Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Accommodate'

English Word: Accommodate

Key Russian Translations:

• разместить [rɐzmʲɪˈsʲtʲitʲ] - [Formal, Used for physical placement or hosting]
• приспособить [prʲɪspɐˈsobʲɪtʲ] - [Neutral, Used for adaptation or adjustment]
• учесть [ʊˈtɕesʲtʲ] - [Formal, Used for considering needs or requests]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in formal and written contexts)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate, varies slightly by translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

разместить: [rɐzmʲɪˈsʲtʲitʲ]

Note on разместить: Stress on the second syllable; ensure the soft 'с' sound is pronounced correctly.

приспособить: [prʲɪspɐˈsobʲɪtʲ]

Note on приспособить: Stress on the third syllable; note the rolled 'р' sound.

учесть: [ʊˈtɕesʲtʲ]

Note on учесть: Stress on the first syllable; the 'ч' is a soft affricate sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To provide space or lodging for someone:

Translation(s) & Context:

• разместить - Used when referring to physically accommodating someone, e.g., in a hotel or house.

Usage Examples:

• Мы можем разместить гостей в свободной комнате.

  We can accommodate the guests in the spare room.

• Отель разместил всех участников конференции.

  The hotel accommodated all the conference participants.

• Где мы разместим новый шкаф?

  Where will we accommodate the new wardrobe?

2. To adapt or adjust to something:

Translation(s) & Context:

• приспособить - Used for adapting something to fit a need or situation.

Usage Examples:

• Нам нужно приспособить график к новым условиям.

  We need to accommodate the schedule to the new conditions.

• Он приспособил машину для зимних дорог.

  He accommodated the car for winter roads.

3. To take into account or consider:

Translation(s) & Context:

• учесть - Used in formal contexts to mean considering or accommodating requests or needs.

Usage Examples:

• Мы учли все ваши пожелания в проекте.

  We accommodated all your wishes in the project.

• Пожалуйста, учтите мои замечания перед публикацией.

  Please accommodate my comments before publication.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

разместить (Verb, Perfective): Regular conjugation in the past, present, and future tenses. Often paired with the imperfective "размещать" for ongoing actions.

Person	Present (размещать)	Past (разместить)	Future (разместить)
1st Singular	размещаю	разместил/разместила	размещу
2nd Singular	размещаешь	разместил/разместила	разместишь
3rd Singular	размещает	разместил/разместила	разместит

приспособить (Verb, Perfective): Similar to "разместить," often paired with imperfective "приспосабливать."

учесть (Verb, Perfective): Paired with imperfective "учитывать." Follows regular conjugation patterns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for разместить:

• поселить (to settle someone)
• устроить (to arrange or settle)

Note: "поселить" often implies a more permanent arrangement than "разместить."

Antonyms for разместить:

• выселить (to evict)

Related Phrases:

• разместить заказ - to place an order (used in business contexts)
• приспособить под нужды - to adapt to needs (common in technical or practical discussions)
• учесть мнение - to take into account an opinion (formal expression)

Usage Notes:

• "разместить" is primarily used for physical accommodation or placement and is more specific to tangible contexts like lodging or positioning objects.
• "приспособить" focuses on adaptation or modification, often implying a change to fit a purpose or condition.
• "учесть" is used in more abstract or formal contexts, such as considering opinions or requirements, and is rarely used for physical accommodation.
• Be mindful of aspectual pairs (perfective vs. imperfective) in Russian verbs, as they impact the meaning and usage significantly.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "разместить" for abstract accommodation like "considering needs."
  Incorrect: Разместить ваши пожелания.
  Correct: Учесть ваши пожелания. (Take into account your wishes.)
  Explanation: "разместить" refers to physical placement, not abstract consideration.
• Error: Ignoring verb aspect and using perfective forms for ongoing actions.
  Incorrect: Я разместил гостей каждый день.
  Correct: Я размещал гостей каждый день. (I accommodated guests every day.)
  Explanation: Use the imperfective "размещать" for repeated or ongoing actions.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, hospitality is highly valued, and the verb "разместить" often carries a connotation of warmth and care when used in the context of accommodating guests. Offering a place to stay or making someone comfortable is seen as a sign of respect and generosity.

Related Concepts:

• гостеприимство (hospitality)
• приютить (to shelter)
• адаптация (adaptation)