Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Advance'

English Word: advance

Key Russian Translations:

• продвигаться [prɐdˈvʲiɡətʲsə] - [Verb, Used for physical or abstract progress]
• аванс [ɐˈvans] - [Noun, Refers to payment in advance]
• прогресс [prɐˈɡrʲes] - [Noun, Refers to advancement or development]

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

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate; varies by translation: "аванс" - B1, "продвигаться" - B2)

Pronunciation (Russian):

продвигаться: [prɐdˈvʲiɡətʲsə]

Note on продвигаться: Stress falls on the second syllable. The soft "г" sound may be challenging for non-native speakers.

аванс: [ɐˈvans]

Note on аванс: Stress on the second syllable, with a clear "a" sound.

прогресс: [prɐˈɡrʲes]

Audio: []

Meanings and Usage:

1. To move forward or make progress (verb)

Translation(s) & Context:

• продвигаться - Used for both physical movement (e.g., advancing in a line) and abstract progress (e.g., advancing in a career).

Usage Examples:

• Мы медленно продвигаемся к цели.

  We are slowly advancing toward the goal.

• Армия продвигается на запад.

  The army is advancing westward.

• Его карьера быстро продвигается.

  His career is advancing quickly.

2. Payment in advance (noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• аванс - Refers specifically to money paid before work is completed or goods are delivered.

Usage Examples:

• Я получил аванс за книгу.

  I received an advance for the book.

• Аванс будет выплачен завтра.

  The advance will be paid tomorrow.

3. Progress or development (noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• прогресс - Used for general improvement or advancement, often in a societal or technological context.

Usage Examples:

• Технологический прогресс изменил нашу жизнь.

  Technological advance has changed our lives.

• Мы видим прогресс в его работе.

  We see progress in his work.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

продвигаться (Verb, Imperfective): This verb conjugates regularly in Russian. Below is the present tense conjugation:

аванс (Noun, Masculine): Declines as a second-declension noun. Singular and plural forms are provided in key cases:

прогресс (Noun, Masculine): Similar to "аванс," declines regularly but is mostly used in singular form.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for "продвигаться":

• двигаться вперед
• развиваться

Note: "двигаться вперед" is more literal (physical movement), while "развиваться" emphasizes development.

Antonyms for "продвигаться":

• отступать
• задерживаться

Synonyms for "аванс":

• предоплата

Synonyms for "прогресс":

• развитие
• улучшение

Related Phrases:

• выдать аванс - To give an advance (payment).
• продвигаться вперед - To move forward or make progress.
• научный прогресс - Scientific progress.

Usage Notes:

• "продвигаться" is a versatile verb but often implies gradual progress, unlike the English "advance," which can sometimes imply a sudden move.
• "аванс" is strictly financial and should not be used for other types of "advance" (e.g., military or progress).
• "прогресс" is used in broader, often abstract contexts, and is less personal than "продвигаться."

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "аванс" to mean progress. Incorrect: "Мой аванс в учебе." Correct: "Мой прогресс в учебе." (My progress in studies.)
• Error: Misconjugating "продвигаться" by omitting the reflexive "-ся." Incorrect: "Я продвигаю." Correct: "Я продвигаюсь."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian business culture, receiving an "аванс" (advance payment) is common, especially for freelance or contract work, and is often seen as a sign of trust between parties.

Related Concepts:

• развитие (development)
• достижение (achievement)
• опережение (outpacing)