Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'megalomania'

English Word: megalomania

Key Russian Translations:

• Мегаломания [mʲɪɡələˈmanʲɪjə] - [Formal, Psychological term]
• Мания величия [ˈmanʲɪjə vʲɪˈlʲit͡ɕɪst͡sə] - [Formal, Literary or everyday description]

Frequency: Low (Primarily used in professional, psychological, or academic contexts; not common in everyday conversation.)

Difficulty: Advanced (C1 level or higher, as it involves specialized vocabulary from psychology and requires understanding of complex mental health concepts.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Мегаломания: [mʲɪɡələˈmanʲɪjə]

Мания величия: [ˈmanʲɪjə vʲɪˈlʲit͡ɕɪst͡sə]

Note on Мегаломания: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ma-'), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the palatalized consonants; practice with native audio for accuracy.

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Meanings and Usage:

The delusion of one's own greatness, power, or importance, often associated with mental health disorders.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Мегаломания - Used in formal psychological or medical contexts, such as diagnosing personality disorders. Context: Clinical discussions or academic writing.
• Мания величия - Applied in more general or literary contexts to describe exaggerated self-importance. Context: Everyday conversations about behavior or historical figures.

Usage Examples:

• Его мегаломания заставляет его верить, что он может управлять миром.

  His megalomania makes him believe he can control the world.

• В психологии мания величия часто связана с нарциссическими расстройствами.

  In psychology, megalomania is often associated with narcissistic disorders.

• Политик страдал от мегаломании, что привело к его падению.

  The politician suffered from megalomania, which led to his downfall.

• Мегаломания в его речах проявляется через преувеличенные претензии на власть.

  Megalomania in his speeches shows through exaggerated claims of power.

• Мания величия – это не просто гордыня, а глубокий психологический разлад.

  Megalomania isn't just pride; it's a deep psychological disorder.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations are nouns. "Мегаломания" is a feminine noun (from Greek origin) and follows standard first-declension patterns with some irregularities due to its borrowed status. "Мания величия" is a phrase where "Мания" is feminine and "величия" is genitive singular of "величие" (neuter noun).

Note: These words do not change for tense or person as they are nouns, but they inflect based on case, number, and gender in sentences.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Мания величия (Direct equivalent, often interchangeable in non-technical contexts)
  • Нарциссизм (Narcissism, with a slight focus on self-love rather than power)
• Antonyms:
  • Скромность (Modesty, implying humility and lack of self-aggrandizement)
  • Самоуничижение (Self-deprecation, extreme opposite in psychological terms)

Related Phrases:

• Симптомы мегаломании – Symptoms of megalomania; used in medical discussions to describe signs like delusions of grandeur.
• Мания величия у лидеров – Megalomania in leaders; common in historical or political analysis.
• Лечение мегаломании – Treatment of megalomania; refers to therapeutic approaches in psychology.

Usage Notes:

Мегаломания directly mirrors the English term and is often used in formal or professional settings, such as psychology or psychiatry, where precision is key. In contrast, Мания величия is more flexible for everyday use and can appear in literature or casual conversations. English speakers should note that Russian requires careful attention to case endings; for example, use the genitive form in phrases like "страдать от мегаломании" (to suffer from megalomania). Choose Мегаломания for technical accuracy and Мания величия for broader, less clinical descriptions. Avoid overusing these terms in informal speech, as they carry a negative connotation.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "Мегаломания" as if it were an adjective (e.g., "мегаломаний человек" instead of "человек с мегаломанией"). Correct: The proper phrase is "человек с мегаломанией" (a person with megalomania). Explanation: Russian nouns like this require prepositions for modification, unlike English adjectives.

• Error: Confusing it with similar terms, such as saying "Мания" alone without "величия," which might imply a general obsession rather than specifically grandeur. Correct: Specify "Мания величия" for accuracy. Explanation: This avoids ambiguity in psychological contexts.

• Error: Incorrect stress or pronunciation, like stressing the wrong syllable in "Мегаломания." Correct Pronunciation: [mʲɪɡələˈmanʲɪjə]. Explanation: Mispronunciation can lead to misunderstandings, especially in oral presentations or conversations with native speakers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like "Мания величия" are often linked to historical figures such as Soviet leaders or tsars, where exaggerated self-importance played a role in politics. This reflects a broader cultural discourse on power and humility in Russian literature and history, as seen in works by Dostoevsky, emphasizing the dangers of unchecked ambition.

Related Concepts:

• Нарциссизм (Narcissism)
• Паранойя (Paranoia)
• Комплекс неполноценности (Inferiority complex)