Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Annex'

English Word: Annex

Key Russian Translations:

• присоединять [prʲɪsɐˈjedʲɪnʲatʲ] - [Formal, Verb, Used in political or territorial contexts]
• приложение [prʲɪlɐˈʐenʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Noun, Used for supplementary material or additions]
• аннексировать [ɐnʲɪksʲɪˈrovətʲ] - [Formal, Verb, Specific to territorial annexation]

Frequency: Medium (especially in formal or academic contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for "присоединять" and "приложение"; C1 (Advanced) for "аннексировать" due to specific usage

Pronunciation (Russian):

присоединять: [prʲɪsɐˈjedʲɪnʲatʲ]

Note on присоединять: Stress falls on the second syllable. The soft 'д' sound can be tricky for non-native speakers.

приложение: [prʲɪlɐˈʐenʲɪjə]

Note on приложение: The stress is on the third syllable. Pay attention to the 'ж' sound, which is like the 's' in "measure."

аннексировать: [ɐnʲɪksʲɪˈrovətʲ]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To add or attach (territory, property, or rights)

Translation(s) & Context:

• присоединять - Used for joining or incorporating territories or entities, often in a political sense.
• аннексировать - Specifically refers to the formal annexation of territory, often with a legal or political connotation.

Usage Examples:

• Россия присоединила Крым в 2014 году.

  Russia annexed Crimea in 2014.

• Правительство решило присоединить новые земли к региону.

  The government decided to annex new lands to the region.

• Страна аннексировала соседнюю территорию после войны.

  The country annexed the neighboring territory after the war.

2. Supplementary material or addition (e.g., in a document)

Translation(s) & Context:

• приложение - Refers to an appendix or supplementary material in books, contracts, or reports.

Usage Examples:

• Все данные находятся в приложении к договору.

  All data is in the annex to the contract.

• Прочитайте приложение на странице 45 для дополнительной информации.

  Read the annex on page 45 for additional information.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

присоединять (Verb, Imperfective): Regular verb conjugation in the present, past, and future tenses.

Person	Present Tense
Я (I)	присоединяю [prʲɪsɐˈjedʲɪnʲaju]
Ты (You, informal)	присоединяешь [prʲɪsɐˈjedʲɪnʲajɪʃ]
Он/Она/Оно (He/She/It)	присоединяет [prʲɪsɐˈjedʲɪnʲajet]

приложение (Noun, Neuter): Declines according to the second declension pattern.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	приложение	приложения
Genitive	приложения	приложений
Dative	приложению	приложениям

аннексировать (Verb, Perfective): Follows regular conjugation but is less commonly used in everyday speech.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for присоединять:

• объединять (to unite)
• включать (to include)

Note: "объединять" often implies a mutual union, while "присоединять" can imply one-sided attachment.

Antonyms for присоединять:

• отделять (to separate)
• разъединять (to disconnect)

Related Phrases:

• присоединить территорию - To annex a territory (often used in historical or political contexts).
• приложение к документу - Annex to a document (common in legal or formal writing).
• аннексировать земли - To annex lands (specific to territorial expansion).

Usage Notes:

• "присоединять" is the most versatile term for "annex" when referring to attaching or joining in a general sense, including territories or objects.
• "аннексировать" is more specific and formal, almost exclusively used for political annexation of territories, often carrying a negative or controversial connotation.
• "приложение" is strictly a noun and applies to supplementary materials like appendices in documents or books.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between these translations, as they are not interchangeable.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "приложение" to mean annexation of territory. Incorrect: "Приложение Крыма к России." Correct: "Присоединение Крыма к России."
• Error: Confusing "присоединять" with "объединять." While both can mean "to join," "объединять" implies a mutual or equal union, whereas "присоединять" suggests attaching something to a larger entity.

Cultural Notes:

The term "аннексировать" often carries a heavy political connotation in Russian, especially in discussions of historical events like the annexation of Crimea. It may evoke strong opinions depending on the context or audience, so use it with caution in sensitive discussions.

Related Concepts:

• присоединение (annexation, joining)
• территория (territory)
• дополнение (addition, supplement)