Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'reabsorb'

English Word: reabsorb

Key Russian Translations:

• реабсорбировать [rʲɪɐbsɐrˈbʲirəvətʲ] - [Formal, Scientific, Used in medical or biological contexts]
• всасывать заново [fsɐˈsɨvətʲ ˈzanəvə] - [Informal, General usage, Less technical]

Frequency: Low (This term is specialized and primarily appears in scientific, medical, or academic texts; not common in everyday conversation.)

Difficulty: Advanced (C1-C2, as it involves technical vocabulary and understanding of Russian verb conjugations, suitable for learners with a strong grasp of scientific language.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

реабсорбировать: [rʲɪɐbsɐrˈbʲirəvətʲ]

всасывать заново: [fsɐˈsɨvətʲ ˈzanəvə]

Note on реабсорбировать: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("bʲir"), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the rapid consonant clusters. Pronunciation may vary slightly in regional dialects.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: To absorb something again, especially in a biological or chemical process (e.g., reabsorption in the kidneys).

Translation(s) & Context:

• реабсорбировать - Used in formal scientific contexts, such as describing physiological processes.
• всасывать заново - Applied in everyday or less technical explanations, emphasizing the action of sucking in again.

Usage Examples:

• В почках жидкость реабсорбируется, чтобы предотвратить обезвоживание.

  In the kidneys, fluid is reabsorbed to prevent dehydration.

• Организм может всасывать заново питательные вещества из пищи.

  The body can reabsorb nutrients from food.

• Во время эксперимента ученые наблюдали, как вещество реабсорбируется мембраной.

  During the experiment, scientists observed how the substance was reabsorbed by the membrane.

• Если не всасывать заново воду, организм быстро потеряет силы.

  If water is not reabsorbed, the body will quickly lose strength.

• В химических процессах молекулы могут реабсорбироваться под определенными условиями.

  In chemical processes, molecules can be reabsorbed under specific conditions.

Secondary Meaning: To regain or take back something that was lost (metaphorical or figurative use, less common).

Translation(s) & Context:

• реабсорбировать - Rarely used metaphorically in advanced texts, e.g., in economics or psychology.

Usage Examples:

• Компания попыталась реабсорбировать утраченные рынки после кризиса.

  The company tried to reabsorb the lost markets after the crisis.

• В психологии человек может реабсорбировать утраченные воспоминания через терапию.

  In psychology, a person can reabsorb lost memories through therapy.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations are verbs, which in Russian undergo conjugation based on tense, aspect, person, and number. "Реабсорбировать" is a first-conjugation verb with imperfective aspect, while "всасывать" is also imperfective and follows standard patterns.

Note: These verbs do not have irregular inflections but follow standard rules. For perfective aspects, alternatives like "реабсорбировать" might pair with "перевсосать" in some contexts, but it's not standard.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • поглощать заново (to absorb again, more general)
  • восстанавливать (to restore, with a nuance of recovery)
• Antonyms:
  • выделять (to excrete or release)
  • терять (to lose)

Note: "Поглощать заново" is a close synonym but may imply a broader action, while "выделять" directly contrasts by indicating expulsion.

Related Phrases:

• Реабсорбировать воду в почках - Reabsorb water in the kidneys (common in medical contexts).
• Всасывать заново питательные вещества - Reabsorb nutrients (used in nutritional science).
• Процесс реабсорбирования в организме - The process of reabsorption in the body (a phrase for describing biological mechanisms).

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "реабсорбировать" is the most precise translation for "reabsorb" in scientific contexts, directly mirroring the English term's biological meaning. It is typically used in formal writing or lectures, whereas "всасывать заново" is more accessible for everyday explanations but lacks the technical precision. Be mindful of aspect: Russian verbs often require choosing between imperfective (ongoing action) and perfective (completed action). For example, use the imperfective form for processes like "reabsorbing over time." When selecting between translations, opt for "реабсорбировать" in academic settings and "всасывать заново" in informal ones to match the audience's level.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "реабсорбировать" with "абсорбировать" (to absorb without the "re-" prefix), leading to misuse in contexts requiring repetition. Correct: Use "реабсорбировать" for reabsorption; e.g., Incorrect: "абсорбировать воду заново" (implies first-time absorption). Explanation: The prefix "ре-" indicates repetition, so omitting it changes the meaning entirely.

• Error: Incorrect conjugation, such as saying "я реабсорбирую" as "я реабсорбирует" (wrong person agreement). Correct: Always conjugate based on subject; e.g., "я реабсорбирую" for "I reabsorb." Explanation: Russian verbs must agree with the subject in person and number, which English learners often overlook.

Cultural Notes:

While "reabsorb" and its Russian equivalents are primarily technical terms without strong cultural connotations, they reflect Russia's emphasis on scientific research in fields like biology and medicine. For instance, in Russian medical literature, concepts like реабсорбирование are crucial in discussions of human physiology, influenced by historical figures like Ivan Pavlov, highlighting the integration of science in everyday health education.

Related Concepts:

• абсорбировать
• экскретировать
• метаболизм