Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Airline'

English Word: airline

Key Russian Translations:

• авиакомпания [ˌavʲɪɐkɐmˈpanʲɪjə] - [Formal, Most Common]
• авиалиния [ˌavʲɪɐˈlʲinʲɪjə] - [Less Common, Sometimes Refers to Routes]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate) for "авиакомпания"; B1 (Intermediate) for "авиалиния"

Pronunciation (Russian):

авиакомпания: [ˌavʲɪɐkɐmˈpanʲɪjə]

Note on авиакомпания: Stress falls on the second syllable of "компания". The "а" sounds are pronounced clearly, and "ия" at the end is softened.

авиалиния: [ˌavʲɪɐˈlʲinʲɪjə]

Note on авиалиния: Stress on the third syllable "ли". The "я" at the end is pronounced as a soft "ya".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A company providing air transport services

Translation(s) & Context:

• авиакомпания - Refers to the company or organization operating flights (most common usage).

Usage Examples:

• Эта авиакомпания предлагает дешевые билеты.

  This airline offers cheap tickets.

• Я летаю только с проверенными авиакомпаниями.

  I only fly with trusted airlines.

• Авиакомпания отменила рейс из-за погоды.

  The airline canceled the flight due to weather conditions.

2. A system or route of air travel

Translation(s) & Context:

• авиалиния - Occasionally used to refer to air routes or lines, though less common.

Usage Examples:

• Новые авиалинии соединяют Европу и Азию.

  New airlines connect Europe and Asia.

• Эта авиалиния проходит через несколько стран.

  This airline route passes through several countries.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

авиакомпания (Feminine Noun): Follows the standard feminine declension pattern in Russian.

авиалиния (Feminine Noun): Also follows the standard feminine declension pattern, similar to "авиакомпания".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for авиакомпания:

• воздушный перевозчик (less common, formal)

Note: "воздушный перевозчик" is more formal and less frequently used in everyday speech.

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable

Related Phrases:

• бюджетная авиакомпания - Budget airline (a low-cost airline).
• национальная авиакомпания - National airline (a country’s flagship carrier).
• задержка авиакомпании - Airline delay (delays caused by the airline).

Usage Notes:

• "авиакомпания" is the standard and most widely used term for "airline" as a company. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.
• "авиалиния" can sometimes be used to refer to air routes or lines but is less common and might confuse listeners if used to mean the company itself. Stick to "авиакомпания" when in doubt.
• Both terms are feminine nouns, so adjectives and verbs must agree accordingly in gender and case.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "авиалиния" to refer to the company instead of the route. Incorrect: "Эта авиалиния продает билеты." Correct: "Эта авиакомпания продает билеты." (This airline sells tickets.)
• Error: Mispronouncing the stress in "авиакомпания". Many learners stress the first part ("авиа"), but the correct stress is on "компания".

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, airlines like Aeroflot hold significant cultural and historical importance as national carriers. Mentioning an "авиакомпания" might evoke associations with Soviet-era aviation history or discussions about modern air travel challenges in remote regions of Russia.

Related Concepts:

• аэропорт (airport)
• самолёт (airplane)
• рейс (flight)
• билет (ticket)