Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'mechanise'

English Word: mechanise

Key Russian Translations:

• механизировать (/mʲɪxənʲɪzʲɪrəvətʲ/) - [Formal, Used in technical or industrial contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in discussions of technology, manufacturing, and modernization, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of verb conjugations and technical vocabulary, suitable for learners with a solid grasp of basic Russian grammar)

Pronunciation (Russian):

механизировать: /mʲɪxənʲɪzʲɪrəvətʲ/

Note on механизировать: This verb has a soft 'х' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers; it softens to /xʲ/ before the 'и'. Stress falls on the fourth syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

To convert a process or system to be operated by machinery or automation

Translation(s) & Context:

• механизировать - Used in formal, technical contexts such as engineering or business discussions about improving efficiency through automation.

Usage Examples:

• В фабрике решили механизировать производство, чтобы повысить эффективность.

  In the factory, they decided to mechanize production to increase efficiency.

• С развитием технологий многие сельскохозяйственные работы механизируются.

  With technological advancements, many agricultural tasks are being mechanized.

• Правительство планирует механизировать транспортную систему для снижения затрат.

  The government plans to mechanize the transportation system to reduce costs.

• Инженеры механизировали процесс сборки, используя роботизированные руки.

  Engineers mechanized the assembly process using robotic arms.

• В эпоху цифровизации компании стремятся механизировать рутинные операции.

  In the digital age, companies strive to mechanize routine operations.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Механизировать is a first-conjugation verb in Russian, following the standard pattern for verbs ending in -изировать. It is a regular verb with predictable inflections based on tense, aspect, person, and number. The imperfective aspect is "механизировать," and it can form perfective aspects like "замеханизировать" in some contexts, though the base form is most common.

Note: The verb does not change in imperative forms (e.g., механизируй for "mechanize!"), and it remains regular across aspects.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: автоматизировать (avtomatizirovat' - to automate; similar but focuses on full automation), модернизировать (modernizirovat' - to modernize; broader context)
• Antonyms: ручничать (ruchnichat' - to do by hand; informal),-manualize (not a direct word, but implies manual labor)

Related Phrases:

• механизировать производство - To mechanize production; refers to introducing machinery in manufacturing processes.
• полностью механизировать систему - To fully mechanize the system; used when describing complete automation in a setup.
• механизированный труд - Mechanized labor; a phrase for work involving machines, often in industrial contexts.

Usage Notes:

• "Механизировать" directly corresponds to the British English "mechanise," meaning to introduce machinery for efficiency. It is typically used in formal or professional settings, such as engineering reports or business discussions, and is less common in casual speech.
• Choose this verb when emphasizing technological upgrades; for broader changes, "модернизировать" might be more appropriate.
• Grammatically, it requires agreement with the subject in person and number, and it often pairs with nouns like "производство" (production) or "систему" (system).
• In Russian, verbs like this can imply a process-oriented action, so context should clarify if it's ongoing or completed.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "механизировать" interchangeably with "автоматизировать" without considering nuances. Incorrect: "Я автоматизирую машину" when meaning basic mechanization. Correct: "Я механизирую процесс" for non-digital machinery. Explanation: "Автоматизировать" implies computer-based automation, while "механизировать" is for mechanical devices.
• Error: Incorrect conjugation, e.g., saying "механизируеть" instead of "механизирует." Incorrect: "Он механизируеть фабрику." Correct: "Он механизирует фабрику." Explanation: Russian verbs follow strict conjugation rules; adding extra letters is a common mistake for English speakers unfamiliar with endings.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and history, terms like "механизировать" gained prominence during the Soviet era with industrialization efforts under Five-Year Plans. It symbolizes technological progress and efficiency, often linked to themes of modernization in literature and media, reflecting Russia's push for self-sufficiency in manufacturing.

Related Concepts:

• автоматизация
• индустриализация
• технологизация