Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Amenity'

English Word: amenity

Key Russian Translations:

• удобство [ʊˈdobstvə] - [Neutral, Singular]
• удобства [ʊˈdobstvə] - [Neutral, Plural, Often used for facilities]
• комфорт [ˈkomfərt] - [Neutral, Focus on comfort]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in contexts of facilities and services)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate, varies slightly by translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

удобство: [ʊˈdobstvə]

Note on удобство: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "в" sound is soft, almost like "v" in "very".

удобства: [ʊˈdobstvə]

Note on удобства: Same pronunciation as singular form, context determines plurality.

комфорт: [ˈkomfərt]

Note on комфорт: Stress on the first syllable, borrowed from English, so pronunciation is similar.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A desirable or useful feature or facility of a place

Translation(s) & Context:

• удобство - Often used for a single feature or convenience (e.g., in a home or public place).
• удобства - Refers to facilities or amenities in plural, especially in hotels or apartments.

Usage Examples:

• В этом отеле есть все удобства для комфортного отдыха.

  This hotel has all the amenities for a comfortable stay.

• Квартира оснащена современными удобствами.

  The apartment is equipped with modern amenities.

• Это удобство значительно облегчает жизнь.

  This amenity significantly makes life easier.

2. Pleasantness or comfort derived from a feature

Translation(s) & Context:

• комфорт - Focuses on the sense of comfort or ease provided by an amenity.

Usage Examples:

• Этот диван добавляет комфорт в комнату.

  This sofa adds comfort to the room.

• Мы ценим комфорт, который предоставляет этот сервис.

  We appreciate the comfort provided by this service.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

удобство (neuter noun): Regular declension for neuter nouns.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	удобство	удобства
Genitive	удобства	удобств
Dative	удобству	удобствам
Accusative	удобство	удобства
Instrumental	удобством	удобствами
Prepositional	об удобстве	об удобствах

комфорт (masculine noun): Regular declension for masculine nouns, often indeclinable in casual speech.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for удобство/удобства:

• благо
• преимущество

Note: "благо" is more formal and often used in abstract contexts; "преимущество" implies an advantage.

Synonyms for комфорт:

• уют
• покой

Antonyms:

• неудобство
• дискомфорт

Related Phrases:

• бытовые удобства - Household amenities (common in descriptions of living conditions).
• создавать комфорт - To create comfort (used when discussing making a space pleasant).
• полный комфорт - Full comfort (often in marketing or promotional contexts).

Usage Notes:

• "удобства" is more commonly used in plural form when referring to facilities like bathrooms or utilities in a building, while "удобство" can refer to a single convenience.
• "комфорт" emphasizes the feeling of ease or luxury, rather than a specific feature, and is often used in marketing or personal descriptions.
• Choose "удобства" for tangible amenities and "комфорт" for abstract comfort when translating "amenity".

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "комфорт" when referring to specific facilities. Incorrect: "В номере есть комфорт как душ и телевизор." Correct: "В номере есть удобства, такие как душ и телевизор." (The room has amenities like a shower and TV.)
• Error: Forgetting to use plural "удобства" for multiple amenities. Incorrect: "В доме есть удобство." Correct: "В доме есть удобства." (The house has amenities.)

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "удобства" often carries a practical connotation, especially in older contexts or Soviet-era housing discussions, where it might specifically refer to basic facilities like indoor plumbing or heating, reflecting historical challenges with infrastructure.

Related Concepts:

• сервис (service)
• обслуживание (maintenance)
• условия (conditions)