Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'traumatic'

English Word: traumatic

Key Russian Translations:

• травматический [trəvməˈtʲit͡ɕɪskʲɪj] - [Formal, Medical Contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Commonly used in medical, psychological, and everyday discussions of injury or emotional distress, but not as frequent in casual conversation).

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with Russian adjective declensions and medical vocabulary; suitable for learners with a solid intermediate grasp of Russian grammar and lexicon).

Pronunciation (Russian):

травматический: [trəvməˈtʲit͡ɕɪskʲɪj]

Note on травматический: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("tʲit͡ɕɪskʲɪj"), which can be challenging for English speakers due to the palatalized 't' sound. Pronounce it with a soft 't' as in "tube" in English.

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Meanings and Usage:

Relating to or causing physical or emotional trauma

Translation(s) & Context:

• травматический - Used in formal contexts such as medicine, psychology, or describing events that cause injury or distress (e.g., in reports of accidents or therapy sessions).

Usage Examples:

• Он пережил травматический инцидент в детстве, который повлиял на всю его жизнь.

  He experienced a traumatic incident in childhood that affected his entire life.

• Травматический шок может возникать после серьёзных аварий.

  Traumatic shock can occur after serious accidents.

• Война оставила травматический след в умах выживших.

  War left a traumatic mark on the minds of survivors.

• Терапевт помогает пациентам справляться с травматическими воспоминаниями.

  The therapist helps patients deal with traumatic memories.

• Травматический опыт иногда приводит к посттравматическому стрессовому расстройству.

  A traumatic experience can sometimes lead to post-traumatic stress disorder.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Травматический" is an adjective in Russian, which means it declines based on gender, number, and case. It follows the standard pattern for first-declension adjectives. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: This adjective does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward for learners once basic declension rules are understood.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • травмирующий (travmiruyushchiy) - Similar but often implies a more active process of causing harm; used in psychological contexts.
  • шоковый (shokovyy) - Focuses on shock-related aspects, less broad than травматический.
• Antonyms:
  • безвредный (bezvrednyy) - Meaning harmless or non-injurious.
  • безопасный (bezopasnyy) - Meaning safe or secure.

Related Phrases:

• травматический шок (travmaticheskiy shok) - Traumatic shock; a medical condition following severe injury.
• травматический опыт (travmaticheskiy opyt) - Traumatic experience; often used in psychological discussions.
• посттравматический стресс (posttravmaticheskiy stress) - Post-traumatic stress; refers to ongoing effects of trauma.

Usage Notes:

"Травматический" directly corresponds to the English "traumatic" in medical and emotional contexts, but it's more commonly used in formal or professional settings in Russian. Avoid using it in casual conversations; opt for simpler terms if discussing everyday stress. When choosing between translations like "травматический" and "травмирующий," select based on whether the trauma is ongoing or a one-time event. Grammatically, always ensure it agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies, as Russian adjectives must.

Common Errors:

• English learners often forget to decline the adjective correctly, e.g., saying "травматический дом" instead of "травматическом доме" in the prepositional case. Correct usage: Use the proper form, like "в травматическом случае" (in a traumatic case).

• Confusing it with "травмирующий," leading to misuse in contexts where a static description is needed rather than an active one. Error example: "Это травмирующий событие" (incorrect for a past event); Correct: "Это травматическое событие."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like "травматический" often carry connotations related to historical events such as wars or the Soviet era, where trauma from collective experiences (e.g., WWII) is a common theme in literature and psychology. This can add a layer of emotional depth, emphasizing long-term societal impacts rather than just individual incidents.

Related Concepts:

• психологический (psychological)
• стрессовый (stress-related)
• эмоциональный (emotional)