Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'psychiatric'

English Word: psychiatric

Key Russian Translations:

• психиатрический [psixiatričeskij] - [Formal, Medical]

Frequency: Medium (Commonly used in professional medical and psychological contexts, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with medical terminology and Russian adjective inflections, suitable for learners with a solid grasp of vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

психиатрический: [psixiatričeskij]

Note on психиатрический: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("tri"), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the cluster of consonants. Pronounce it as "psee-khee-a-tree-cheh-skee" with a soft "ch" sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: Related to psychiatry, mental health, or the treatment of mental disorders.

Translation(s) & Context:

• психиатрический - Used in formal medical or clinical settings to describe anything pertaining to psychiatry, such as hospitals, treatments, or specialists. Context: Professional and academic discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Он работает в психиатрической клинике, где помогает пациентам с тяжёлыми расстройствами.

  He works in a psychiatric clinic, where he helps patients with severe disorders.

• Психиатрический уход необходим для людей, страдающих от депрессии.

  Psychiatric care is necessary for people suffering from depression.

• В университете она изучает психиатрические методы лечения.

  At university, she studies psychiatric treatment methods.

• Эта книга охватывает психиатрический аспект человеческого поведения.

  This book covers the psychiatric aspect of human behavior.

• Психиатрический диагноз был сделан после серии тестов.

  The psychiatric diagnosis was made after a series of tests.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

психиатрический is an adjective in Russian, which means it changes based on gender, number, and case. It follows the standard pattern for adjectives ending in -ий. Below is a table outlining its basic inflections:

Note: This adjective does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward once the basic patterns are learned.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • психический (psixičeskij) - More general, referring to mental or psychological aspects; differs from психиатрический by being less clinical and more everyday.
  • психологический (psixologičeskij) - Relates to psychology; used when focusing on behavioral sciences rather than medical treatment.
• Antonyms:
  • соматический (somatičeskij) - Refers to physical or bodily health, contrasting with mental health contexts.

Related Phrases:

• Психиатрическая помощь (Psychiatric help) - Refers to professional mental health support services.
• Психиатрический диагноз (Psychiatric diagnosis) - The process of identifying mental disorders.
• Психиатрическая клиника (Psychiatric clinic) - A facility specializing in mental health treatment.
• Клиническая психиатрия (Clinical psychiatry) - The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses in a clinical setting.

Usage Notes:

психиатрический directly corresponds to the English "psychiatric" in medical and formal contexts, emphasizing treatment-oriented mental health. It is typically used in professional settings like hospitals or academic discussions, and should be distinguished from "психологический," which is more about general psychology. Always consider the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies, as Russian adjectives must agree. For English learners, choose this term when discussing clinical interventions rather than everyday mental states.

• In formal writing or speech, pair it with nouns like "клиника" (clinic) for precision.
• Avoid using it in casual conversations, as it may sound overly technical.

Common Errors:

• Confusing it with "психологический": English learners often mix these, thinking they mean the same. Error: Using "психологический" for a medical context. Correct: "психиатрический диагноз" instead of "психологический диагноз." Explanation: The former specifically implies psychiatric evaluation, while the latter refers to psychological assessment.
• Incorrect inflection: Forgetting to change the ending, e.g., saying "психиатрический" for a feminine noun. Error: "Она имеет психиатрический проблема" (incorrect). Correct: "Она имеет психиатрическую проблему." Explanation: Adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, psychiatry has historical significance due to its use in the Soviet era for political purposes, such as labeling dissidents as mentally ill. This adds a layer of sensitivity to terms like "психиатрический," which may evoke connotations of state control in discussions about mental health. Modern usage focuses on destigmatization, but awareness of this history can help English speakers understand nuances in conversations.

Related Concepts:

• психология (psychology)
• неврология (neurology)
• психотерапия (psychotherapy)
• клиника (clinic)