Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'recover'

English Word: recover

Key Russian Translations:

• восстанавливать /vɐs.tə.nɐˈvlʲi.vətʲ/ - [Formal, used for recovering objects, systems, or abstract concepts]
• выздоравливать /vɨz.dɐˈra.vlʲi.vətʲ/ - [Informal, specifically for health recovery]
• восстанавливаться /vɐs.tə.nɐˈvlʲi.vət͡sə/ - [Reflexive form, used for self-recovery or automatic processes]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in everyday contexts like health, technology, and general recovery, but not as frequent as basic verbs in casual speech)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate for восстанавливать and восстанавливаться due to conjugation patterns; A2 for выздоравливать as it's more straightforward for beginners)

Pronunciation (Russian):

восстанавливать: /vɐs.tə.nɐˈvlʲi.vətʲ/

выздоравливать: /vɨz.dɐˈra.vlʲi.vətʲ/

восстанавливаться: /vɐs.tə.nɐˈvlʲi.vət͡sə/ (Note on восстанавливаться: The reflexive particle "-ся" adds a soft "s" sound, which can be tricky for English speakers; stress on the third syllable.)

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: To return to a normal state of health, strength, or well-being

Translation(s) & Context:

• выздоравливать - Used in medical or personal health contexts, often informally in conversations about illness.
• восстанавливаться - Applied in reflexive contexts, like emotional or physical recovery after stress.

Usage Examples:

• Он быстро выздоравливает после гриппа.

  He is recovering quickly after the flu.

• После операции она начала восстанавливаться в больнице.

  After the surgery, she started recovering in the hospital.

• Дети выздоравливают от простуды, играя на свежем воздухе.

  Children recover from colds by playing in the fresh air.

• Восстанавливайся после тяжелого дня работой над хобби.

  Recover from a hard day by working on your hobbies.

• Он не может выздоравливать, если не отдыхает должным образом.

  He can't recover if he doesn't rest properly.

Meaning 2: To regain something lost, such as data, property, or control

Translation(s) & Context:

• восстанавливать - Common in technical or formal contexts, like recovering files or rights.

Usage Examples:

• Специалист помогает восстанавливать удаленные файлы на компьютере.

  The specialist helps recover deleted files on the computer.

• Компания восстанавливает свои позиции на рынке после кризиса.

  The company is recovering its market position after the crisis.

• Восстанавливай пароль через электронную почту для доступа к аккаунту.

  Recover your password via email to access your account.

• Он восстанавливает утраченные документы из архива.

  He is recovering lost documents from the archive.

• Восстанавливай силы, чтобы продолжить работу.

  Recover your strength to continue working.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

These verbs are imperfective and follow standard Russian conjugation patterns for first-conjugation verbs. They are irregular in some aspects due to prefixes and reflexive forms. Below is a table for key inflections:

Note: These verbs do not change in gender or number in the infinitive form but conjugate fully in tenses. выздоравливать is less irregular than восстанавливать.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: поправляться (similar to выздоравливать, but more colloquial for health); восполнять (for recovering losses, with a nuance of replenishing)
• Antonyms: болеть (to be ill); разрушать (to destroy, opposite of recovering something)

Related Phrases:

• выздоравливать после болезни - Recovering after an illness (used in health contexts to describe post-recovery phases)
• восстанавливать силы - Recovering strength (common in fitness or daily life for regaining energy)
• восстанавливать данные - Recovering data (technical phrase for IT recovery processes)

Usage Notes:

While "recover" in English is versatile, Russian translations like восстанавливать are more formal and often used in professional or technical settings, whereas выздоравливать is informal and health-specific. Choose based on context: use reflexive forms like восстанавливаться for self-actions. Be mindful of aspect—imperfective forms show ongoing recovery. In spoken Russian, these verbs pair well with prepositions like "после" (after) for sequences.

• Avoid direct word-for-word translation; adapt to Russian grammar for natural flow.
• In formal writing, восстанавливать is preferred over выздоравливать for broader applications.

Common Errors:

English learners often misuse the reflexive particle, e.g., saying "восстанавливать" instead of "восстанавливаться" for self-recovery, which changes the meaning. Correct: Use "восстанавливаться" for reflexive actions. Error example: "Я восстанавливаю от болезни" (incorrect, as it implies actively recovering something for someone else). Correct example: "Я восстанавливаюсь от болезни" – This properly conveys personal recovery and avoids implying external action.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like выздоравливать carry a communal aspect, often linked to family care during illness. For instance, it's common to wish someone "скорого выздоровления" (get well soon), reflecting a cultural emphasis on collective support in health matters, influenced by historical community-oriented traditions.

Related Concepts:

• лечение (treatment)
• реабилитация (rehabilitation)
• восстановление (restoration)