Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Acquisition'

English Word: acquisition

Key Russian Translations:

• приобретение [prʲɪəbrʲɪˈtʲenʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Formal/Informal]
• покупка [pɐˈkupkə] - [Neutral, Often used for purchases]
• овладение [ɐvlɐˈdʲenʲɪjə] - [Formal, Often for skills or knowledge]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate) for "приобретение" and "покупка"; B2-C1 (Intermediate-Advanced) for "овладение"

Pronunciation (Russian):

приобретение: [prʲɪəbrʲɪˈtʲenʲɪjə]

Note on приобретение: Stress falls on the fourth syllable. The "р" sound is rolled, which may be challenging for non-native speakers.

покупка: [pɐˈkupkə]

Note on покупка: Stress on the second syllable. The final "а" is reduced to a schwa sound [ə].

овладение: [ɐvlɐˈdʲenʲɪjə]

Note on овладение: Stress on the third syllable. Pay attention to the soft "д" sound [dʲ].

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Act of gaining possession or control (e.g., of property, assets)

Translation(s) & Context:

• приобретение - General term for acquiring something, often used in formal or neutral contexts.
• покупка - Specifically refers to a purchase, often of goods or items.

Usage Examples:

• Приобретение новой компании оказалось успешным.

  The acquisition of the new company turned out to be successful.

• Его последнее приобретение — это старинный дом.

  His latest acquisition is an old house.

• Покупка машины заняла у нас весь день.

  The acquisition (purchase) of the car took us the whole day.

2. Act of learning or obtaining (e.g., knowledge, skills)

Translation(s) & Context:

• овладение - Used specifically for acquiring skills, knowledge, or mastery over something, often in formal contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Овладение языком требует времени и практики.

  The acquisition of a language requires time and practice.

• Её овладение искусством поразило всех.

  Her acquisition of the art amazed everyone.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

приобретение (noun, neuter): Regular declension for neuter nouns ending in -ие.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	приобретение	приобретения
Genitive	приобретения	приобретений
Dative	приобретению	приобретениям
Accusative	приобретение	приобретения
Instrumental	приобретением	приобретениями
Prepositional	о приобретении	о приобретениях

покупка (noun, feminine): Regular declension for feminine nouns ending in -а.

овладение (noun, neuter): Follows the same declension pattern as "приобретение."

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for "приобретение":

• получение
• добыча

Note: "получение" is more neutral and often used for receiving, while "добыча" can imply effort or extraction.

Antonyms for "приобретение":

• потеря
• утрата

Related Phrases:

• приобретение опыта - Acquisition of experience
• покупка в кредит - Purchase on credit
• овладение навыками - Acquisition of skills

Usage Notes:

• "приобретение" is the most versatile translation for "acquisition," suitable for both tangible and intangible contexts, though it may sound slightly formal.
• "покупка" should only be used when referring to a purchase or buying something, typically goods or property.
• "овладение" is restricted to abstract acquisitions like skills or knowledge and is more formal in tone.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "покупка" for abstract concepts like acquiring knowledge.
  Incorrect: Покупка знаний.
  Correct: Овладение знаниями.
  Explanation: "покупка" implies a transactional purchase, not a learning process.
• Error: Misusing "приобретение" in very casual contexts for small purchases.
  Incorrect: Приобретение хлеба.
  Correct: Покупка хлеба.
  Explanation: "приобретение" can sound overly formal for everyday purchases.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the concept of "acquisition" as "приобретение" often carries a sense of achievement or value, especially when referring to significant purchases or accomplishments. This reflects a cultural emphasis on the importance of ownership or mastery.

Related Concepts:

• владение (ownership)
• достижение (achievement)
• обучение (learning)