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Russian dictionary adds “Schumacher” as a synonym for racer and speed demon

From 24.kg · () Russian

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  • The Vinogradov Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences added “Schumacher” to the Akademos spelling dictionary as a common noun meaning a racer or reckless driver.
  • The term began circulating in Russian during Michael Schumacher’s peak career in the 1990s.
  • Schumacher, a seven-time Formula One champion, has stayed out of public view since suffering a traumatic brain injury in a 2013 skiing accident, while his family protects his privacy.

The surname of seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher has officially entered the Russian language as a common noun. The Vinogradov Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences added “Schumacher” to its spelling dictionary on the Akademos portal, defining it as a racer or reckless driver.

The word began to be used as a common noun in the 1990s, when Schumacher was at the height of his racing career. The German driver shares the top spot for Formula One championship titles with Britain’s Lewis Hamilton, according to the report.

Schumacher suffered a traumatic brain injury while skiing in the French Alps at the end of 2013. He has not appeared in public since, and his family continues to protect his private life.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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