Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Allocation'

English Word: allocation

Key Russian Translations:

• распределение [rəsprʲɪdʲɪˈlʲenʲɪjə] - [Formal, General Use]
• выделение [vɨdʲɪˈlʲenʲɪjə] - [Formal, Often Used for Resources or Funds]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

распределение: [rəsprʲɪdʲɪˈlʲenʲɪjə]

Note on распределение: Stress falls on the fourth syllable. The "р" sound is rolled, typical of Russian pronunciation.

выделение: [vɨdʲɪˈlʲenʲɪjə]

Note on выделение: Stress on the third syllable. The initial "в" is pronounced softly before the vowel.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Distribution or Assignment (General Sense)

Translation(s) & Context:

• распределение - Used in formal and general contexts to refer to the act of distributing or assigning something, such as tasks or resources.

Usage Examples:

• Распределение обязанностей в команде было справедливым.

  The allocation of responsibilities in the team was fair.

• Распределение мест в зале зависит от организаторов.

  The allocation of seats in the hall depends on the organizers.

• Распределение ресурсов требует тщательного планирования.

  The allocation of resources requires careful planning.

2. Allocation of Funds or Resources (Specific Sense)

Translation(s) & Context:

• выделение - Commonly used in formal contexts, especially when referring to the allocation of funds, time, or specific resources.

Usage Examples:

• Выделение средств на проект было одобрено.

  The allocation of funds for the project was approved.

• Выделение времени на обсуждение оказалось недостаточным.

  The allocation of time for discussion turned out to be insufficient.

• Выделение земель под строительство началось в прошлом году.

  The allocation of land for construction started last year.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

распределение (neuter noun):

выделение (neuter noun): Follows the same declension pattern as "распределение" shown above.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for распределение:

• разделение
• размещение

Note: "разделение" often implies a division or separation, while "размещение" can refer to placement or arrangement.

Synonyms for выделение:

• ассигнование (specific to funds)
• назначение

Antonyms:

• сбор (collection)
• объединение (unification)

Related Phrases:

• распределение ролей - Allocation of roles (often in a team or performance context)
• выделение бюджета - Allocation of budget (financial context)
• распределение нагрузки - Allocation of workload (work or technical context)

Usage Notes:

• While both "распределение" and "выделение" can translate to "allocation," "распределение" is more general and often used for distributing tasks or abstract concepts, whereas "выделение" is more specific to allocating tangible resources like money or time.
• In formal documents or business contexts, "выделение" is preferred when discussing budgets or specific allotments.
• Both nouns are derived from verbs ("распределять" and "выделять"), so they often appear in contexts implying an action or process.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "выделение" in a general sense of distribution.
  Incorrect: Выделение обязанностей в команде.
  Correct: Распределение обязанностей в команде.
  Explanation: "Выделение" is typically reserved for specific allocations like funds, not abstract distributions like duties.
• Error: Misusing cases after these nouns.
  Incorrect: Распределение ресурсах (wrong case).
  Correct: Распределение ресурсов (genitive case).
  Explanation: These nouns often govern the genitive case for the object being allocated.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking contexts, the concept of "allocation" (especially "выделение средств") often carries a bureaucratic connotation due to historical centralized planning in Soviet times. Discussions about allocation of resources might evoke references to state planning or formal approvals, which may not be as prominent in English usage.

Related Concepts:

• управление (management)
• планирование (planning)
• бюджетирование (budgeting)