Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'stimulant'

English Word: stimulant

Key Russian Translations:

• стимулятор (/stʲɪˈmʊlʲətər/) - [Formal, Used in medical or scientific contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in technical and everyday discussions about health and productivity)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of borrowed words and basic noun inflections)

Pronunciation (Russian):

стимулятор: /stʲɪˈmʊlʲətər/

Note on стимулятор: The stress falls on the third syllable ("mu"). Be mindful of the palatalized 't' sound, which is common in Russian loanwords.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A substance that increases activity or energy, often in a medical or physiological context.

Translation(s) & Context:

• стимулятор - Used in formal settings like medicine or psychology to describe drugs or agents that enhance alertness.

Usage Examples:

• Врачи прописывают стимулятор для борьбы с усталостью.

  Doctors prescribe a stimulant to combat fatigue.

• Кофеин действует как естественный стимулятор в повседневной жизни.

  Caffeine acts as a natural stimulant in everyday life.

• В спорте использование стимуляторов строго запрещено.

  The use of stimulants is strictly prohibited in sports.

• Этот стимулятор помогает улучшить концентрацию во время работы.

  This stimulant helps improve concentration during work.

• Многие люди полагаются на стимуляторы, чтобы преодолеть дневную сонливость.

  Many people rely on stimulants to overcome daytime drowsiness.

2. Something that encourages or provokes an action or response (metaphorical use).

Translation(s) & Context:

• стимулятор - Applied in motivational or economic contexts, e.g., financial incentives.

Usage Examples:

• Правительственные стимуляторы помогают экономическому росту.

  Government stimulants help economic growth.

• Музыка часто служит стимулятором творчества.

  Music often serves as a stimulant for creativity.

• Эти стимуляторы мотивируют сотрудников работать усерднее.

  These stimulants motivate employees to work harder.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Стимулятор" is a masculine noun (masc. 2nd declension in Russian). It follows standard noun inflection patterns for Russian, with changes based on case and number. Below is a table of its inflections:

Note: This word is a loanword and does not have irregular inflections.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • возбудитель (vozbuditel' - more general, often used for excitatory agents)
  • тонизирующее средство (toniziruyushchee sredstvo - tonic or invigorating substance; implies a milder effect)
• Antonyms:
  • успокоитель (uspokoitel' - sedative or calming agent)
  • ингибитор (inhibitor - inhibitor, used in scientific contexts)

Related Phrases:

• Кофе как стимулятор - Coffee as a stimulant (Common phrase for everyday energy boosters).
• Экономические стимуляторы - Economic stimulants (Refers to policies that encourage growth, often in business contexts).
• Натуральные стимуляторы - Natural stimulants (Used for herbal or organic alternatives in health discussions).

Usage Notes:

"Стимулятор" directly corresponds to the English "stimulant" in formal and technical contexts, such as medicine or psychology. It is typically used in neutral or formal language; avoid in casual conversations where more everyday terms might be preferred. When choosing between translations, opt for "стимулятор" for precise scientific accuracy, but note its inflections for correct grammatical agreement in sentences. For metaphorical uses, ensure the context is clear to avoid confusion with medical implications.

Common Errors:

• Confusing inflections: Learners often misuse the genitive case, saying "я взял стимулятор" instead of "я взял стимулятора" when indicating possession (e.g., "I took the stimulant's effect"). Correct usage: "я взял эффект стимулятора". This error stems from overlooking Russian case endings.

• Overgeneralizing: English speakers might treat "стимулятор" as unchangeable, leading to errors in plural forms like saying "стимулятор" for multiple items. Always use "стимуляторы" in plural contexts.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, stimulants like coffee or tea are integral to daily routines, symbolizing productivity and social interaction. However, due to historical anti-doping campaigns in sports, words like "стимулятор" carry a negative connotation in athletic contexts, reflecting broader societal emphasis on fair play and health regulations.

Related Concepts:

• возбудитель
• тонизирующее
• ингибитор