Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'schizophrenia'

English Word: schizophrenia

Key Russian Translations:

• шизофрения [ʂɨzɐfrʲenʲɪja] - [Medical term; Formal]

Frequency: Low (Specialized medical and psychological contexts; not common in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: Advanced (C1 level, as it involves medical terminology and requires understanding of psychological concepts; suitable for intermediate learners with health-related vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

шизофрения: [ʂɨzɐfrʲenʲɪja]

Note on шизофрения: The initial 'ш' sound is a voiceless postalveolar fricative, similar to the 'sh' in English "she". Stress falls on the third syllable, and the 'ф' is pronounced as 'f' in "fun". Be cautious with the palatalized 'рʲ' which adds a soft, y-like quality.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A long-term mental disorder characterized by abnormal behavior, distorted thinking, and a break from reality, often involving hallucinations or delusions.

Translation(s) & Context:

• шизофрения - Used in formal medical, psychological, or clinical settings to describe the specific disorder; avoid in casual conversations due to sensitivity.

Usage Examples:

• У него диагностирована шизофрения, и он проходит лечение в психиатрической клинике.

  He has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is undergoing treatment in a psychiatric clinic.

• Шизофрения может проявляться в виде галлюцинаций и паранойи, что требует профессиональной помощи.

  Schizophrenia can manifest as hallucinations and paranoia, requiring professional help.

• Врачи обсудили симптомы шизофрении на конференции, подчеркивая важность ранней диагностики.

  Doctors discussed the symptoms of schizophrenia at the conference, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis.

• Ее борьба с шизофренией вдохновила многих на разговоры о психическом здоровье.

  Her struggle with schizophrenia has inspired many to talk about mental health.

• Шизофрения часто путается с расстройствами личности, но это разные состояния.

  Schizophrenia is often confused with personality disorders, but they are different conditions.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Шизофрения" is a feminine noun of the first declension in Russian. It follows regular patterns for most cases but is invariant in the nominative plural due to its nature as an uncountable medical term in common usage. Below is a table of its declensions:

Note: As a medical term, it is often used in its base form without inflection in scientific writing.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • психическое расстройство (psychic disorder; more general term, used when not specifying schizophrenia)
  • шизофреническое расстройство (schizophrenic disorder; emphasizes the type)
• Antonyms:
  • нормальность (normality; refers to mental health stability)
  • психическое здоровье (mental health; in a positive context)

Related Phrases:

• Шизофренический приступ - A sudden episode of schizophrenia symptoms; used in emergency medical contexts.
• Лечение шизофрении - Treatment of schizophrenia; common in discussions about therapy and medication.
• Симптомы шизофрении - Symptoms of schizophrenia; often used in educational or diagnostic settings.

Usage Notes:

This term corresponds directly to the English "schizophrenia" in medical contexts, but it should be used with sensitivity due to the stigma surrounding mental health in Russian-speaking cultures. It is typically formal and restricted to professional discussions; avoid casual use. When choosing translations, "шизофрения" is the most precise, but "психическое расстройство" can be a broader synonym if specificity isn't required. Grammatically, it remains invariant in some plural forms, so pay attention to case agreements in sentences.

• In spoken Russian, pair it with verbs like "диагностировать" (to diagnose) or "лечить" (to treat) for natural flow.
• Contextual note: In formal writing, it's often preceded by adjectives like "хроническая" (chronic) to specify severity.

Common Errors:

One common error for English learners is confusing "шизофрения" with "раздвоение личности" (split personality), which is a misconception. Incorrect: "У него раздвоение личности, как в фильмах" (He has split personality, like in movies) – This perpetuates myths. Correct: "У него шизофрения, что включает психоз, а не множественные личности" (He has schizophrenia, which involves psychosis, not multiple personalities). Explanation: Schizophrenia does not mean having alternate personalities; that's a separate disorder. Another error is incorrect declension, e.g., using nominative in all cases – always match the case as per Russian grammar rules.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, mental health issues like schizophrenia have historically been stigmatized, often linked to Soviet-era practices where such conditions were misunderstood or hidden. Discussions around "шизофрения" can evoke sensitivity, as mental health awareness is growing but still faces taboos, similar to many societies. This term carries a connotation of needing institutional care, reflecting broader cultural attitudes toward vulnerability.

Related Concepts:

• психоз (psychosis)
• депрессия (depression)
• биполярное расстройство (bipolar disorder)