Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'movable'

English Word: movable

Key Russian Translations:

• подвижный /pɐdˈvʲiʐnɨj/ - [Adjective, General use, often in formal or technical contexts]
• перемещаемый /pʲɪrʲɪˈmʲeʂːəj/ - [Adjective, Formal, used in legal or mechanical descriptions]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in everyday language, especially in contexts like engineering, logistics, or descriptions of objects, but not as frequent as basic vocabulary).

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; learners at this level can grasp the concept with some exposure to adjective inflections, though the nuances require practice in sentence construction).

Pronunciation (Russian):

подвижный: /pɐdˈvʲiʐnɨj/

перемещаемый: /pʲɪrʲɪˈmʲeʂːəj/

Note on подвижный: The stress is on the second syllable, and the 'ж' sound (/ʐ/) can be challenging for English speakers as it is a voiced fricative; practice with native audio to master the palatalization.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Capable of being moved or transferred, often referring to objects or parts that are not fixed.

Translation(s) & Context:

• подвижный - Used in general contexts for items like furniture or machinery that can be relocated easily.
• перемещаемый - Applied in more formal or technical scenarios, such as legal documents or engineering blueprints.

Usage Examples:

• Этот стул подвижный, поэтому его легко переставлять в комнате.

  This chair is movable, so it's easy to rearrange in the room.

• В современном офисе используются подвижные перегородки для быстрой перепланировки пространства.

  In a modern office, movable partitions are used for quick space reconfiguration.

• Перемещаемый груз должен быть тщательно закреплен во время транспортировки.

  Movable cargo must be securely fastened during transportation.

• Подвижные элементы конструкции позволяют зданию выдерживать землетрясения.

  Movable elements in the structure allow the building to withstand earthquakes.

• В музее выставлены перемещаемые экспонаты, которые можно перемещать для временных экспозиций.

  In the museum, movable exhibits are displayed, which can be relocated for temporary displays.

Meaning 2: Flexible or adaptable, in a metaphorical sense, such as in schedules or plans.

Translation(s) & Context:

• подвижный - Informal contexts, like daily life or personal planning.

Usage Examples:

• Её подвижный график работы позволяет ей путешествовать часто.

  Her movable work schedule allows her to travel frequently.

• Подвижные сроки сдачи проекта учтены в контракте.

  Movable deadlines for the project are accounted for in the contract.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both translations are adjectives, which in Russian undergo inflection based on gender, number, and case. They follow the standard first-declension adjective patterns, with some irregularities in spelling due to palatalization.

Note: These adjectives are regular but may vary slightly in compound forms. They do not change for verbs but must agree with the nouns they modify.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • мобильный - More modern, often used for electronic or digital contexts, implying ease of movement.
  • переносной - Specifically for portable items, with a connotation of being lightweight.
• Antonyms:
  • неподвижный - Implies something fixed or immobile.
  • стационарный - Used for stationary objects, like fixed installations.

Related Phrases:

• Подвижный инвентарь - Refers to movable inventory in business or storage contexts.
• Перемещаемые активы - Means movable assets, often in legal or financial discussions.
• Подвижная граница - Describes a movable boundary, such as in geography or politics.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "подвижный" is the most direct equivalent to "movable" for everyday objects, while "перемещаемый" is preferred in formal or technical writing to emphasize transferability. Be mindful of adjective agreement with nouns (e.g., gender and case). English speakers often confuse it with "мобильный," which leans towards "mobile" in the tech sense, so choose based on context. It's commonly used in neutral or formal registers but can adapt to informal speech.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "подвижный" without proper inflection, e.g., saying "подвижный дом" in the genitive case as "подвижный дом" instead of "подвижного дома." Correct: Ensure agreement, as in "у подвижного дома" (of the movable house). This mistake arises from English's lack of cases.

• Error: Confusing with "мобильный," leading to incorrect usage like "мобильный стул" for a physically movable chair. Correct: Use "подвижный стул" for physical movement; explain that "мобильный" implies connectivity or ease of use in modern contexts.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like "подвижный" often appear in contexts related to practicality and adaptability, such as in Soviet-era engineering or modern urban planning, reflecting a historical emphasis on resourcefulness in a vast, challenging geography.

Related Concepts:

• мобильность
• переносимость
• стационарность