станочник
stanochnik
The Russian word for machinist is станочник (stanochnik).
The term refers to a person who is skilled in the use of machine tools.
Meaning: one skilled in the use of machine tools (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of станок, meaning machine or lathe and the suffix -чник, which denotes a person associated with a specific object or activity. Literally, it translates to machine-man or machine-worker.
Which one should you use?
The feminine form is станочница, used to refer to a female machinist.
How do you pronounce it?
stanochnik
Did you know?
- While станочник describes the profession, the word машинист in Russian refers specifically to a train driver or a locomotive engineer.
- In Soviet era labor awards, a станочник who exceeded their production quota was often celebrated as a 'stakhanovite' after Aleksei Stakhanov.
- In colloquial Russian, the term станок is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a 'money-printing machine' or a way to make fast profit.
Examples in context
- Наш станочник очень опытный.Nash stanochnik ochen' opytnyy.Our machinist is very experienced.
- Станочник работает на заводе.Stanochnik rabotayet na zavode.The machinist works at the factory.
- Этот станочник делает точные детали.Etot stanochnik delayet tochnyye detali.This machinist makes precise parts.
Example conversation
Andrey and Maria are talking about a new employee at the factory.
- Андрей AndreyМария, ты знаешь нашего нового станочника?Mariya, ty znayesh' nashego novogo stanochnika?Maria, do you know our new machinist?
- Мария MariaНет, а он хороший специалист?Net, a on khoroshiy spetsialist?No, is he a good specialist?
- Андрей AndreyДа, этот станочник работает очень быстро.Da, etot stanochnik rabotayet ochen' bystro.Yes, this machinist works very quickly.
- Мария MariaТогда это отличная новость для нас.Togda eto otlichnaya novost' dlya nas.Then that is great news for us.
