Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'reshape'

English Word: reshape

Key Russian Translations:

• переформировать /pʲɪrʲɪfɐrmʲɪrəvatʲ/ - [Formal, Used in contexts involving reorganization or structural change]
• изменить форму /ɪzˈmʲenʲɪtʲ ˈformʊ/ - [Informal, Plural forms possible, Used in everyday descriptions of physical objects]

Frequency: Medium (Common in professional and technical discussions, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate level; requires understanding of verb conjugations and formal language. For "изменить форму", also B2 due to noun-adjective agreements.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

переформировать: /pʲɪrʲɪfɐrmʲɪrəvatʲ/

изменить форму: /ɪzˈmʲenʲɪtʲ ˈformʊ/

Note on переформировать: The stress falls on the third syllable; be careful with the soft 'р' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers due to its palatalization.

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Meanings and Usage:

To change the shape or structure of something (e.g., physical or organizational).

Translation(s) & Context:

• переформировать - Used in formal or professional settings, such as restructuring a company or reforming a system.
• изменить форму - Applied in informal contexts, like altering the shape of an object in daily life.

Usage Examples:

• Мы решили переформировать компанию, чтобы повысить эффективность.

  We decided to reshape the company to improve efficiency.

• Дизайнер помог изменить форму вазы, сделав её более современной.

  The designer helped reshape the vase, making it more modern.

• В кризисные времена правительства часто переформируют экономику для стабильности.

  In times of crisis, governments often reshape the economy for stability.

• Художник использовал инструменты, чтобы изменить форму глиняной фигуры.

  The artist used tools to reshape the clay figure.

• Чтобы адаптироваться к изменениям, нам нужно переформировать нашу стратегию.

  To adapt to changes, we need to reshape our strategy.

To metaphorically alter or reform something abstract (e.g., ideas or habits).

Translation(s) & Context:

• переформировать - Common in metaphorical or abstract discussions, such as personal development.
• изменить форму - Less common in abstract contexts; used when emphasizing physical analogy.

Usage Examples:

• Терапевт помог переформировать мои привычки, чтобы улучшить здоровье.

  The therapist helped reshape my habits to improve my health.

• Книга вдохновила меня изменить форму своих мыслей о будущем.

  The book inspired me to reshape my thoughts about the future.

• Образование может переформировать общество, делая его более инклюзивным.

  Education can reshape society, making it more inclusive.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For "переформировать" (a verb), it follows the standard conjugation pattern for first-conjugation verbs in Russian. It is irregular in some aspects due to prefixes.

For "изменить форму" (verb + noun phrase), "изменить" conjugates as above, while "форму" (accusative form of "форма", a feminine noun) inflects by case and number: Nominative: форма; Genitive: формы; Dative: форме; etc. It is invariant in gender but changes with number.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: реформировать (to reform, similar but more focused on systems), преобразовать (to transform, with a broader scope)
• Antonyms: оставить как есть (to leave as is, literal and common in informal speech), стабилизировать (to stabilize, implying no change)

Related Phrases:

• переформировать структуру - To reshape the structure (e.g., of an organization; used in business contexts).
• изменить форму жизни - To reshape one's way of life (often in personal development or philosophical discussions).
• переформировать подход - To reshape an approach (common in problem-solving scenarios).

Usage Notes:

"Переформировать" is a more formal equivalent to "reshape" in English, often used in professional or institutional contexts, while "изменить форму" is versatile for everyday use. Choose "переформировать" for abstract or large-scale changes to align with Russian's preference for precise verb forms. Be mindful of grammatical gender and case agreements, as Russian requires nouns like "форму" to inflect correctly. In informal speech, Russians might opt for simpler phrases to avoid overly complex verbs.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "переформировать" in informal settings without conjugation, e.g., saying "Я переформировать" instead of "Я переформировываю". Correct: Always conjugate based on tense and subject. Explanation: Russian verbs must agree with the subject; this mistake stems from English's simpler verb system.
• Error: Confusing with "реформировать", leading to misuse in physical contexts, e.g., "Я реформировал вазу" (incorrect for reshaping an object). Correct: Use "изменить форму" for physical items. Explanation: "Реформировать" implies systemic change, not literal shaping.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like "переформировать" often carry connotations of historical reforms, such as those during the Soviet era or modern economic shifts. This reflects Russia's emphasis on adaptability in the face of political and social changes, making the word not just about physical reshaping but also symbolic of national resilience.

Related Concepts:

• трансформировать
• адаптировать
• реорганизовать