case. Incorrect: "Я смотрю на манекен" (when it should be in the accusative, which is correct here), but more commonly: Incorrect genitive "манекен" instead of "манекена" in phrases like "цвет манекен" (should be "цвет манекена"). Correct: "Цвет манекена" – This error arises from not applying case rules properly.

• Mistaking it for a feminine noun and using incorrect adjectives, e.g., saying "красивая манекен" instead of "красивый манекен." Explanation: Always use masculine adjective forms to match the noun's gender.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "манекен" is often associated with fashion and retail, reflecting the influence of Western consumerism. Historically, during the Soviet era, manikins were less common in shops, symbolizing the shift towards modern retail practices post-1991. This word can evoke ideas of urbanization and global trends in everyday Russian language.

Related Concepts:

• кукла (kukla) - Doll
• фигура (figura) - Figure (in art or anatomy)
• модель (model') - Model (more general, could refer to a person or object)