Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'stabilization'

English Word: stabilization

Key Russian Translations:

• стабилизация /stəbʲɪlʲɪˈzaʦɨjə/ - [Formal]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in technical, economic, and scientific contexts, but not in everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of derived words and nominal forms in Russian)

Pronunciation (Russian):

стабилизация: /stəbʲɪlʲɪˈzaʦɨjə/

Note on стабилизация: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("za"), and the "л" is palatalized, which is common in Russian loanwords. Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. The process of making something stable, especially in economic, political, or scientific contexts.

Translation(s) & Context:

• стабилизация - Used in formal discussions about economic policies or scientific processes, such as market stabilization.

Usage Examples:

• Экономическая стабилизация страны была достигнута благодаря реформам.

  The economic stabilization of the country was achieved through reforms.

• В лаборатории мы изучаем стабилизацию химических соединений.

  In the laboratory, we study the stabilization of chemical compounds.

• Политическая стабилизация региона требует международного вмешательства.

  The political stabilization of the region requires international intervention.

• Стабилизация валюты помогла предотвратить инфляцию.

  The stabilization of the currency helped prevent inflation.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Стабилизация" is a feminine noun (feminine gender, as indicated by its ending). It follows the standard first declension pattern for Russian nouns. Below is a table of its inflections:

Note: This word does not have irregular inflections, making it straightforward for learners once basic declension rules are understood.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • стабильность (stability, but more about the state rather than the process)
  • укрепление (strengthening, often used in contexts like economic reinforcement)
• Antonyms:
  • дестабилизация (destabilization)
  • хаос (chaos, in broader contexts)

Related Phrases:

• экономическая стабилизация - Economic stabilization; refers to policies aimed at steadying an economy.
• политическая стабилизация - Political stabilization; used for efforts to maintain governmental stability.
• стабилизация цен - Price stabilization; common in discussions of market controls.

Usage Notes:

"Стабилизация" directly corresponds to the English "stabilization" as a process noun, often derived from verbs like "стабилизировать" (to stabilize). It is typically used in formal or technical language, such as in economics, politics, or science. When choosing between synonyms, opt for "стабилизация" when emphasizing the active process, whereas "стабильность" focuses on the resulting state. Be mindful of Russian case requirements; for example, in prepositional phrases, it changes to "о стабилизации" (about stabilization).

Common Errors:

• Confusing it with "стабильность": Learners might use "стабильность" when "стабилизация" is needed for processes. Incorrect: "Мы нуждаемся в стабильность." Correct: "Мы нуждаемся в стабилизации." Explanation: "Стабильность" is a state, not a process.

• Incorrect inflection: Forgetting to change cases, e.g., saying "Я вижу стабилизация" instead of "Я вижу стабилизацию" in accusative case. Explanation: Always adjust for the sentence structure to avoid grammatical errors.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and media, "стабилизация" often appears in discussions of post-Soviet economic reforms, such as those in the 1990s and 2000s, reflecting Russia's efforts to stabilize its economy after the USSR's dissolution. This term carries connotations of recovery and resilience in the face of historical instability.

Related Concepts:

• стабильность
• реформы
• экономика