Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'transcendence'

English Word: transcendence

Key Russian Translations:

• трансцендентность [trɑn.sʲt͡sɛnˈdɛnt.nəsʲtʲ] - [Formal, Philosophical]
• преодоление [prʲɪ.ɐˈdo.lʲenʲɪ.jɛ] - [Formal, General usage, implying overcoming limits]

Frequency: Low (Primarily used in academic, philosophical, or religious contexts; not common in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: Advanced (C1-C2 level, as it involves abstract concepts and requires familiarity with Russian philosophical terminology; for 'трансцендентность', C2; for 'преодоление', C1 if used in broader contexts)

Pronunciation (Russian):

трансцендентность: [trɑn.sʲt͡sɛnˈdɛnt.nəsʲtʲ] (Stress on the fourth syllable; note the soft 'н' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers)

преодоление: [prʲɪ.ɐˈdo.lʲenʲɪ.jɛ] (Stress on the third syllable; the 'о' is pronounced as a short vowel)

Note on трансцендентность: This word is a loanword from Latin via German, so its pronunciation retains some foreign elements. Pay attention to the palatalized consonants, which are common in Russian but may feel unnatural to English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

The state of surpassing ordinary limits, often in a spiritual or philosophical sense

Translation(s) & Context:

• трансцендентность - Used in formal philosophical discussions, such as Kantian philosophy, to describe something beyond empirical experience.
• преодоление - Applied in broader contexts like personal growth or challenges, emphasizing the act of overcoming.

Usage Examples:

• В философии Канта трансцендентность разума позволяет постичь вещи вне опыта.

  In Kant's philosophy, the transcendence of reason allows one to comprehend things beyond experience.

• Духовная трансцендентность помогает человеку преодолеть повседневные трудности.

  Spiritual transcendence helps a person overcome everyday difficulties.

• Преодоление собственных границ – это форма трансцендентности в современной психологии.

  Overcoming one's own limits is a form of transcendence in modern psychology.

• Через медитацию достигается трансцендентность, где эго растворяется в бесконечном.

  Through meditation, transcendence is achieved, where the ego dissolves into the infinite.

• В искусстве преодоление традиций приводит к трансцендентности творчества.

  In art, overcoming traditions leads to the transcendence of creativity.

The act of going beyond physical or material boundaries

Translation(s) & Context:

• преодоление - Common in motivational or existential contexts, focusing on action rather than state.

Usage Examples:

• Преодоление страха – ключ к личной трансцендентности.

  Overcoming fear is the key to personal transcendence.

• В науке преодоление границ знания приводит к новым открытиям.

  In science, overcoming the boundaries of knowledge leads to new discoveries.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations are nouns. 'Трансцендентность' is a feminine noun ending in -ость, which follows standard first-declension patterns. 'Преодоление' is a neuter noun ending in -ение, also following first-declension rules. Russian nouns inflect for case, number, and gender.

These words do not have irregular inflections; they follow standard patterns for their endings. In plural, 'трансцендентности' becomes 'трансцендентности' (with case variations), but it is rarely used in plural due to its abstract nature.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • возвышение [vɐzˈvɨʂɛnʲɪ.jɛ] (elevation; often used for spiritual or moral surpassing, with a more poetic connotation)
  • превышение [prʲɪˈvɨʂɛnʲɪ.jɛ] (surpassing; implies exceeding limits in a measurable way)
• Antonyms:
  • ограниченность [ɐgraniˈt͡ʂɛn.nəsʲtʲ] (limitedness; highlights confinement or boundaries)
  • имманентность [i.mʲaˈnɛnt.nəsʲtʲ] (immanence; contrasts with transcendence by referring to something inherent and not beyond)

Related Phrases:

• Духовная трансцендентность – Spiritual transcendence (refers to going beyond the physical in religious contexts)
• Преодоление себя – Overcoming oneself (a common motivational phrase for personal growth)
• Трансцендентный опыт – Transcendent experience (used in psychology to describe profound, otherworldly events)

Usage Notes:

'Трансцендентность' directly corresponds to the English 'transcendence' in philosophical contexts, such as in discussions of Kant or existentialism, and should be used in formal writing or academic settings. 'Преодоление' is more versatile for everyday motivational language but doesn't fully capture the metaphysical depth. Always consider the context: use 'трансцендентность' for abstract, spiritual transcendence and 'преодоление' for actionable overcoming. Grammatically, these nouns require appropriate case agreement with prepositions (e.g., в трансцендентности for 'in transcendence'). English learners should avoid overusing these in casual speech, as they sound overly intellectual.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Confusing 'трансцендентность' with 'имманентность' and using it interchangeably. Incorrect: "Трансцендентность означает нечто внутри опыта." Correct: "Имманентность означает нечто внутри опыта." Explanation: 'Трансцендентность' refers to beyond, not within, so this swaps core meanings and misrepresents philosophical concepts.
• Mistake: Incorrect inflection, e.g., using nominative in all cases. Incorrect: "О преодоление" (should be genitive). Correct: "О преодолении". Explanation: Russian requires case agreement; failing this makes sentences grammatically incorrect and hard to understand.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'трансцендентность' is heavily influenced by 19th-20th century philosophy, such as in the works of Vladimir Solovyov or Russian Cosmism, where it represents a quest for spiritual unity with the universe. This reflects a broader Slavic tradition of seeking transcendence through literature and religion, differing from Western individualism by emphasizing collective or cosmic connections.

Related Concepts:

• имманентность
• экзистенциализм
• духовность