Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'puberty'

English Word: puberty

Key Russian Translations:

• половое созревание [pɐˈɫovəje sɐzˈrʲevənʲije] - [Formal, Medical/Educational]
• пубертат [pubʲɪrˈtat] - [Informal, Borrowed from English, Used in modern or scientific discussions]
• подростковый период [pədrɐˈstkovɨj pʲɪrʲɪˈod] - [General, Everyday contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in educational, medical, and psychological contexts, but not in casual everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of biological and developmental concepts; for 'пубертат', it may be easier at B1 due to its borrowed nature)

Pronunciation (Russian):

половое созревание: [pɐˈɫovəje sɐzˈrʲevənʲije]

пубертат: [pubʲɪrˈtat]

подростковый период: [pədrɐˈstkovɨj pʲɪrʲɪˈod]

Note on полового созревание: The stress falls on the third syllable of "созревание" [sɐzˈrʲevənʲije], which can be tricky for learners due to the compound nature; pronounce it smoothly as a phrase.

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Meanings and Usage:

The period of life when a person's sexual and physical maturity develops, typically during adolescence.

Translation(s) & Context:

• половое созревание - Used in formal medical, educational, or psychological contexts to describe biological changes.
• пубертат - Employed in informal or modern discussions, often in urban or scientific settings, as a direct loanword.
• подростковый период - Applied in general contexts to refer to the broader social and emotional aspects of adolescence.

Usage Examples:

• Во время полового созревания подростки часто сталкиваются с гормональными изменениями.

  During puberty, teenagers often face hormonal changes.

• Пубертат — это этап, когда тело и разум развиваются одновременно.

  Puberty is a stage where the body and mind develop simultaneously.

• Подростковый период может быть полон вызовов, но он необходим для взросления.

  The teenage period can be full of challenges, but it is necessary for growing up.

• Медики советуют родителям обсуждать половое созревание с детьми открыто и без стеснения.

  Doctors advise parents to discuss puberty with children openly and without embarrassment.

• В пубертате многие испытывают эмоциональные качели, что влияет на их поведение.

  During puberty, many experience emotional swings that affect their behavior.

Broader social or emotional implications of puberty.

Translation(s) & Context:

• подростковый период - Common in discussions about social development and family dynamics.
• половое созревание - Sometimes used interchangeably but with a focus on physical aspects.

Usage Examples:

• Подростковый период часто ассоциируется с поиском идентичности и независимости.

  The teenage period is often associated with searching for identity and independence.

• В полового созревания важно поддерживать подростков, чтобы избежать психологических проблем.

  During puberty, it's important to support teenagers to avoid psychological issues.

• Пубертат может привести к конфликтам в семье из-за изменений в поведении.

  Puberty can lead to family conflicts due to changes in behavior.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Половое созревание" is a noun phrase where "половое" is an adjective and "созревание" is a neuter noun. It follows standard Russian inflection rules.

For "пубертат", as a borrowed noun, it is typically indeclinable and remains the same in all cases: пубертат (no changes).

"Подростковый период" inflects as a standard masculine noun: e.g., Nominative: подростковый период; Genitive: подросткового периода.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • юность (youth; more general, less focused on biological aspects)
  • возраст полового созревания (age of sexual maturity; more descriptive)
• Antonyms:
  • детство (childhood; refers to the pre-pubertal stage)
  • зрелость (maturity; post-pubertal adult stage)

Related Phrases:

• Кризис полового созревания - Refers to the emotional turmoil during puberty.
• Подростковый возраст - Describes the teenage years in a broader sense.
• Гормональные изменения в пубертате - Indicates hormonal shifts during this period.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "половое созревание" is the most precise and formal equivalent to "puberty," often used in medical or educational contexts to emphasize biological changes. "Пубертат" is a direct borrowing and suits informal or modern discussions, but it's less common in traditional settings. Choose "подростковый период" for social or emotional aspects. Be mindful of the audience; in family conversations, Russians might avoid direct terms to prevent embarrassment. Grammatically, these are noun phrases, so they inflect based on case requirements in sentences.

Common Errors:

• Confusing "половое созревание" with "созревание" alone, which means general ripening (e.g., of fruit). Error: "Я ем созревание" (incorrect). Correct: "Во время полового созревания..." – This omits the key adjective, altering the meaning.
• Using "пубертат" in formal writing without context, as it may sound overly casual or foreign. Error: "Пубертат начинается в 10 лет" (fine informally). Correct: "Половое созревание начинается в 10 лет" for precision.
• Misinflecting nouns, e.g., saying "полового созреваниями" instead of "половым созреванием" in instrumental case. This disrupts sentence flow and sounds unnatural.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, discussions about puberty are often linked to educational programs in schools, influenced by Soviet-era emphasis on biology and health. Terms like "половое созревание" carry a neutral, scientific connotation, but there's a cultural taboo in some families about open conversations, reflecting traditional values around modesty and privacy.

Related Concepts:

• адolescence (подростковый возраст)
• hormonal changes (гормональные изменения)
• emotional development (эмоциональное развитие)