Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'weld'

English Word: weld

Key Russian Translations:

• сварка [ˈsvar.kə] - [Formal, Technical]
• сваривать [sva.ˈri.vatʲ] - [Formal, Verb form; Used in manufacturing or engineering contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in technical and industrial discussions but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; Requires basic understanding of Russian nouns and verbs, but technical usage adds complexity)

Pronunciation (Russian):

сварка: [ˈsvar.kə]

сваривать: [sva.ˈri.vatʲ]

Note on сварка: The stress is on the first syllable; be cautious with the rolled 'r' sound, which is a common challenge for English speakers.

Note on сваривать: This is a verb with infinitive form; the 'в' sound can soften in casual speech, but maintain clarity in formal settings.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: As a noun, referring to the act or result of joining metals by heat.

Translation(s) & Context:

• сварка - Used in technical or industrial contexts, such as welding processes in manufacturing. (Formal; Common in engineering reports)

Usage Examples:

• Эта сварка должна быть прочной, чтобы выдержать высокие температуры.

  This weld must be strong to withstand high temperatures.

• Инспектор проверил качество сварки на мосту.

  The inspector checked the quality of the weld on the bridge.

• Сварка металлов — это ключевой процесс в судостроении.

  Welding of metals is a key process in shipbuilding.

• Поврежденная сварка может привести к аварии.

  A damaged weld can lead to an accident.

Meaning 2: As a verb, meaning to join or fuse materials by heating.

Translation(s) & Context:

• сваривать - Used for actions in welding, often in imperative or descriptive sentences. (Formal; Applied in instructional or procedural contexts)

Usage Examples:

• Рабочие будут сваривать детали сегодня вечером.

  The workers will weld the parts this evening.

• Чтобы сваривать металл, нужно использовать специальный аппарат.

  To weld metal, you need to use a special machine.

• Он научился сваривать трубы в техническом училище.

  He learned to weld pipes at a technical school.

• Не сваривайте без защитных очков, это опасно!

  Don't weld without protective goggles; it's dangerous!

• Мастер сваривает швы с большой точностью.

  The master welds the seams with great precision.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For "сварка" (a feminine noun), it follows standard first-declension patterns with changes in cases and numbers. It is not irregular but requires attention to gender and case agreements.

For "сваривать" (a verb, imperfective aspect), it conjugates based on person, tense, and aspect. Example in present tense:

This verb has a perfective counterpart "сварить," which is used for completed actions.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • спаивать (spaivat') - More specific to soldering, with a subtle difference in technique.
  • соединять (soedinyat') - General term for joining, used in broader contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • разъединять (razedinyat') - To separate or disconnect.
  • разрушать (razrushat') - To destroy or break apart.

Related Phrases:

• Сварочный аппарат (Svarochnyy apparat) - Welding machine; A tool used in industrial settings for performing welds.
• Точечная сварка (Tochhechnaya svarka) - Spot welding; A specific technique for joining metals at points.
• Аргоновая сварка (Argonovaya svarka) - Argon welding; Refers to a gas-shielded welding method, common in precise applications.

Usage Notes:

"Weld" as "сварка" or "сваривать" directly corresponds to technical English terms but is more commonly used in formal or professional Russian. Choose "сварка" for nouns and "сваривать" for verbs; note that Russian verbs often require aspect (imperfective for ongoing actions). In everyday speech, these words are rare outside technical fields, so context matters. Always ensure gender agreement for nouns like "сварка" (feminine).

• In engineering documents, pair with adjectives for specificity, e.g., "качественная сварка" (high-quality weld).
• For verbs, use with prepositions like "с" (with) to indicate materials, e.g., "сваривать с металлом."

Common Errors:

English learners often confuse "сварка" with "сварка" in the wrong case, such as using nominative in all contexts. For example, incorrect: "Я видел сварка" (should be "Я видел сварку" in accusative). Correct usage: Always adjust for case, e.g., "Я видел сварку на мосту." Another error is mixing up aspects; using "сваривать" for a completed action instead of "сварить," which could imply an ongoing process when finished one is meant.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, welding and related skills are highly valued in industrial and manufacturing sectors, reflecting the country's historical emphasis on engineering and heavy industry during the Soviet era. Terms like "сварка" often appear in contexts of national infrastructure projects, symbolizing reliability and endurance.

Related Concepts:

• пайка (payka) - Soldering
• клепка (klepka) - Riveting
• металлообработка (metalloobrabotka) - Metalworking