Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'redesign'

English Word: redesign

Key Russian Translations:

• переделать /pʲɪrʲɪdʲɪˈlatʲ/ - [Informal, commonly used in everyday contexts]
• переоснастить /pʲɪrʲɪɐsˈnastʲitʲ/ - [Formal, technical; often in professional or engineering settings]

Frequency: Medium (This word and its variants appear regularly in modern Russian conversations, literature, and media, especially in design and technology fields.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, based on CEFR; requires basic understanding of Russian verbs and conjugations. For 'переоснастить', it may lean towards B2 due to its technical nature.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

переделать: /pʲɪrʲɪdʲɪˈlatʲ/

Note on переделать: The stress falls on the third syllable ('latʲ'). Be mindful of the palatalized 'r' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers. Common variations in fast speech may soften the initial 'pʲ'.

переоснастить: /pʲɪrʲɪɐsˈnastʲitʲ/

Note on переоснастить: This word has a more complex consonant cluster; focus on the 'ɐ' sound, which is similar to the 'a' in 'about'. Pronounce it deliberately in formal contexts.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: To design something again, often to improve or update it (e.g., in product design or architecture).

Translation(s) & Context:

• переделать - Used in informal or creative contexts, such as redesigning a room or a website; implies a hands-on, practical change.
• переоснастить - Applied in formal or technical contexts, like redesigning machinery or systems; suggests a more systematic overhaul.

Usage Examples:

• Мы решили переделать дизайн нашего логотипа, чтобы он выглядел современнее.

  We decided to redesign our logo to make it look more modern.

• Компания переоснастила производственный цех для повышения эффективности.

  The company redesigned the production workshop to improve efficiency.

• После отзывов от клиентов, дизайнеры переделали приложение для лучшей usability.

  After client feedback, the designers redesigned the app for better usability.

• Инженеры переоснастили систему, чтобы она соответствовала новым стандартам безопасности.

  The engineers redesigned the system to meet new safety standards.

• В свободное время я переделал дизайн своей комнаты, добавив больше света.

  In my free time, I redesigned my room by adding more light.

Meaning 2: The process or result of changing a design (as a noun, though 'redesign' is primarily a verb in English).

Translation(s) & Context:

• переделка - Informal noun form, used for everyday redesigns like home improvements.
• переоснащение - Formal noun form, common in technical or industrial contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Переделка дизайна сайта заняла всего неделю.

  The redesign of the website took only a week.

• Переоснащение завода позволило увеличить производство на 20%.

  The redesign of the factory allowed production to increase by 20%.

• Эта переделка дизайна интерьера преобразила всю квартиру.

  This redesign of the interior transformed the entire apartment.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'переделать' and 'переоснастить' are verbs, following Russian imperfective aspect patterns. They are irregular in some conjugations due to prefixed forms. Below is a table for key inflections:

Note: These verbs do not change in gender or number in the infinitive form but conjugate based on tense, person, and number. Nouns like 'переделка' (feminine) follow standard first-declension patterns and inflect for case (e.g., родительный: переделки).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • изменить (to change) - More general, often interchangeable in casual contexts.
  • переработать (to rework) - Similar to переделать but implies more extensive modification.
  • модернизировать (to modernize) - Used when redesign involves updating to contemporary standards.
• Antonyms:
  • оставить (to leave as is) - Implies no change at all.
  • уничтожить (to destroy) - Extreme opposite, suggesting complete removal rather than redesign.

Related Phrases:

• переделать под ключ - A full redesign from start to finish; literally "to redesign under key," meaning a complete overhaul with all details covered.
• переоснащение производства - Redesign of production; used in industrial contexts to refer to modernizing manufacturing processes.
• дизайн переработки - Design for redesign; a phrase in creative fields for iterative design processes.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, 'переделать' is the more straightforward equivalent to the English 'redesign' in casual speech, while 'переоснастить' is reserved for technical or formal scenarios. English speakers should note that Russian verbs often require aspect consideration—use imperfective for ongoing actions. When choosing between translations, opt for 'переделать' in everyday contexts and 'переоснастить' for professional ones. Be aware of grammatical gender and case agreements in sentences.

• Contextual tip: In design industries, these words pair well with nouns like 'дизайн' (design), but always conjugate verbs to match the subject.
• Grammar note: Unlike English, Russian verbs change based on tense and aspect, so 'redesign' might need perfective forms like 'переделать' vs. 'переделывать' for continuous actions.

Common Errors:

English learners often misuse aspect: for example, using 'переделать' when a perfective form is needed, such as saying "Я переделываю дом" (incorrect for a completed action) instead of "Я переделал дом." Correct usage: The first implies ongoing redesign, while the second indicates it's finished. Another error is confusing 'переделать' with 'переработать'; the latter emphasizes reworking content, not design. Always check the context to avoid this mix-up, as it can change the sentence's meaning entirely.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, redesign (e.g., 'переделка') often reflects the value placed on practicality and adaptation, stemming from historical contexts like Soviet-era resourcefulness. For instance, in urban settings, people frequently redesign living spaces due to limited resources, symbolizing resilience and innovation in daily life.

Related Concepts:

• модернизация
• инновация
• переработка