Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'achievement'

English Word: achievement

Key Russian Translations:

• достижение [dɐˈstʲiʐɛnʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Formal/Informal]
• успех [ʊˈspʲex] - [Neutral, Often used for personal success]

Frequency: High (both translations are commonly used)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for both translations)

Pronunciation (Russian):

достижение: [dɐˈstʲiʐɛnʲɪjə]

Note on достижение: Pay attention to the stress on the second syllable and the soft 'ж' sound.

успех: [ʊˈspʲex]

Note on успех: The stress falls on the second syllable; the 'х' is a guttural sound similar to 'h' in 'loch'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Something accomplished (e.g., a goal or milestone)

Translation(s) & Context:

• достижение - Often used for tangible accomplishments, such as academic or professional milestones.

Usage Examples:

• Это большое достижение для нашей команды.

  This is a great achievement for our team.

• Его научные достижения известны во всём мире.

  His scientific achievements are known worldwide.

• Достижение этой цели заняло годы.

  Achieving this goal took years.

2. Success in a personal or general sense

Translation(s) & Context:

• успех - Refers to success in a broader sense, often tied to personal or social recognition.

Usage Examples:

• Её успех в карьере вдохновляет многих.

  Her success in her career inspires many.

• Успех не приходит без усилий.

  Success does not come without effort.

• Мы желаем вам успеха в новом проекте.

  We wish you success in your new project.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

достижение (noun, neuter):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	достижение	достижения
Genitive	достижения	достижений
Dative	достижению	достижениям
Accusative	достижение	достижения
Instrumental	достижением	достижениями
Prepositional	о достижении	о достижениях

успех (noun, masculine):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	успех	успехи
Genitive	успеха	успехов
Dative	успеху	успехам
Accusative	успех	успехи
Instrumental	успехом	успехами
Prepositional	об успехе	об успехах

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for достижение:

• результат
• победа

Note: 'результат' emphasizes the outcome, while 'победа' is more tied to victory or triumph.

Synonyms for успех:

• преуспевание
• удача

Note: 'удача' often implies luck, while 'преуспевание' suggests sustained success.

Antonyms:

• неудача (failure)
• провал (fiasco)

Related Phrases:

• большое достижение - "a great achievement" (used for significant accomplishments)
• достичь успеха - "to achieve success" (common collocation for personal goals)
• желаю успеха - "I wish you success" (a polite expression)

Usage Notes:

• Choosing between translations: Use 'достижение' when referring to specific accomplishments or milestones, especially in formal or academic contexts. Use 'успех' for broader concepts of success, often tied to personal or social recognition.
• Register: Both terms can be used in formal and informal contexts, but 'достижение' may sound more technical or official.
• Grammar: Pay attention to case endings when using these nouns in sentences, as Russian grammar requires agreement with prepositions and verbs.

Common Errors:

• Mixing translations: English learners often confuse 'достижение' and 'успех'. For example, saying 'Это мой успех' when referring to a specific academic award sounds unnatural; 'Это моё достижение' is more appropriate.
• Incorrect case usage: A common mistake is using the nominative case instead of the required case. For example, 'Я горжусь успех' (incorrect) instead of 'Я горжусь успехом' (correct, instrumental case).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, personal and collective achievements ('достижения') are often celebrated, especially in academic and professional contexts. The concept of 'успех' (success) may carry connotations of hard work and perseverance, reflecting cultural values of diligence.

Related Concepts:

• цель (goal)
• прогресс (progress)
• награда (reward)