Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Accordance'

English Word: accordance

Key Russian Translations:

• соответствие [səvʲɪtˈstvʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Formal]
• согласие [səˈɡlasʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Often used in context of agreement]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

соответствие: [səvʲɪtˈstvʲɪjə]

Note on соответствие: Stress falls on the third syllable; the "в" is pronounced softly as [vʲ].

согласие: [səˈɡlasʲɪjə]

Note on согласие: Stress on the second syllable; the final "е" is pronounced as [jə].

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Conformity or Compliance (e.g., in accordance with rules)

Translation(s) & Context:

• соответствие - Used in formal or neutral contexts to indicate alignment with rules, standards, or expectations.

Usage Examples:

• Все действия должны быть в соответствии с законом.

  All actions must be in accordance with the law.

• Это решение принято в соответствии с вашими пожеланиями.

  This decision was made in accordance with your wishes.

• Соответствие стандартам качества проверяется ежегодно.

  Compliance with quality standards is checked annually.

2. Agreement or Harmony (e.g., in accordance with someone's views)

Translation(s) & Context:

• согласие - Used to express agreement or harmony between parties or ideas, often less formal than "соответствие".

Usage Examples:

• Мы действуем в согласии с вашими предложениями.

  We are acting in accordance with your suggestions.

• Они пришли к согласию по этому вопросу.

  They came to an accordance on this issue.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

соответствие (noun, neuter): Declines according to the second declension pattern for neuter nouns.

Case	Singular
Nominative	соответствие
Genitive	соответствия
Dative	соответствию
Accusative	соответствие
Instrumental	соответствием
Prepositional	о соответствии

согласие (noun, neuter): Also declines according to the second declension pattern for neuter nouns.

Case	Singular
Nominative	согласие
Genitive	согласия
Dative	согласию
Accusative	согласие
Instrumental	согласием
Prepositional	о согласии

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for соответствие:

• сходство
• совпадение

Note: "сходство" often implies similarity, while "совпадение" can mean coincidence or match.

Synonyms for согласие:

• договорённость
• единство

Antonyms for соответствие:

• несоответствие

Antonyms for согласие:

• разногласие

Related Phrases:

• в соответствии с - In accordance with (used with instrumental case, formal).
• прийти к согласию - To come to an agreement/accordance.
• дать согласие - To give consent or agreement.

Usage Notes:

• "соответствие" is more commonly used in formal or written contexts, especially when referring to compliance with rules, standards, or expectations.
• "согласие" often implies mutual agreement or harmony and can be used in both formal and informal settings, though it is less tied to strict compliance.
• Be mindful of the preposition "в" with "соответствии" (instrumental case) when constructing phrases like "in accordance with".

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "согласие" when referring to strict compliance with rules. Incorrect: *Это в согласии с законом.* Correct: Это в соответствии с законом. (This is in accordance with the law.)
• Error: Forgetting the instrumental case after "в соответствии с". Incorrect: *в соответствии с закон.* Correct: в соответствии с законом.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of "согласие" (agreement) often carries a deeper connotation of mutual understanding and harmony, reflecting the value placed on consensus in personal and professional relationships.

Related Concepts:

• сходство (similarity)
• гармония (harmony)
• договор (agreement/contract)