Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Agenda'

English Word: agenda

Key Russian Translations:

• повестка дня [ˌpovʲɪˈstka ˈdnʲa] - [Formal, Often used in meetings or official contexts]
• план [plan] - [Neutral, Can refer to personal or informal plans]

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

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "повестка дня"; A2 (Beginner-Intermediate) for "план"

Pronunciation (Russian):

повестка дня: [ˌpovʲɪˈstka ˈdnʲa]

Note on повестка дня: Stress falls on the second syllable of "повестка" and the first syllable of "дня". The "в" is soft due to the following "е".

план: [plan]

Note on план: A straightforward loanword from Latin via other languages, pronounced similarly to English "plan".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. List of topics for discussion (e.g., in a meeting)

Translation(s) & Context:

• повестка дня - Used in formal settings, such as business meetings or official discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Повестка дня включает обсуждение бюджета.

  The agenda includes a discussion of the budget.

• Давайте утвердим повестку дня перед началом встречи.

  Let's approve the agenda before the start of the meeting.

• В повестке дня только один вопрос.

  There is only one issue on the agenda.

2. Plan or list of things to do (informal or personal)

Translation(s) & Context:

• план - Used in a broader sense, often for personal or informal plans.

Usage Examples:

• У меня есть план на выходные.

  I have an agenda (plan) for the weekend.

• Какой у тебя план на сегодня?

  What's your agenda (plan) for today?

Russian Forms/Inflections:

повестка дня (feminine noun phrase):

план (masculine noun):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for повестка дня:

• программа
• расписание (in some contexts)

Note: "программа" can imply a broader or more detailed plan, often used for events.

Synonyms for план:

• замысел
• проект

Antonyms: None directly applicable in most contexts.

Related Phrases:

• утвердить повестку дня - To approve the agenda (used in formal meetings).
• составить план - To make a plan (used for personal or work-related planning).
• следовать плану - To follow the plan/agenda (used in various contexts).

Usage Notes:

• "Повестка дня" is strictly formal and typically used in the context of meetings or official discussions. It is a fixed phrase and should not be broken apart or altered.
• "План" is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, often overlapping with "plan" in English. However, it may not always convey the specific nuance of "agenda" as a list of discussion topics.
• When translating "agenda" into Russian, consider the context: use "повестка дня" for formal or meeting-related contexts, and "план" for personal or general plans.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "план" in a formal meeting context when "повестка дня" is expected. For example, saying "У нас есть план на собрание" sounds informal and incorrect in a business setting.
• Correction: Use "повестка дня" instead, e.g., "У нас есть повестка дня на собрание" (We have an agenda for the meeting).
• Error: Mispronouncing "повестка" by stressing the wrong syllable (e.g., stressing the first syllable instead of the second).
• Correction: Ensure the stress is on "вест" in "повестка" [ˌpovʲɪˈstka].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian business and political culture, the "повестка дня" (agenda) is a critical component of formal meetings. It is often prepared and distributed in advance, and deviating from it during discussions can be seen as unprofessional. Understanding and adhering to the "повестка дня" reflects respect for structure and protocol, which are highly valued in Russian professional settings.

Related Concepts:

• собрание (meeting)
• обсуждение (discussion)
• расписание (schedule)