Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'psychedelic'

English Word: psychedelic

Key Russian Translations:

• психоделический /psɪxədɛˈlʲit͡ɕɪskʲɪj/ - [Formal, used in academic, artistic, or medical contexts]
• психоделик /psɪxəˈdɛlʲɪk/ - [Informal, referring to a noun form like a substance or style; Plural: психоделики]

Frequency: Medium (Common in specialized fields like psychology, music, and culture, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; Requires understanding of loanwords and adjective inflections; For 'психоделик', also B2 due to nominal usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

психоделический: /psɪxədɛˈlʲit͡ɕɪskʲɪj/

психоделик: /psɪxəˈdɛlʲɪk/

Note on психоделический: The stress falls on the fourth syllable; be mindful of the soft 'л' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers. Variations in casual speech may soften the 'х' to a more guttural sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Relating to mind-altering experiences, often induced by drugs, music, or art

Translation(s) & Context:

• психоделический - Used in formal descriptions of hallucinogenic effects or artistic styles, e.g., in psychological or cultural discussions.
• психоделик - Informal context for referring to psychedelic substances or subcultures, often in casual or countercultural conversations.

Usage Examples:

• Эта музыка имеет психоделический эффект, вызывая яркие видения.

  This music has a psychedelic effect, causing vivid visions.

• В 1960-х годах психоделики были популярны среди молодежи для расширения сознания.

  In the 1960s, psychedelics were popular among youth for expanding consciousness.

• Художник использовал психоделические цвета, чтобы передать хаос внутреннего мира.

  The artist used psychedelic colors to convey the chaos of the inner world.

• Психоделический опыт может быть как вдохновляющим, так и пугающим.

  A psychedelic experience can be both inspiring and frightening.

• Фестиваль включал психоделики в виде инсталляций и выступлений.

  The festival featured psychedelics in the form of installations and performances.

Meaning 2: Descriptive of vibrant, surreal, or hallucinatory styles in art and culture

Translation(s) & Context:

• психоделический - Applied in creative contexts, such as describing patterns or designs that evoke altered states.

Usage Examples:

• Психоделический дизайн обложки альбома привлек внимание фанатов.

  The psychedelic design of the album cover caught fans' attention.

• В фильме использовались психоделические эффекты для показа сновидений.

  The film used psychedelic effects to depict dreams.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both translations are derived from loanwords and follow standard Russian adjective and noun inflections. 'Психоделический' is an adjective, which inflects by gender, number, and case. 'Психоделик' is a noun that inflects by case and number but is less variable.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • галлюцинаторный (hallucinatory; more clinical, often used in medical contexts)
  • трансовый (trance-like; implies a hypnotic state, with subtle differences in intensity)
• Antonyms:
  • реалистический (realistic; straightforward and grounded, contrasting with surreal elements)
  • рациональный (rational; emphasizes logical over experiential)

Related Phrases:

• психоделическая музыка - Psychedelic music; Refers to genres like rock from the 1960s that induce altered states.
• психоделический трип - Psychedelic trip; A common expression for a hallucinogenic experience, often informal.
• эффекты психоделиков - Effects of psychedelics; Used in discussions about drug impacts or artistic influences.

Usage Notes:

'Психоделический' directly corresponds to the English 'psychedelic' as an adjective, ideal for formal writing or discussions on art and psychology. Choose 'психоделик' for noun forms, especially in informal or subcultural contexts. Be cautious of its connotations with drug culture in Russia, where such topics may be sensitive. Grammatically, ensure adjectives agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify, as per standard Russian rules.

Common Errors:

• Error: Misspelling 'психоделический' as 'психеделический' (omitting the 'o'). Correct: Use the full form to maintain the borrowed word's integrity. Explanation: This is a common transcription error from English, leading to confusion in pronunciation and meaning.

• Error: Using 'психоделический' without proper inflection, e.g., saying 'психоделический женщина' instead of 'психоделическая женщина'. Correct: 'психоделическая женщина'. Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree with the noun's gender; failing this makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'психоделический' is often linked to the 1960s counterculture and Western influences, such as The Beatles or psychedelic rock. It carries connotations of rebellion and exploration, but in modern Russia, it may evoke discussions on drug policy or artistic expression, reflecting broader societal attitudes toward psychedelics.

Related Concepts:

• галлюцинация
• трансовое состояние
• психика