Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'accede'

English Word: accede

Key Russian Translations:

• соглашаться [səɡlɐˈʂatʲsə] - [Formal, Often used in agreements or negotiations]
• присоединяться [prʲɪsəɪˈdʲinʲətʲsə] - [Formal, Used for joining or acceding to a group or treaty]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

соглашаться: [səɡlɐˈʂatʲsə]

Note on соглашаться: Stress falls on the third syllable. The 'г' is pronounced as a voiced velar stop.

присоединяться: [prʲɪsəɪˈdʲinʲətʲsə]

Note on присоединяться: Stress on the fourth syllable. The 'д' is palatalized before 'и'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To agree or give consent

Translation(s) & Context:

• соглашаться - Used when agreeing to terms, conditions, or proposals, often in formal or diplomatic contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Он согласился на наши условия.

  He acceded to our terms.

• Мы не можем согласиться с этим решением.

  We cannot accede to this decision.

• После долгих переговоров они согласились.

  After long negotiations, they acceded.

2. To join or become a member (e.g., of a treaty or organization)

Translation(s) & Context:

• присоединяться - Refers to formally joining a group, organization, or treaty.

Usage Examples:

• Страна присоединилась к договору.

  The country acceded to the treaty.

• Они присоединились к организации в прошлом году.

  They acceded to the organization last year.

• Мы надеемся, что они присоединятся к нашему союзу.

  We hope they will accede to our alliance.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

соглашаться (Imperfective Verb): This verb follows regular conjugation patterns for verbs ending in -аться (reflexive). It denotes an ongoing or incomplete action of agreeing.

присоединяться (Imperfective Verb): Also a reflexive verb, used for the action of joining. It follows regular conjugation patterns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for соглашаться:

• согласовывать
• одобрять

Note: "согласовывать" often implies coordination or harmonization, while "одобрять" focuses on approval.

Antonyms for соглашаться:

• отказываться
• возражать

Synonyms for присоединяться:

• вступать
• объединяться

Related Phrases:

• согласиться на компромисс - To accede to a compromise.
• присоединиться к обсуждению - To accede to (join) a discussion.
• присоединиться к группе - To accede to (join) a group.

Usage Notes:

• "соглашаться" is primarily used for agreeing or giving consent, often in negotiations or personal agreements. It does not imply physical joining.
• "присоединяться" is used specifically for joining a group, organization, or treaty. It carries a sense of becoming part of something larger.
• Both verbs are imperfective, meaning they describe ongoing or incomplete actions. For completed actions, perfective forms like "согласиться" or "присоединиться" are used.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "соглашаться" when meaning to join a group or treaty.
  Incorrect: Я соглашаюсь к организации.
  Correct: Я присоединяюсь к организации.
  Explanation: "соглашаться" means to agree, not to join. Use "присоединяться" for joining contexts.
• Error: Ignoring aspect (imperfective vs. perfective).
  Incorrect: Я соглашаюсь вчера.
  Correct: Я согласился вчера.
  Explanation: Use the perfective "согласился" for completed past actions.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the act of "agreeing" (соглашаться) often implies a formal or deliberate decision, especially in business or diplomacy. Russians may use indirect language to soften disagreement before finally acceding to a proposal, reflecting a cultural emphasis on maintaining harmony in communication.

Related Concepts:

• договор (treaty/agreement)
• компромисс (compromise)
• членство (membership)