Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'psychiatry'

English Word: psychiatry

Key Russian Translations:

• Психиатрия [psʲɪxʲɪˈatrʲɪjə] - [Formal, Medical]

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

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate to Advanced; requires understanding of medical terminology and Russian noun declensions)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Психиатрия: [psʲɪxʲɪˈatrʲɪjə]

Note on Психиатрия: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("a" in "atrʲɪjə"), which can be challenging for learners due to the soft consonants (ʲ). Pronunciation may vary slightly in rapid speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Психиатрия - Used in formal medical and academic contexts to refer to the scientific study and practice of mental health.

Usage Examples:

• Врач специализируется на психиатрии и помогает пациентам с депрессией.

  The doctor specializes in psychiatry and helps patients with depression.

• Психиатрия играет ключевую роль в современной медицине, особенно в урбанизированных районах.

  Psychiatry plays a key role in modern medicine, especially in urban areas.

• Изучение психиатрии требует глубокого понимания человеческой психологии.

  Studying psychiatry requires a deep understanding of human psychology.

• В России психиатрия развивалась с XIX века, и сегодня она интегрирована в национальную систему здравоохранения.

  In Russia, psychiatry has developed since the 19th century and is now integrated into the national healthcare system.

• Психиатрия не только лечит заболевания, но и предотвращает их через раннюю диагностику.

  Psychiatry not only treats illnesses but also prevents them through early diagnosis.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Психиатрия is a feminine noun in the first declension group. It follows regular patterns of Russian noun inflection for case, number, and gender. As a singular noun, it does not have a plural form in most contexts, but it can be used in plural forms when referring to multiple fields or instances.

Note: Inflections are regular, but pay attention to the soft sign (ь) which affects pronunciation in certain cases.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Психотерапия (Psychotherapy) - Focuses more on talk-based treatment, often used interchangeably in broader contexts but less formal.
  • Клиническая психология (Clinical Psychology) - Overlaps with psychiatry but emphasizes non-medical approaches; suitable for therapeutic settings.
• Antonyms:
  • Общая медицина (General Medicine) - Refers to non-specialized physical health practices, contrasting with mental health focus.

Related Phrases:

• Психиатрическая клиника - A psychiatric clinic; refers to a facility for mental health treatment.
• Современная психиатрия - Modern psychiatry; used to discuss contemporary advancements in the field.
• Психиатрическое лечение - Psychiatric treatment; common in contexts involving therapy or medication.
• Депрессия и психиатрия - Depression and psychiatry; a phrase linking specific disorders to the discipline.

Usage Notes:

Психиатрия directly corresponds to the English "psychiatry" as a formal term in medical and academic contexts. It is primarily used in professional settings, such as hospitals or research, and should be avoided in casual conversation to prevent sounding overly technical. When choosing between Психиатрия and related terms like Психотерапия, opt for Психиатрия when emphasizing medical diagnosis and pharmacology. Grammatically, it requires proper declension based on sentence structure, e.g., in genitive case for possession ("изучение психиатрии"). English learners should note that Russian medical terminology often borrows from Greek and Latin, making it somewhat intuitive but still context-dependent.

Common Errors:

• Confusing Психиатрия with Психология: Learners often mix these, thinking they mean the same. Error: "Я изучаю психология для лечения депрессии" (incorrect, as it should be Психиатрия for medical treatment). Correct: "Я изучаю психиатрию для лечения депрессии." Explanation: Психология is broader and non-medical, while Психиатрия involves clinical intervention.

• Improper declension: Forgetting to change the ending in different cases. Error: "Врач работает в психиатрия" (should be "в психиатрии" for prepositional case). Correct: "Врач работает в психиатрии." Explanation: Russian nouns must agree with case requirements for grammatical accuracy.

• Overgeneralizing to everyday use: Using Психиатрия in informal contexts. Error: "Мой друг нуждается в психиатрия" (sounds awkward). Correct: Use in professional contexts only, or rephrase as "Мой друг нуждается в помощи психолога" for casual advice. Explanation: This can stigmatize mental health discussions in Russian culture.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, психиатрия has a complex cultural history, often linked to the Soviet era where it was sometimes misused for political purposes, such as diagnosing dissidents with "sluggish schizophrenia." Today, it is a respected field, but discussions around mental health remain sensitive, with stigma still present. Understanding this context helps English speakers appreciate the word's connotations beyond its clinical definition.

Related Concepts:

• Психология
• Неврология
• Психотерапия
• Клиническая медицина