Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'waterpower'

English Word: waterpower

Key Russian Translations:

• гидроэнергия /ɡɪdrɔɛnɛrɡʲɪjə/ - [Formal, Technical]
• водная сила /ˈvodnəjə ˈsɪlə/ - [General, Informal]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in technical, environmental, and energy-related discussions, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate, as it involves specialized vocabulary; learners at this level should understand basic scientific terms, but mastering inflections may require practice)

Pronunciation (Russian):

гидроэнергия: /ɡɪdrɔɛnɛrɡʲɪjə/

Note on гидроэнергия: The stress falls on the third syllable ("энеrгия"), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the soft 'гʲ' sound. Practice with native audio for accuracy.

водная сила: /ˈvodnəjə ˈsɪlə/

Note on водная сила: The word "водная" has a soft 'н' in some dialects, and the stress is on the first syllable of each word. It's more straightforward than "гидроэнергия" but still requires attention to vowel reductions.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Power derived from the energy of flowing water, often used in the context of renewable energy or hydroelectric generation

Translation(s) & Context:

• гидроэнергия - Used in formal, scientific, or engineering contexts, such as discussions about sustainable energy sources.
• водная сила - Applied in more general or informal settings, like casual conversations about natural resources or environmental topics.

Usage Examples:

• В России гидроэнергия играет ключевую роль в производстве электроэнергии благодаря большим рекам.

  In Russia, hydroenergy plays a key role in electricity production due to large rivers.

• Использование водной силы для генерации энергии становится все более популярным в экологии.

  The use of water power for energy generation is becoming increasingly popular in ecology.

• Гидроэнергия помогает снизить зависимость от ископаемых топлива, но требует тщательного планирования.

  Hydroenergy helps reduce dependence on fossil fuels, but it requires careful planning.

• Водная сила древних рек использовалась для мельниц, а теперь - для современных электростанций.

  Water power from ancient rivers was used for mills, and now for modern power stations.

• Переход на гидроэнергию может решить проблемы с загрязнением, связанным с традиционными источниками.

  Switching to hydroenergy can solve pollution issues related to traditional sources.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations are nouns. "Гидроэнергия" is a feminine noun (feminine singular in nominative case), while "водная сила" is a phrase where "водная" is an adjective agreeing with "сила" (feminine noun). Russian nouns and adjectives inflect based on case, number, and gender. Below is a table for key inflections:

Note: "Гидроэнергия" does not change in plural forms frequently, as it refers to a concept rather than countable items. Adjectives like "водная" must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: водная энергия (more literal, used interchangeably in casual contexts; differs from гидроэнергия by emphasizing water as the source rather than the generated energy), гидросила (a variant in technical engineering)
• Antonyms: тепловая энергия (thermal energy), солнечная энергия (solar energy; implies non-water-based renewable sources)

Related Phrases:

• Гидроэлектростанция - A hydroelectric power station; commonly used in discussions about infrastructure and energy production.
• Возобновляемая водная энергия - Renewable water energy; refers to sustainable uses of waterpower in environmental contexts.
• Источники гидроэнергии - Sources of hydroenergy; often discussed in policy or scientific reports.

Usage Notes:

Use "гидроэнергия" when discussing technical or formal topics, as it precisely corresponds to "waterpower" in the context of hydroelectric generation. "Водная сила" is better for broader, less specialized conversations, such as historical or everyday references. Be mindful of context: in Russian, energy terms often appear in singular forms even when pluralized in English. For learners, choose "гидроэнергия" in scientific writing for accuracy, but "водная сила" in informal dialogue. Grammatically, ensure adjectives agree with nouns in case and gender to avoid errors.

• In environmental reports, pair with verbs like "производить" (to produce) for active usage.
• Avoid direct word-for-word translation; "waterpower" doesn't have a perfect one-to-one match, so context guides the choice.

Common Errors:

English learners often misuse "гидроэнергия" by treating it as an uninflected word, leading to incorrect case endings, e.g., saying "гидроэнергия" in the genitive as "гидроэнергия" instead of "гидроэнергии". Incorrect example: "Я люблю гидроэнергия" (wrong, as it should be in the accusative: "Я люблю гидроэнергию"). Correct usage: Always inflect based on sentence structure. Another error is confusing it with "водная энергия", which might be overused; explanation: "Водная энергия" is broader and less precise, so opt for "гидроэнергия" in technical contexts to maintain accuracy.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, "гидроэнергия" holds significant cultural and historical importance due to the country's vast river systems, like the Volga and Yenisei. It symbolizes national progress in renewable energy, dating back to Soviet-era projects such as the Dnepr Hydroelectric Station. This reflects Russia's emphasis on harnessing natural resources for industrialization, often evoking themes of environmental sustainability versus historical exploitation in modern discussions.

Related Concepts:

• возобновляемая энергия
• электростанция
• экологическая устойчивость