Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'trance'

English Word: trance

Key Russian Translations:

• транс [træns] - [Informal, Used in contexts like music or psychology]

Frequency: Medium (Common in modern Russian, especially in artistic or psychological discussions, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with loanwords and basic noun inflections, suitable for learners with some exposure to Russian culture)

Pronunciation (Russian):

транс: [træns] (The 't' is aspirated, similar to English, but the vowel is more open; stress on the first syllable)

Note on транс: This is a loanword from English, so pronunciation may vary slightly by region in Russia. In formal settings, it's pronounced more precisely as [trɑns].

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A state of altered consciousness or hypnosis (e.g., in psychology)

Translation(s) & Context:

• транс - Used in formal or semi-formal contexts, such as psychological discussions or therapy sessions.

Usage Examples:

• Он впал в транс во время медитации. (He fell into a trance during meditation.)

  English Translation: He fell into a trance during meditation.

• Психолог помог пациенту выйти из транса. (The psychologist helped the patient come out of the trance.)

  English Translation: The psychologist helped the patient come out of the trance.

• В трансе человек может видеть видения. (In a trance, a person can see visions.)

  English Translation: In a trance, a person can see visions.

• Она достигла транса через глубокое дыхание. (She achieved a trance through deep breathing.)

  English Translation: She achieved a trance through deep breathing.

Meaning 2: A genre of electronic music (e.g., in cultural or entertainment contexts)

Translation(s) & Context:

• транс - Informal, often in youth culture, music festivals, or online discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Этот диджей играет транс на фестивале. (This DJ is playing trance at the festival.)

  English Translation: This DJ is playing trance at the festival.

• Транс-музыка популярна среди молодых людей. (Trance music is popular among young people.)

  English Translation: Trance music is popular among young people.

• Я люблю слушать транс для расслабления. (I love listening to trance for relaxation.)

  English Translation: I love listening to trance for relaxation.

• В этом клубе часто звучит транс. (Trance is often played in this club.)

  English Translation: Trance is often played in this club.

• Транс-эволюция повлияла на современную электронную музыку. (The evolution of trance has influenced modern electronic music.)

  English Translation: The evolution of trance has influenced modern electronic music.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

транс is a masculine noun (from English loanword) and follows standard Russian noun inflections for masculine nouns ending in a consonant. It is indeclinable in most cases due to its foreign origin, but can show some variations in specific contexts.

Note: As a loanword, it may remain unchanged in informal usage.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • трансовое состояние (trance-like state; more descriptive for psychological contexts)
  • гипноз (hypnosis; specifically for hypnotic trance)
• Antonyms:
  • бодрствование (wakefulness; opposite of a trance state)
  • реальность (reality; contrasting with altered states)

Related Phrases:

• Впасть в транс - To fall into a trance; used in psychological or meditative contexts.
• Транс-музыка - Trance music; common in entertainment discussions.
• Глубокий транс - Deep trance; implies a profound state of hypnosis.

Usage Notes:

транс is a direct borrowing from English, so it aligns closely with the English "trance" in both psychological and musical meanings. Use it in informal or specialized contexts; in formal Russian, opt for more native equivalents like "гипноз" for hypnosis. Be mindful of gender agreement in sentences, as it's a masculine noun. When choosing between translations, select based on context: "транс" for modern or cultural uses, and avoid it in highly formal academic writing where purer Russian terms are preferred.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using "транс" without proper case inflection, e.g., saying "в транс" instead of "в трансе" in prepositional case.
  Correct: в трансе (in a trance). Explanation: Russian requires case agreement, so learners must adjust for grammar.
• Mistake: Confusing "транс" with "транс" in other meanings, like "trans" as in transgender (трансгендер).
  Correct: Specify context, e.g., "музыкальный транс" for music. Explanation: Homophones can lead to misunderstandings, so provide additional descriptors.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "транс" in the musical sense is associated with the electronic music scene that boomed in the 1990s and 2000s, influenced by Western trends. Psychologically, it ties into spiritual practices like those in Siberian shamanism, where trance states are used for healing or divination, reflecting Russia's diverse cultural heritage.

Related Concepts:

• гипноз (hypnosis)
• медитация (meditation)
• электронная музыка (electronic music)