Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'psychotic'

English Word: psychotic

Key Russian Translations:

• психотический [psɪxəˈtʲɪtʃɪskʲɪj] - [Formal, Medical context]

Frequency: Medium (Primarily used in professional, medical, and psychological discussions; not common in everyday conversation)

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

Pronunciation (Russian):

психотический: [psɪxəˈtʲɪtʃɪskʲɪj]

Note on психотический: The stress falls on the third syllable ('tʲɪ'). Pronunciation can vary slightly by region, with a softer 'х' sound in standard Russian, similar to the Scottish 'ch' in 'loch'. Be cautious with the palatalized 'тʲ' which is a common challenge for non-native speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Relating to psychosis, a severe mental disorder involving loss of touch with reality

Translation(s) & Context:

• психотический - Used in formal medical or psychological contexts to describe symptoms or conditions, such as schizophrenia or delusional states.

Usage Examples:

• Он страдает от психотического эпизода, который требует немедленной медицинской помощи.

  He is suffering from a psychotic episode that requires immediate medical help.

• Психотическое поведение может проявляться в галлюцинациях и паранойе.

  Psychotic behavior can manifest as hallucinations and paranoia.

• Врачи диагностировали у неё психотическое расстройство на ранней стадии.

  Doctors diagnosed her with a psychotic disorder at an early stage.

• Этот фильм изображает персонажа с психотическим мировоззрением, вызванным травмой.

  This film portrays a character with a psychotic worldview caused by trauma.

• Психотический пациент нуждается в комплексном лечении, включая терапию и медикаменты.

  A psychotic patient needs comprehensive treatment, including therapy and medication.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Психотический" is an adjective in Russian, which means it inflects based on gender, number, and case. It follows the standard pattern for adjectives ending in -ический, with regular changes. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

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

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • психованный (informal, colloquial; implies temporary or emotional instability, less clinical than психотический)
  • психозный (less common, used in specific psychiatric contexts; subtle difference in emphasizing the psychotic state)
• Antonyms:
  • нормальный (normal; used to contrast with any abnormal mental state)
  • стабильный (stable; particularly in medical contexts referring to emotional or mental stability)

Related Phrases:

• психотическое состояние - A state of psychosis; used to describe temporary mental disturbances.
• психотическое расстройство - Psychotic disorder; a common term in clinical psychology for ongoing conditions.
• проявления психотического поведения - Manifestations of psychotic behavior; refers to observable symptoms in everyday or therapeutic settings.

Usage Notes:

"Психотический" directly corresponds to the English "psychotic" in medical and psychological contexts, but it is more formal and rarely used in casual conversation. Always pair it with appropriate nouns (e.g., "расстройство" for disorder) to maintain grammatical accuracy. In Russian, adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify, so learners should pay attention to inflections. When choosing between translations, use "психотический" for clinical precision and "психованный" for informal descriptions. It is typically restricted to professional or educational discourse to avoid stigmatization.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the base form "психотический" without proper inflection, e.g., saying "Он психотический пациент" in a context where the case should change (e.g., genitive: "Он страдает от психотического расстройства").

  Correct: Ensure agreement, as in "психотического расстройства". Explanation: Russian adjectives must inflect; failing to do so can make the sentence grammatically incorrect and confusing.

• Error: Confusing it with "психоз" (psychosis, a noun), leading to misuse like "Он психоз" instead of "У него психотическое состояние".

  Correct: Use "психотический" as an adjective to describe states or behaviors. Explanation: "Психоз" is a noun for the condition itself, while "психотический" modifies it; mixing them can alter the meaning entirely.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and media, terms like "психотический" are often associated with mental health stigma, influenced by historical Soviet-era psychiatry, which sometimes politicized mental health diagnoses. This can affect how the word is used in everyday language, making it more taboo than in English-speaking contexts. Understanding this helps learners navigate sensitive discussions in Russia.

Related Concepts:

• психоз (psychosis)
• шизофрения (schizophrenia)
• психологический (psychological)
• невроз (neurosis)