Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'mechanize'

English Word: mechanize

Key Russian Translations:

• механизировать [mʲɪxənʲɪzʲɪrəvətʲ] - [Formal, used in technical or industrial contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in professional, technical, and industrial discussions, but not in everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of verb conjugation and technical vocabulary, as per CEFR standards)

Pronunciation (Russian):

механизировать: [mʲɪxənʲɪzʲɪrəvətʲ]

Note on механизировать: The stress falls on the third syllable (-ни-), which is a common challenge for English speakers due to Russian's variable stress patterns. Pronounce it with a soft 'h' sound as in 'hue'.

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Meanings and Usage:

To introduce machinery into a process or make something mechanical

Translation(s) & Context:

• механизировать - Used in formal contexts like industry, agriculture, or technology to describe automation or modernization of processes.

Usage Examples:

• Фабрика механизировала производство, чтобы повысить эффективность.

  The factory mechanized production to improve efficiency.

• Правительство решило механизировать сельское хозяйство для увеличения урожая.

  The government decided to mechanize agriculture to increase yields.

• Инженеры механизировали систему обработки данных, заменив ручной труд на машины.

  The engineers mechanized the data processing system, replacing manual labor with machines.

• В ходе индустриализации многие заводы механизировали свои операции.

  During industrialization, many factories mechanized their operations.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Механизировать" is a first-conjugation verb in Russian, derived from the suffix -изировать (a common pattern for verbs borrowed from English or Latin roots). It follows regular conjugation patterns but can have irregularities in perfective aspects. Below is a table outlining key inflections:

Note: The verb is imperfective; its perfective counterpart is "замеханизировать" in some contexts, but "механизировать" is more common for ongoing processes.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • автоматизировать (avtomatizirovat' - more focused on full automation, often interchangeable in tech contexts)
  • модернизировать (modernizirovat' - implies broader modernization, with a subtle difference in emphasizing technological updates)
• Antonyms:
  • ручной (ruchnoy - adjective meaning manual, not a verb; use in phrases like "ручной труд")
  • демеханизировать (demekhanizirovat' - rare, meaning to revert to non-mechanical processes)

Related Phrases:

• механизация производства - Refers to the mechanization of manufacturing processes; commonly used in industrial discussions.
• механизированное сельское хозяйство - Means mechanized agriculture; highlights modern farming techniques.
• полная механизация - Implies full mechanization; used to describe comprehensive automation in a system.

Usage Notes:

"Механизировать" directly corresponds to the English "mechanize" in technical and industrial contexts, but it is more formal and less common in everyday Russian speech. English learners should note that it often pairs with nouns like "производство" (production) or "система" (system). Use it in written reports, academic papers, or professional settings rather than casual conversation. If the focus is on full automation, "автоматизировать" might be a better choice, but "механизировать" emphasizes the introduction of machinery specifically.

• Grammar tip: Always conjugate based on subject and tense, as shown in the inflections table.
• Context guidance: In historical discussions, it's linked to Soviet-era industrialization, so be mindful of cultural connotations.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "механизировать" interchangeably with "автоматизировать" without considering nuances. For example, an English learner might say "Я автоматизировал машину" when meaning "mechanize," but if it's about adding machinery, "механизировать" is more accurate.

  Correct: Я механизировал процесс. (I mechanized the process.)

  Explanation: "Автоматизировать" implies computer-based automation, while "механизировать" focuses on mechanical devices; confusing them can lead to imprecise communication in technical fields.

• Error: Incorrect conjugation, such as saying "механизируетс" instead of "механизирует" for third person singular.

  Correct: Он механизирует завод. (He mechanizes the factory.)

  Explanation: Russian verbs require precise endings; practice with conjugation tables to avoid these mistakes.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and history, "механизировать" is often associated with the rapid industrialization of the Soviet era, particularly in the 1920s-1950s under Stalin's Five-Year Plans. It symbolizes modernization and collectivization, especially in agriculture and manufacturing, which had profound social impacts. Understanding this context helps English speakers grasp why the term carries connotations of progress and efficiency in Russian discourse.

Related Concepts:

• индустриализация (industrialization)
• автоматизация (automation)
• модернизация (modernization)