Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'monitor'

English Word: monitor

Key Russian Translations:

• монитор [mɐˈnʲitər] - [Formal, Technical]
• наблюдатель [nɐˈblʲʉdɐtʲɪlʲ] - [Informal, General use, e.g., for monitoring processes or people]
• контроль [kɐnˈtrolʲ] - [Formal, Abstract, Used in contexts like monitoring systems]

Frequency: Medium (Common in technical and everyday contexts, especially in IT and surveillance; less frequent in casual conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires basic familiarity with Russian nouns and technical vocabulary. For 'наблюдатель', it may vary to B2 due to its verbal connotations)

Pronunciation (Russian):

монитор: [mɐˈnʲitər]

наблюдатель: [nɐˈblʲʉdɐtʲɪlʲ]

контроль: [kɐnˈtrolʲ]

Note on монитор: The stress is on the second syllable; be careful with the soft 'н' sound, which is a common challenge for English speakers. Variations in regional accents may soften the vowels.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A device for displaying visual output (e.g., computer screen)

Translation(s) & Context:

• монитор - Used in technical or computing contexts, such as office or home setups.

Usage Examples:

• Я подключаю монитор к компьютеру для работы.

  I am connecting the monitor to the computer for work.

• Этот монитор имеет высокое разрешение и яркий экран.

  This monitor has high resolution and a bright screen.

• В офисе мы заменили старый монитор на новый.

  In the office, we replaced the old monitor with a new one.

• Монитор сломался, и мне пришлось купить другой.

  The monitor broke, and I had to buy another one.

2. To observe or supervise something (e.g., monitoring a situation)

Translation(s) & Context:

• наблюдатель - Used in informal or professional settings, like surveillance or oversight.
• контроль - Applied in formal contexts, such as quality control or monitoring processes.

Usage Examples:

• Он работает как наблюдатель за проектом, чтобы обеспечить своевременное выполнение.

  He works as a monitor for the project to ensure timely completion.

• Правительство устанавливает контроль за загрязнением окружающей среды.

  The government sets up monitoring for environmental pollution.

• Врачи используют специальные устройства для наблюдения за пациентами.

  Doctors use special devices to monitor patients.

• Этот наблюдатель помогает в мониторинге безопасности на стройке.

  This monitor helps in overseeing safety at the construction site.

• Контроль за расходами является важной частью бюджетного планирования.

  Monitoring expenses is a key part of budget planning.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'монитор' (a masculine noun):

Note: This follows standard second-declension patterns for masculine nouns. It is relatively regular.

For 'наблюдатель' (a masculine noun, with irregular elements due to its root):

'Контроль' is an indeclinable noun in many contexts (remains unchanged), but as a masculine noun, it can follow basic patterns: e.g., Nominative: контроль; Genitive: контроля.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • экран (screen; more specific to display devices)
  • надзор (supervision; for monitoring processes)
  • мониторинг (monitoring as a process; often used in professional contexts)
• Antonyms:
  • игнор (ignore; informal, not a direct antonym but contrasts with monitoring)
  • отсутствие контроля (lack of control; more phrase-based)

Note: 'Экран' is a close synonym for 'монитор' in tech contexts but may imply just the display surface.

Related Phrases:

• Жидкокристаллический монитор - LCD monitor; used for describing specific types of screens.
• Мониторинг здоровья - Health monitoring; common in medical or fitness contexts.
• Подключить монитор - To connect a monitor; a practical phrase in IT setup.
• Системы наблюдения - Surveillance systems; related to security monitoring.

Usage Notes:

'Монитор' directly corresponds to the English 'monitor' in technical contexts, such as computing, and is widely used in formal settings. For the verb form of 'monitor' (to observe), 'наблюдатель' or 'контроль' are better fits, but choose based on context: use 'наблюдатель' for personal observation and 'контроль' for systemic processes. Be mindful of Russian's case system; for example, 'монитор' changes in genitive (монитора). In informal speech, English loanwords like 'мониторить' (to monitor) are increasingly common among younger speakers.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'монитор' without proper declension, e.g., saying "Я вижу монитор" when it should be adjusted for case in complex sentences.

  Correct: In a sentence like "Я работаю с монитором", it's correct, but learners often forget genitive in phrases like "покупка монитора" (purchase of a monitor).

  Explanation: Russian nouns must agree in case, which English speakers might overlook, leading to grammatical errors.

• Error: Confusing 'наблюдатель' with 'наблюдение' (observation as a noun), e.g., using it as a verb incorrectly.

  Correct: Use 'наблюдать' as the verb form instead of forcing 'наблюдатель' into verbal roles.

  Explanation: 'Наблюдатель' is a noun meaning 'observer', not a verb, which can cause misuse in sentences imitating English structures.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'монитор' is heavily associated with modern technology and urban life, reflecting Russia's rapid adoption of digital tools. Historically, surveillance terms like 'наблюдатель' evoke Soviet-era monitoring, which can carry connotations of state control, so use with sensitivity in discussions about privacy.

Related Concepts:

• компьютер (computer)
• экран (screen)
• надзор (supervision)
• система (system)