Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'volt'

English Word: volt

Key Russian Translations:

• вольт [ˈvolʲt] - [Formal, Technical, Singular; Used in scientific and engineering contexts]

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

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner; As a borrowed term, it's straightforward for English speakers, with minimal inflection challenges)

Pronunciation (Russian):

вольт: [ˈvolʲt]

Note on вольт: The stress is on the first syllable. The 'л' is palatalized, which is a common feature in Russian nouns. Pronunciation may vary slightly by dialect, but this is the standard Moscow variant.

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Meanings and Usage:

The unit of electric potential difference

Translation(s) & Context:

• вольт - Used in contexts related to electricity, physics, and engineering to denote the SI unit for voltage. Common in formal scientific writing and technical discussions.

Usage Examples:

• В этой батарее напряжение составляет 12 вольт.

  In this battery, the voltage is 12 volts.

• Электрик проверил, что напряжение в сети — 220 вольт.

  The electrician checked that the voltage in the network is 220 volts.

• Чтобы замерить вольты, используйте мультиметр.

  To measure volts, use a multimeter.

• В школьном уроке физики объяснили, что один вольт — это разность потенциалов.

  In the school physics lesson, they explained that one volt is a difference in potential.

• Современные смартфоны часто работают на 5 вольт для зарядки.

  Modern smartphones often operate on 5 volts for charging.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Вольт" is a masculine noun (masc. inanimate) in Russian, borrowed from English/French. It follows the standard third declension pattern for nouns ending in a consonant. Below is a table of its inflections:

Note: The plural form is used when referring to multiple units, e.g., "два вольта" (two volts). It has regular inflections with no irregularities.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • вольтаж (more informal, referring to voltage in general)
  • напряжение (synonymous in electrical contexts, but broader)
  Note: "Вольтаж" is often used interchangeably in casual speech, but it's less precise for the unit itself.
• Antonyms: None directly, as "вольт" is a unit of measurement. However, related concepts might include lower voltage terms, but no exact antonym exists.

Related Phrases:

• напряжение в вольтах - Refers to voltage measured in volts; used in technical specifications.
• высокое напряжение (high voltage) - Common phrase for dangers in electricity.
• зарядное устройство на 5 вольт - Means a 5-volt charger; everyday tech context.

Usage Notes:

The Russian term "вольт" directly corresponds to the English "volt" as a unit of electric potential, making it a straightforward borrowing. It is primarily used in formal, technical, or educational settings. When discussing measurements, always pair it with numbers (e.g., "12 вольт") and ensure correct declension based on the sentence structure. For English learners, note that Russian requires genitive case in phrases like "напряжение в 12 вольт" (voltage of 12 volts). If multiple translations exist, "вольт" is the most precise for the SI unit, while "напряжение" might be used more generally.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using "вольт" without proper declension, e.g., saying "напряжение 12 вольт" instead of "напряжение в 12 вольтах".
  Correct: "Напряжение в сети составляет 220 вольт." (The network voltage is 220 volts.)
  Explanation: In Russian, units in prepositional phrases require the prepositional case, so "вольт" becomes "вольтах".
• Mistake: Confusing "вольт" with "ватт" (watt), leading to mix-ups in electrical discussions.
  Correct: Use "вольт" for voltage and "ватт" for power.
  Explanation: These are distinct units; learners should memorize context-specific usage to avoid errors.

Cultural Notes:

"Вольт" is a scientific term derived from the name of Alessandro Volta, an Italian physicist, and is universally used in Russian-speaking countries for electrical measurements. It doesn't carry significant cultural connotations beyond its technical origin, but in Russia, it's prominent in engineering education and industries like aerospace and energy, reflecting the country's emphasis on STEM fields.

Related Concepts:

• ампер (ampere)
• ватт (watt)
• ом (ohm)
• напряжение (voltage, more broadly)