отравле́ние свинцо́м
otravlénije svincómneuter
Lead poisoning in Russian is отравле́ние свинцо́м (otravlénije svincóm). Wiktionary also lists сатурни́зм (saturnízm).
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| отравле́ние свинцо́м | otravlénije svincóm | neuter |
| сатурни́зм | saturnízm | masculine |
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase отравле́ние свинцо́м is a literal construction where отравле́ние means 'poisoning' and свинцо́м is the instrumental case of свинец (lead), meaning 'with lead'.
Which one should you use?
отравле́ние свинцо́м is the common descriptive term for lead poisoning, whereas сатурни́зм is the specific medical/scientific term for the condition.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase отравле́ние свинцо́м, the word свинцо́м is in the instrumental case to indicate the agent or substance causing the poisoning.
How do you pronounce it?
otravlénije svincóm
Did you know?
- Russian has a distinct word отравле́ние for poisoning, but the root трава means 'grass' or 'herb'. This reflects the historical reality that most early poisons were derived from plants.
- The medical term сатурни́зм derives from 'Saturn', the Roman god. In ancient alchemy, lead was associated with this planet and deity because it was the slowest moving body in the sky.
- In Russian, the adjective свинцо́вый (leaden) is frequently used as a metaphor to describe a heavy, grey sky or a gloomy, oppressive mood.
Examples in context
- Я думаю, у меня отравление свинцом. Где ближайшая больница?I think I have lead poisoning. Where is the nearest hospital?
- Отравле́ние свинцо́м очень опа́сно для де́тей.Otravleniye svintsom ochen' opasno dlya detey.Lead poisoning is very dangerous for children.
- Врач диагности́ровал у пацие́нта отравле́ние свинцо́м.Vracho diagnostiroval u patsiyenta otravleniye svintsom.The doctor diagnosed the patient with lead poisoning.
- Ста́рые кра́ски могут вы́звать отравле́ние свинцо́м.Staryye kraski mogut vyzvat' otravleniye svintsom.Old paints can cause lead poisoning.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lead poisoning” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
