Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'recurrent'

English Word: recurrent

Key Russian Translations:

• повторяющийся [pɐv.tɐ.'rʲa.ju.ʂɨj.sjə] - [General use, Informal]
• рецидивный [rʲɪ.'tsɨ.dʲiv.nɨj] - [Medical context, Formal]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in everyday language and specialized fields like medicine, but not as frequent as basic vocabulary)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of adjective inflections and contextual usage. For 'повторяющийся', it's B2; for 'рецидивный', it's B2-C1 due to its technical nature)

Pronunciation (Russian):

повторяющийся: [pɐv.tɐ.'rʲa.ju.ʂɨj.sjə]

Note on повторяющийся: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rʲa'), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the soft 'r' sound; practice with native audio for accuracy.

рецидивный: [rʲɪ.'tsɨ.dʲiv.nɨj]

Note on рецидивный: The initial 'rʲ' is a palatalized 'r', often pronounced with a slight 'y' glide; common in scientific Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

General meaning: Occurring repeatedly or periodically

Translation(s) & Context:

• повторяющийся - Used in everyday contexts to describe events or patterns that happen regularly, such as habits or cycles.
• рецидивный - Applied in medical or technical contexts for conditions that return after treatment, like diseases.

Usage Examples:

• У него повторяющиеся проблемы с автомобилем, но он игнорирует их.

  He has recurrent problems with his car, but he ignores them. (Shows everyday usage in a casual sentence.)

• Повторяющийся шум от соседей не дает мне спать по ночам.

  The recurrent noise from the neighbors doesn't let me sleep at night. (Illustrates usage in a descriptive context with adjectives.)

• В её жизни повторяющиеся циклы удачи и неудачи создают интересный ритм.

  In her life, recurrent cycles of luck and misfortune create an interesting rhythm. (Demonstrates usage in a metaphorical or narrative context.)

• Рецидивный рак требует постоянного мониторинга у специалиста.

  Recurrent cancer requires ongoing monitoring by a specialist. (Medical context, highlighting technical application.)

• Этот рецидивный процесс в эксперименте подтверждает гипотезу учёных.

  This recurrent process in the experiment confirms the scientists' hypothesis. (Scientific usage, showing integration with other vocabulary.)

Secondary meaning: In medical contexts, referring to the return of a disease

Translation(s) & Context:

• рецидивный - Specifically used in healthcare to indicate relapse, often in formal or professional settings.

Usage Examples:

• Рецидивный грипп может быть опасным для пациентов с ослабленным иммунитетом.

  Recurrent flu can be dangerous for patients with weakened immunity. (Emphasizes medical implications.)

• После лечения рецидивный симптом вернулся, что удивило врачей.

  After treatment, the recurrent symptom returned, which surprised the doctors. (Shows usage in a narrative about health.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'повторяющийся' and 'рецидивный' are adjectives, which inflect based on gender, number, and case in Russian. Adjectives follow standard patterns with some irregularities.

For 'повторяющийся' (irregular due to its participial origin):

For 'рецидивный' (regular adjective):

These adjectives do not change in predicative positions but must agree with the noun they modify.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: регулярный (regular, with a sense of predictability), частый (frequent, emphasizing high occurrence)
• Antonyms: единичный (singular, one-time), разовый (one-off, non-repeating)

Note: 'Регулярный' is often used for scheduled events, while 'частый' implies density without regularity.

Related Phrases:

• повторяющийся цикл - recurring cycle (refers to a pattern that repeats in processes or life events)
• рецидивный эффект - recurrent effect (used in medicine or psychology for effects that reappear)
• повторяющиеся ошибки - recurrent mistakes (common in discussions of learning and improvement)

Usage Notes:

'Повторяющийся' is a more general translation for 'recurrent' in everyday English contexts, making it suitable for informal conversations, while 'рецидивный' aligns closely with technical or medical uses. Choose based on context: for non-specialized scenarios, opt for 'повторяющийся' to avoid sounding overly formal. Always ensure adjective agreement with the noun in gender, number, and case. In Russian, these words can imply a negative connotation if overused, such as suggesting persistence of problems.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using 'повторяющийся' in medical contexts without proper inflection, e.g., saying "рецидивный проблема" instead of "рецидивная проблема" for a feminine noun.
  Correct: "Рецидивная проблема" (The recurrent problem). Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree in gender; this error stems from English's lack of inflection.
• Mistake: Confusing 'повторяющийся' with 'повторный' (meaning 'repeated' as in a single repeat), leading to misuse like "повторяющийся раз" for a one-time event.
  Correct: Use 'повторный' for single repeats and 'повторяющийся' for ongoing patterns. Explanation: 'Повторяющийся' implies ongoing recurrence, not just one instance.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like 'повторяющийся' often appear in literature and proverbs to describe life's cycles, such as in folk tales where recurrent events symbolize fate or destiny. For 'рецидивный', it's tied to historical medical contexts in Russia, influenced by Soviet-era health campaigns that emphasized monitoring recurrent illnesses, reflecting a cultural emphasis on resilience and prevention.

Related Concepts:

• цикл
• рецидив
• регулярность