Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'megawatt'

English Word: megawatt

Key Russian Translations:

• мегаватт (/mʲɪɡəvɐt/) - [Technical term, Neutral]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in technical, scientific, and engineering contexts, but less frequent in everyday conversation).

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with scientific vocabulary and basic Russian noun declensions, as it is a borrowed term).

Pronunciation (Russian):

мегаватт: /mʲɪɡəvɐt/

Note on мегаватт: The pronunciation features a soft 'г' sound (/ɡ/ as in 'go' but softened by the following vowel), which can be challenging for English speakers. Stress falls on the second syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

A unit of power equal to one million watts, used in electricity and energy contexts.

Translation(s) & Context:

• мегаватт - Used in technical discussions about power generation, such as in engineering reports or energy policy (e.g., in formal scientific writing or conversations about renewable energy).

Usage Examples:

• В новой электростанции установлен генератор мощностью один мегаватт.

  In the new power plant, a generator with a capacity of one megawatt has been installed.

• Эта солнечная ферма производит около пяти мегаватт энергии в час.

  This solar farm produces about five megawatts of energy per hour.

• Мегаватт – это стандартная единица измерения для крупных энергетических проектов в России.

  Megawatt is a standard unit of measurement for large energy projects in Russia.

• Если мы увеличим мощность до десяти мегаватт, это изменит всю систему.

  If we increase the power to ten megawatts, it will change the entire system.

• В отчёте указано, что потребление энергии достигло 20 мегаватт в пиковые часы.

  The report states that energy consumption reached 20 megawatts during peak hours.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Мегаватт" is a masculine noun borrowed from English, and it follows the standard patterns of Russian third-declension nouns for foreign words. It is indeclinable in most cases due to its status as a technical term, but when it does inflect, it adheres to masculine patterns. Below is a table outlining its basic forms:

Note: In informal or technical usage, it may remain unchanged (e.g., in lists or titles), but standard Russian grammar requires declension as shown.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: МВт (abbreviation for мегаватт, used interchangeably in technical contexts) - Often preferred in shorthand for brevity in scientific writing.
• Antonyms: None directly applicable, as this is a unit of measurement rather than a descriptive term.

Related Phrases:

• один мегаватт – (One megawatt; used in basic quantification of power, e.g., in energy reports).
• производство в мегаваттах – (Production in megawatts; refers to output capacity in industrial contexts).
• энергетическая мощность в мегаваттах – (Energy power in megawatts; common in discussions of renewable energy sources).

Usage Notes:

This term is a direct borrowing from English and is used identically in Russian to denote a unit of power. It is primarily employed in formal, technical, or scientific contexts, such as engineering documents or energy sector discussions. English speakers should note that while the word is neutral in register, it requires proper declension in Russian sentences to agree with case, number, and gender (e.g., use genitive "мегаватта" after prepositions like "из"). When multiple translations exist (e.g., abbreviations), choose based on context: full form for clarity in educational settings, abbreviations for professional brevity.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the word without declension, e.g., saying "в мегаватт" instead of the correct genitive "в мегаватте". Correct: The proper form is "в мегаватте" to indicate location or relation. Explanation: Russian nouns must agree in case, so this mistake can make the sentence grammatically incorrect and confusing in technical discussions.

• Error: Mispronouncing the soft 'г' sound, e.g., pronouncing it as a hard /g/ like in English "go". Correct: Use /ɡ/ with softening (palatalization). Explanation: This is a common issue for English learners, as Russian phonetics differ; practicing with native audio can help avoid sounding unnatural.

Cultural Notes:

As a scientific unit, "мегаватт" does not carry significant cultural connotations in Russian society. However, it is frequently referenced in discussions of Russia's energy infrastructure, such as hydroelectric dams or nuclear power plants, reflecting the country's emphasis on energy independence and technological advancement in the post-Soviet era.

Related Concepts:

• киловатт (kilowatt)
• гигаватт (gigawatt)
• ватт (watt)