Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'regulator'

English Word: regulator

Key Russian Translations:

• регулятор [rʲɪɡʊˈlatər] - [Formal, commonly used for mechanical or electronic devices]
• регулирующий орган [rʲɪɡʊlʲɪˈruʊʂɨj ɐˈrɐn] - [Formal, used in administrative or legal contexts for regulatory bodies]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in technical, scientific, and bureaucratic discussions, but not everyday casual speech)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires basic understanding of Russian noun declensions and formal vocabulary; for 'регулятор', it's straightforward, but 'регулирующий орган' may need more advanced phrase construction)

Pronunciation (Russian):

регулятор: [rʲɪɡʊˈlatər]

регулирующий орган: [rʲɪɡʊlʲɪˈruʊʂɨj ɐˈrɐn]

Note on регулятор: The stress falls on the third syllable ('la-'), which is a common point of difficulty for English speakers due to Russian's mobile stress patterns. Pronunciation can vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

As a device that controls or maintains a set value (e.g., in engineering)

Translation(s) & Context:

• регулятор - Used in technical contexts for devices like thermostats or voltage regulators; formal and precise in scientific writing.

Usage Examples:

• В автомобиле установлен термостатический регулятор для поддержания оптимальной температуры двигателя.

  In the car, a thermostatic regulator is installed to maintain the engine's optimal temperature.

• Этот регулятор позволяет точно контролировать уровень влажности в помещении.

  This regulator allows for precise control of the humidity level in the room.

• Инженеры проверили регулятор системы охлаждения перед запуском завода.

  The engineers checked the cooling system regulator before starting the plant.

• Без надёжного регулятора оборудование может перегреться и выйти из строя.

  Without a reliable regulator, the equipment can overheat and break down.

As a regulatory authority or body (e.g., in government or finance)

Translation(s) & Context:

• регулирующий орган - Applied in legal, administrative, or financial contexts; implies an official entity with oversight powers.

Usage Examples:

• Финансовый регулирующий орган ввёл новые правила для банковской системы.

  The financial regulatory body introduced new rules for the banking system.

• В России регулирующий орган по энергетике контролирует цены на электричество.

  In Russia, the energy regulatory body controls electricity prices.

• Этот регулирующий орган обеспечивает соблюдение экологических стандартов в промышленности.

  This regulatory body ensures compliance with environmental standards in industry.

• Международные регулирующие органы сотрудничают для борьбы с отмыванием денег.

  International regulatory bodies collaborate to combat money laundering.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations involve nouns. 'Регулятор' is a masculine noun (from Latin via French), and it follows standard Russian declension patterns. 'Регулирующий орган' is a phrase where 'орган' is masculine and 'регулирующий' is an adjective that agrees with it.

For 'регулятор' (noun, masculine, 2nd declension):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	регулятор	регуляторы
Genitive	регулятора	регуляторов
Dative	регулятору	регуляторам
Accusative	регулятор	регуляторы
Instrumental	регулятором	регуляторами
Prepositional	регуляторе	регуляторах

For 'регулирующий орган', the adjective 'регулирующий' changes to agree: e.g., регулирующего органа (genitive). It is not irregular but follows standard adjective-noun agreement rules.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • контроллер (controller; similar to 'регулятор' in technical contexts, but often implies digital control)
  • стабилизатор (stabilizer; used when emphasizing maintenance of stability)
• Antonyms:
  • дизрегулятор (dysregulator; rare, used in medical contexts to mean something that causes instability)

Related Phrases:

• Термостатический регулятор - A thermostatic regulator; used in heating systems to maintain temperature.
• Финансовый регулирующий орган - Financial regulatory body; refers to entities like central banks overseeing markets.
• Автоматический регулятор - Automatic regulator; common in automated systems for efficiency.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, 'регулятор' directly corresponds to the English 'regulator' in technical contexts, but always consider the specific field—e.g., engineering vs. law. 'Регулирующий орган' is more formal and bureaucratic, often used in official documents. English speakers should note that Russian nouns decline, so use the correct case based on sentence structure (e.g., genitive after prepositions like 'без'). When choosing between translations, opt for 'регулятор' for devices and 'регулирующий орган' for institutions to ensure precision and avoid ambiguity.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using 'регулятор' in a legal context without specifying, which might confuse it with a device. Correct: Use 'регулирующий орган' for authorities. Example of error: *Финансовый регулятор* (incorrect mix); Correct: Финансовый регулирующий орган. Explanation: Russian prefers full phrases for clarity in formal settings.
• Mistake: Forgetting declension, e.g., saying *Я вижу регулятор* in a sentence requiring genitive. Correct: Я вижу регулятора (if it's accusative). Explanation: This is a common issue for beginners due to English's lack of cases.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and bureaucracy, terms like 'регулирующий орган' often evoke the extensive regulatory framework inherited from the Soviet era, where state control was prominent. For instance, in modern Russia, such bodies play a significant role in industries like energy and finance, reflecting a historical emphasis on centralized oversight that differs from more decentralized systems in English-speaking countries.

Related Concepts:

• контроль
• надзор
• стабилизация