Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'transmitter'

English Word: transmitter

Key Russian Translations:

• передатчик [pʲɪrʲɪˈdatʲʃʲik] - [Formal, Technical]
• трансмиттер [trænsˈmɪtər] - [Informal, Borrowed from English, Used in modern tech contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in technical and scientific discussions, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of technical vocabulary and basic Russian noun declensions. For 'трансмиттер', it may be easier for A2 learners due to its borrowed nature.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

передатчик: [pʲɪrʲɪˈdatʲʃʲik]

трансмиттер: [trænsˈmɪtər] (Note that this is often pronounced with a more anglicized influence in informal settings.)

Note on передатчик: The stress falls on the third syllable ('dat'), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the soft 't' sound represented by 'тʲ'. Pay attention to the palatalization.

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Meanings and Usage:

A device that transmits signals (e.g., in radio, electronics, or communication systems)

Translation(s) & Context:

• передатчик - Used in formal technical contexts, such as engineering or telecommunications, to refer to a signal-sending device.
• трансмиттер - Applied in informal or modern contexts, like digital gadgets or IT, often as a direct loanword.

Usage Examples:

• Русский пример: "Радио передатчик отправляет сигнал на спутник."

  English translation: "The radio transmitter sends a signal to the satellite." (This example shows the word in a technical, singular context.)

• Русский пример: "В смартфоне встроен Bluetooth трансмиттер для беспроводной связи."

  English translation: "The smartphone has a built-in Bluetooth transmitter for wireless connectivity." (Illustrates informal usage in everyday technology.)

• Русский пример: "Инженеры настроили передатчик, чтобы избежать помех в эфире."

  English translation: "The engineers adjusted the transmitter to avoid interference on air." (Demonstrates usage in a problem-solving scenario.)

• Русский пример: "Сломанный трансмиттер в автомобиле вызвал проблемы с навигацией."

  English translation: "The broken transmitter in the car caused issues with navigation." (Shows the word in a faulty equipment context.)

• Русский пример: "Передатчик сигнала в телестудии работает в круглосуточном режиме."

  English translation: "The signal transmitter in the TV studio operates around the clock." (Highlights continuous operation in a professional setting.)

A metaphorical or broader sense (e.g., a person or thing that transmits ideas, diseases, or information)

Translation(s) & Context:

• передатчик - Less common, but used metaphorically in scientific or social contexts, such as in epidemiology.

Usage Examples:

• Русский пример: "Врач объяснил, что больной является передатчиком вируса."

  English translation: "The doctor explained that the patient is a transmitter of the virus." (This shows metaphorical usage in health contexts.)

• Русский пример: "Книга выступает как передатчик культурных традиций."

  English translation: "The book acts as a transmitter of cultural traditions." (Illustrates abstract, non-technical usage.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'передатчик' is a masculine noun (3rd declension) and follows standard Russian noun patterns. It inflects based on case and number. 'трансмиттер' is often treated as an indeclinable borrowed word in informal use.

For 'трансмиттер', it remains unchanged in most cases: e.g., Nominative: трансмиттер; Genitive: трансмиттера (if declined, but often not).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • излучатель (emitter; similar but more specific to radiation)
  • отправитель (sender; used in broader communication contexts)
• Antonyms:
  • приёмник (receiver; directly opposite in signal flow)
  • получатель (recipient; for metaphorical uses)

Related Phrases:

• радио передатчик - A radio transmitter; commonly used in broadcasting contexts.
• сигнальный передатчик - Signal transmitter; refers to devices in alarm or navigation systems.
• Bluetooth трансмиттер - Bluetooth transmitter; modern phrase for wireless tech gadgets.

Usage Notes:

'передатчик' is the most precise and formal translation for 'transmitter' in technical fields like electronics, while 'трансмиттер' is better for casual or international contexts. English speakers should note that Russian nouns require case agreement, so 'передатчик' changes form based on its role in the sentence (e.g., use genitive for possession). In metaphorical uses, like transmitting ideas, 'передатчик' can sound more literal, so context is key. Choose 'трансмиттер' for borrowed terms to maintain a modern feel, but it may not inflect.

• Always consider the domain: technical vs. everyday.
• In formal writing, prefer 'передатчик' for accuracy.

Common Errors:

English learners often confuse 'передатчик' with 'приёмник' (receiver), leading to sentences like "Я купил передатчик для прослушивания радио" (incorrect, as it should be 'приёмник'). Correct usage: "Я купил приёмник для прослушивания радио." Explanation: 'передатчик' sends signals, not receives them. Another error is failing to decline the noun, e.g., saying "в передатчик" instead of "в передатчике" for prepositional case.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like 'передатчик' are prominent in the history of Soviet-era technology and space exploration, such as in the development of radio transmitters for Sputnik. This reflects Russia's emphasis on engineering and innovation, where such devices symbolize communication breakthroughs during the Cold War.

Related Concepts:

• антенна (antenna)
• сигнал (signal)
• приёмник (receiver)