Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Acknowledgement'

English Word: Acknowledgement

Key Russian Translations:

• признание [prʲɪzˈnanʲɪjə] - [Formal, General Use]
• благодарность [bləgədɐrˈnəsʲtʲ] - [Formal/Informal, Expressing Thanks]
• подтверждение [pədtvʲɪrʐˈdʲenʲɪjə] - [Formal, Often in Legal/Document Contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in formal and written contexts)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate; varies by context and translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

признание: [prʲɪzˈnanʲɪjə]

Note on признание: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'р' sound is rolled, which may be challenging for non-native speakers.

благодарность: [bləgədɐrˈnəsʲtʲ]

Note on благодарность: Stress on the third syllable. Pay attention to the soft 'сʲ' sound at the end.

подтверждение: [pədtvʲɪrʐˈdʲenʲɪjə]

Note on подтверждение: Stress on the fourth syllable. The 'ж' sound is a voiced fricative, distinct from English 'zh'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Recognition or Admission

Translation(s) & Context:

• признание - Used when admitting or recognizing something (e.g., a fact, achievement, or fault).

Usage Examples:

• Его признание вины удивило всех.

  His acknowledgement of guilt surprised everyone.

• Признание его заслуг было долгожданным.

  The acknowledgement of his merits was long-awaited.

• Она ждёт признания своих усилий.

  She awaits acknowledgement of her efforts.

2. Expression of Gratitude

Translation(s) & Context:

• благодарность - Used to express thanks or appreciation, often in formal or written contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Выражаю благодарность за вашу помощь.

  I express my acknowledgement for your help.

• В знак благодарности он подарил ей цветы.

  As an acknowledgement, he gave her flowers.

3. Confirmation or Receipt

Translation(s) & Context:

• подтверждение - Used in formal contexts to confirm receipt or agreement (e.g., documents, emails).

Usage Examples:

• Прошу отправить подтверждение получения письма.

  Please send an acknowledgement of receipt of the letter.

• Подтверждение заказа пришло на почту.

  The acknowledgement of the order arrived in the email.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

признание (Noun, Neuter): Follows the standard neuter noun declension in Russian.

Case	Singular
Nominative	признание
Genitive	признания
Dative	признанию
Accusative	признание
Instrumental	признанием
Prepositional	о признании

благодарность (Noun, Feminine): Follows the standard feminine noun declension.

Case	Singular
Nominative	благодарность
Genitive	благодарности
Dative	благодарности
Accusative	благодарность
Instrumental	благодарностью
Prepositional	о благодарности

подтверждение (Noun, Neuter): Follows the standard neuter noun declension, similar to 'признание'.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for признание:

• допущение
• согласие

Note: 'допущение' often implies a reluctant admission, while 'согласие' is closer to agreement.

Antonyms for признание:

• отрицание
• отказ

Related Phrases:

• выразить благодарность - To express acknowledgement/gratitude.
• в знак признания - As a token of acknowledgement/recognition.
• письменное подтверждение - Written acknowledgement/confirmation.

Usage Notes:

• The choice between 'признание', 'благодарность', and 'подтверждение' depends heavily on context. 'Признание' is best for recognition of facts or achievements, 'благодарность' for gratitude, and 'подтверждение' for formal confirmations.
• In formal writing, such as emails or documents, 'подтверждение' is often used for acknowledging receipt.
• 'Благодарность' can sometimes sound overly formal in casual speech; native speakers might use 'спасибо' (thanks) instead.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'благодарность' when meaning recognition of a fact.
  Incorrect: Благодарность ошибки.
  Correct: Признание ошибки (Acknowledgement of a mistake).
  Explanation: 'Благодарность' implies gratitude, not admission.
• Error: Misusing 'подтверждение' in personal gratitude contexts.
  Incorrect: Подтверждение за помощь.
  Correct: Благодарность за помощь (Acknowledgement for help).
  Explanation: 'Подтверждение' is for formal confirmations, not personal thanks.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, expressing 'благодарность' (gratitude) is highly valued, especially in formal or professional settings. Written acknowledgements, such as thank-you notes or formal letters, are common in academic and business environments.

Related Concepts:

• уважение (respect)
• почёт (honor)
• одобрение (approval)