Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'tablet'

English Word: tablet

Key Russian Translations:

• таблетка [tɐˈblʲetkə] - [Informal, Common in medical contexts]
• планшет [ˈplanʂɨt] - [Formal, Used for electronic devices]

Frequency: High (таблетка is very common in everyday health discussions; планшет is medium in tech contexts)

Difficulty: A1 for таблетка (Beginner level, as it's a basic noun); B1 for планшет (Intermediate, due to tech-specific vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

таблетка: [tɐˈblʲetkə]

планшет: [ˈplanʂɨt]

Note on таблетка: The stress is on the second syllable; be careful with the soft 'л' sound, which is a common challenge for English speakers.

Note on планшет: The 'ш' is pronounced as a voiceless postalveolar fricative, similar to 'sh' in 'she', but ensure it's not aspirated.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A small rounded mass of medicine (e.g., pill).

Translation(s) & Context:

• таблетка - Used in informal and formal medical contexts, such as describing over-the-counter drugs or prescriptions.

Usage Examples:

• Я принял таблетку перед сном, чтобы облегчить боль.

  I took a tablet before bed to relieve the pain.

• В аптеке продают разные таблетки от простуды.

  In the pharmacy, they sell various tablets for the common cold.

• Доктор прописал мне таблетку два раза в день.

  The doctor prescribed me a tablet twice a day.

• Эта таблетка имеет сладкий вкус, чтобы дети могли её легко проглотить.

  This tablet has a sweet taste so that children can swallow it easily.

• Не забывайте принимать таблетку с едой, как указано.

  Don't forget to take the tablet with food, as instructed.

2. A flat, portable computing device (e.g., tablet computer).

Translation(s) & Context:

• планшет - Used in modern, tech-related contexts, such as discussions about gadgets or digital tools.

Usage Examples:

• Мой планшет заряжается быстро, и я использую его для чтения книг.

  My tablet charges quickly, and I use it for reading books.

• В офисе все используют планшеты для презентаций.

  In the office, everyone uses tablets for presentations.

• Этот планшет имеет большой экран и мощный процессор.

  This tablet has a large screen and a powerful processor.

• Дети играют в игры на планшете во время поездок.

  Children play games on the tablet during trips.

• Я предпочитаю планшет для просмотра фильмов, а не смартфон.

  I prefer a tablet for watching movies rather than a smartphone.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

таблетка is a feminine noun (3rd declension). It follows standard Russian noun inflections:

планшет is a masculine inanimate noun (2nd declension) with regular inflections:

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • пилюля (pilyulya) - Similar to таблетка, but often implies a smaller pill; used interchangeably in casual speech.
  • таблет (tablet) - A less common variant, borrowed directly, for планшет in tech slang.
• Antonyms:
  • жидкость (zhidkost') - Liquid form of medicine, contrasting with solid таблетка.
  • ноутбук (notbuk) - Laptop, as an alternative to планшет for computing devices.

Related Phrases:

• Принимать таблетку - To take a tablet; used in health routines.
• Таблетка от головной боли - Tablet for headache; a common phrase in pharmacies.
• Зарядить планшет - To charge the tablet; essential in daily tech usage.
• Планшет с сенсорным экраном - Tablet with a touchscreen; describes features of modern devices.

Usage Notes:

"Tablet" in English can translate to "таблетка" for medical items or "планшет" for devices. Choose based on context: use "таблетка" in health-related conversations to match everyday Russian speech, which often emphasizes feminine noun agreements. For "планшет", it's a direct borrowing and fits formal or tech discussions. Be mindful of case endings in sentences, as Russian requires agreement with other words. If the English word is ambiguous, clarify the context to avoid confusion between health and technology domains.

Common Errors:

• English speakers often misuse case endings, e.g., saying "Я взял таблетка" instead of "Я взял таблетку" (correct accusative form). Explanation: Russian nouns change based on grammatical role; always use the accusative for direct objects.
• Confusing "таблетка" with "планшет" in context, e.g., translating "I need a tablet for my headache" as "Мне нужен планшет" (wrong) instead of "Мне нужна таблетка". Correct: Match the English meaning precisely to avoid mix-ups between medicine and electronics.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "таблетка" is commonly associated with self-medication practices, reflecting a cultural norm of using over-the-counter remedies for minor ailments without immediate doctor consultation. For "планшет", it symbolizes modern technology adoption, often linked to educational tools in schools, highlighting Russia's emphasis on digital integration in daily life.

Related Concepts:

• лекарство (medicine)
• смартфон (smartphone)
• аптека (pharmacy)
• гаджет (gadget)