Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'thermostat'

English Word: thermostat

Key Russian Translations:

• термостат [tʲɪrmɐˈstat] - [Formal, Technical]

Frequency: Medium (Common in technical and household contexts, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with borrowed words and basic technical vocabulary, based on CEFR standards)

Pronunciation (Russian):

термостат: [tʲɪrmɐˈstat]

Note on термостат: The stress is on the third syllable ("stat"), and the initial "т" is palatalized, which is common in Russian for words starting with "т" followed by a vowel. Pronunciation may vary slightly by region.

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Meanings and Usage:

The device that automatically regulates temperature (e.g., in heating or cooling systems).

Translation(s) & Context:

• термостат - Used in technical, engineering, or everyday household contexts when referring to a temperature control device.

Usage Examples:

• В доме установлен термостат для регулировки отопления.

  A thermostat is installed in the house to regulate heating. (Demonstrates basic nominative use in a descriptive sentence.)

• Если термостат сломан, температура в комнате не будет стабильной.

  If the thermostat is broken, the temperature in the room won't be stable. (Shows use in a conditional statement.)

• Современные термостаты позволяют устанавливать расписание на неделю.

  Modern thermostats allow setting a schedule for the week. (Illustrates use with adjectives and future-oriented contexts.)

• Техник проверил термостат в автомобиле во время обслуживания.

  The technician checked the thermostat in the car during maintenance. (Applies to automotive contexts, showing versatility.)

• Купленный термостат имеет цифровой дисплей и датчик движения.

  The purchased thermostat has a digital display and a motion sensor. (Demonstrates use in product descriptions.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Термостат" is a masculine noun (мужской род) borrowed from English/Greek roots, belonging to the second declension group. It follows regular patterns for most Russian nouns but has no irregularities. Below is a table of its inflections:

Note: As a technical term, it is often used in singular form; plural is less common but follows standard patterns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • терморегулятор (more general term for temperature regulator; often used interchangeably but implies broader functionality)
  • темпостат (less common, specific to certain systems like automotive)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable, as this is a specific device term. (Antonyms might include unrelated concepts like "охлаждение" for cooling, but not precise opposites.)

Related Phrases:

• настроить термостат - To set or adjust the thermostat (Used in instructions for controlling temperature settings).
• автоматический термостат - Automatic thermostat (Refers to devices with automated features).
• термостат для отопления - Thermostat for heating (Specific to heating systems, highlighting contextual usage).

Usage Notes:

"Термостат" directly corresponds to the English "thermostat" and is commonly used in formal or technical contexts, such as engineering, home appliances, or automotive discussions. It is a borrowed word, so it retains its original form with minimal adaptation. When choosing between synonyms like "терморегулятор," opt for "термостат" if the context specifically involves a self-regulating device. Be mindful of case endings in Russian sentences; for example, use the genitive case in phrases like "проблемы с термостатом" (problems with the thermostat). This word is neutral in terms of register but may sound more technical than everyday.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "термостат" with "термометр" (thermometer), which measures temperature but doesn't regulate it.

  Correct: Используйте "термостат" для устройств, регулирующих температуру, например: "Установите термостат на 22 градуса."

  Explanation: "Термометр" is for measurement only, while "термостат" implies control, leading to misuse in technical descriptions.

• Error: Incorrect inflection, e.g., using "термостат" in the wrong case, like "в термостат" instead of "в термостате" (in the thermostat).

  Correct: Правильно: "Проверьте настройки в термостате."

  Explanation: Russian requires proper case agreement; prepositional phrases need the prepositional case to avoid grammatical errors.

Cultural Notes:

"Термостат" is a modern borrowed term without significant cultural or historical connotations in Russian. However, it reflects Russia's adoption of Western technology, especially in urban and industrial settings post-Soviet era, where energy efficiency and home automation have become more prominent.

Related Concepts:

• кондиционер (air conditioner)
• отопление (heating)
• терморегуляция (temperature regulation)