Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'amass'

English Word: amass

Key Russian Translations:

• накопить [nɐkɐˈpʲitʲ] - [Neutral, Often used for material or abstract accumulation]
• собрать [sɐˈbratʲ] - [Neutral, Often used for gathering or collecting]
• скопить [skɐˈpʲitʲ] - [Neutral, Emphasizes saving over time]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for all translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

накопить: [nɐkɐˈpʲitʲ]

Note on накопить: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'и' is pronounced as a short 'i' sound.

собрать: [sɐˈbratʲ]

Note on собрать: Stress on the first syllable. The 'ть' ending indicates infinitive form with a soft 't' sound.

скопить: [skɐˈpʲitʲ]

Note on скопить: Stress on the second syllable. Similar to 'накопить' but with a harder 's' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To gather or collect a large amount (e.g., wealth, resources)

Translation(s) & Context:

• накопить - Used for accumulating wealth, experience, or resources over time.
• скопить - Often implies saving money or resources with effort.

Usage Examples:

• Он накопил большое состояние за десять лет.

  He amassed a large fortune over ten years.

• Она скопила деньги на путешествие.

  She amassed money for a trip.

• Мы накопили много знаний за эти годы.

  We have amassed a lot of knowledge over these years.

2. To assemble or bring together (e.g., people, items)

Translation(s) & Context:

• собрать - Used for gathering people, items, or information.

Usage Examples:

• Он собрал огромную толпу на митинг.

  He amassed a huge crowd for the rally.

• Она собрала коллекцию редких монет.

  She amassed a collection of rare coins.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

All translations are verbs and follow regular conjugation patterns for their respective aspects (perfective). Below is an example conjugation table for накопить (perfective aspect):

Person	Singular	Plural
1st	накоплю [nɐkɐˈplʲu]	накопим [nɐkɐˈpʲim]
2nd	накопишь [nɐkɐˈpʲiʂ]	накопите [nɐkɐˈpʲitʲe]
3rd	накопит [nɐkɐˈpʲit]	накопят [nɐkɐˈpʲɐt]

собрать and скопить follow similar perfective conjugation patterns. Note that these verbs often pair with imperfective forms (e.g., накапливать, собирать, скапливать) for ongoing actions.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for накопить/скопить (accumulation context):

• набрать
• приобрести

Note: 'набрать' often implies gathering quickly, while 'приобрести' focuses on acquiring through purchase or effort.

Synonyms for собрать (gathering context):

• собраться
• сконцентрировать

Antonyms (for accumulation context):

• потратить
• растратить

Related Phrases:

• накопить опыт - To amass experience.
• собрать силы - To muster strength (literally, to amass strength).
• скопить капитал - To amass capital (savings or wealth).

Usage Notes:

• The choice between 'накопить', 'скопить', and 'собрать' depends on the context. Use 'накопить' or 'скопить' for abstract or material accumulation (like money or knowledge), with 'скопить' often implying more effort or frugality. Use 'собрать' for physically or conceptually gathering things or people.
• These verbs are perfective, meaning they denote a completed action. For ongoing accumulation, use their imperfective counterparts (e.g., 'накапливать' for 'накопить').
• Be mindful of the object being amassed; certain verbs pair more naturally with specific nouns (e.g., 'собрать толпу' for a crowd, but 'накопить деньги' for money).

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'собрать' for abstract concepts like 'experience' or 'wealth'. Incorrect: *собрать опыт*. Correct: 'накопить опыт' (to amass experience). Explanation: 'собрать' is more suited for tangible or countable gatherings.
• Error: Mixing perfective and imperfective forms incorrectly. Incorrect: *Я накапливаю состояние вчера*. Correct: 'Я накопил состояние' (I amassed a fortune - completed action). Explanation: Use perfective for completed actions in the past.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of 'amassing' (especially wealth or resources) can carry a nuanced tone depending on context. Historically, due to economic challenges, 'скопить' (saving with effort) might evoke a sense of frugality or perseverance, often admired in personal stories. Be aware of this cultural undertone when using these verbs in social contexts.

Related Concepts:

• накапливать
• собирать
• скапливать
• приумножить