Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Appointment'

English Word: appointment

Key Russian Translations:

• назначение [nəznəˈtʃenɪje] - [Formal, often for roles or positions]
• встреча [ˈfstrʲetʃə] - [Neutral, for scheduled meetings]
• запись [zəˈpʲisʲ] - [Informal, often for bookings like at a doctor or salon]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in various contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "встреча" and "запись"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "назначение" due to formal usage nuances

Pronunciation (Russian):

назначение: [nəznəˈtʃenɪje]

Note on назначение: Stress falls on the third syllable; the "ч" is pronounced like "ch" in "church."

встреча: [ˈfstrʲetʃə]

Note on встреча: Stress on the first syllable; the "в" is pronounced like "v."

запись: [zəˈpʲisʲ]

Note on запись: Stress on the second syllable; the soft "с" requires a slight palatalization.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Appointment as a scheduled meeting

Translation(s) & Context:

• встреча - Used for general meetings or appointments (business or personal).
• запись - Often used for booking an appointment, e.g., at a clinic or salon.

Usage Examples:

• У меня встреча с клиентом в три часа.

  I have a meeting with a client at three o'clock.

• Я записался на встречу с врачом на завтра.

  I made an appointment with the doctor for tomorrow.

• Запись на приём к стоматологу заняла всего минуту.

  Booking an appointment with the dentist took just a minute.

2. Appointment as a designation to a position

Translation(s) & Context:

• назначение - Used formally for assigning someone to a role or position.

Usage Examples:

• Его назначение на пост директора было неожиданным.

  His appointment as director was unexpected.

• Назначение нового министра вызвало споры.

  The appointment of the new minister sparked debates.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

назначение (n., neuter): Regular noun declension in all cases.

встреча (n., feminine): Regular noun declension, similar structure as above (omitted for brevity).

запись (n., feminine): Regular noun declension, similar structure as above (omitted for brevity).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for встреча (meeting):

• свидание (more personal, like a date)
• беседа (conversation or informal meeting)

Synonyms for назначение (designation):

• утверждение (formal approval to a position)

Antonyms for назначение:

• увольнение (dismissal)

Related Phrases:

• договориться о встрече - to arrange a meeting
• записаться на приём - to book an appointment (e.g., at a doctor)
• назначение на должность - appointment to a position

Usage Notes:

• "встреча" is the most versatile term for a scheduled meeting, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
• "запись" is more specific to bookings or registrations, often used in service-related contexts like medical or beauty appointments.
• "назначение" is strictly formal and used for official designations or assignments to roles; it does not refer to casual meetings.
• Be mindful of the grammatical case when using these nouns, as Russian relies heavily on declensions to convey meaning.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "назначение" for a casual meeting. Incorrect: "У меня назначение с другом." (I have an appointment with a friend.)

  Correction: Use "встреча" instead: "У меня встреча с другом."

  Explanation: "назначение" implies a formal designation, not a personal meeting.

• Error: Incorrect case usage, e.g., "Я иду на встреча" instead of "на встречу."

  Correction: Use the accusative case after "на" for direction: "Я иду на встречу."

  Explanation: Prepositions in Russian require specific cases; "на" with direction takes the accusative.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, punctuality for a "встреча" (meeting) is highly valued, especially in professional settings. Arriving late without prior notice can be seen as disrespectful. Additionally, when making a "запись" (booking), it is common to confirm the appointment via phone or message, as cancellations are frequent in some service sectors.

Related Concepts:

• собрание (assembly or formal meeting)
• деловая встреча (business meeting)
• приём (reception or formal appointment)