Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Assembly'

English Word: assembly

Key Russian Translations:

• собрание [sɐˈbranʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Formal/Informal, Often used for meetings or gatherings]
• сборка [ˈsbor.kə] - [Neutral, Often used for mechanical or technical assembly]
• ассамблея [ɐsɐmˈblʲejə] - [Formal, Used for official or international gatherings]

Frequency: Medium (varies by context; "собрание" is more common in everyday speech)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner-Intermediate; "собрание" and "сборка" are A2, while "ассамблея" is B1 due to formal context)

Pronunciation (Russian):

собрание: [sɐˈbranʲɪjə]

Note on собрание: Stress falls on the second syllable; the "е" at the end is pronounced as a soft "ye".

сборка: [ˈsbor.kə]

Note on сборка: Stress on the first syllable; the "р" is rolled slightly.

ассамблея: [ɐsɐmˈblʲejə]

Note on ассамблея: Stress on the third syllable; borrowed from French, hence the softer "л".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A gathering of people for a common purpose (e.g., meeting)

Translation(s) & Context:

• собрание - Commonly used for meetings, councils, or group discussions in both formal and informal settings.
• ассамблея - Reserved for formal or international gatherings, e.g., a legislative or diplomatic assembly.

Usage Examples:

• На собрании обсудили важные вопросы.

  Important issues were discussed at the meeting.

• Генеральная Ассамблея ООН проходит ежегодно.

  The UN General Assembly takes place annually.

• Собрание жильцов состоится завтра.

  The residents' meeting will take place tomorrow.

2. The act or process of assembling parts (e.g., machinery)

Translation(s) & Context:

• сборка - Refers to the physical assembly of objects, often in technical or industrial contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Сборка мебели заняла два часа.

  Assembling the furniture took two hours.

• На заводе автоматизирована сборка автомобилей.

  Car assembly is automated at the factory.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

собрание (noun, neuter): Regular declension for neuter nouns.

сборка (noun, feminine): Regular declension for feminine nouns ending in "а". Follows similar patterns as above with feminine endings.

ассамблея (noun, feminine): Regular declension for feminine nouns ending in "я". Slightly less common in everyday speech.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for собрание (gathering):

• встреча
• совещание
• митинг

Note: "встреча" is more informal, while "совещание" implies a formal discussion.

Antonyms for собрание (gathering):

• расхождение
• разлука

Related Phrases:

• общее собрание - General meeting (e.g., of an organization or group).
• сборка на заказ - Custom assembly (e.g., tailored manufacturing).
• законодательная ассамблея - Legislative assembly (formal political body).

Usage Notes:

• "Собрание" is the most versatile translation for "assembly" when referring to a gathering of people and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
• "Сборка" is strictly used for the physical act of assembling objects and should not be confused with gatherings.
• "Ассамблея" is a formal term, often tied to political or international contexts; using it in casual speech may sound unnatural.
• Pay attention to the context of "assembly" in English to choose the correct Russian equivalent.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "сборка" to refer to a meeting of people.
  Incorrect: "Сборка друзей прошла весело."
  Correct: "Собрание друзей прошло весело."
  Explanation: "Сборка" refers to assembling objects, not people.
• Error: Overusing "ассамблея" in informal contexts.
  Incorrect: "У нас была ассамблея в школе."
  Correct: "У нас было собрание в школе."
  Explanation: "Ассамблея" is too formal for everyday school meetings.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "собрание" often carries a connotation of community or collective decision-making, reflecting the historical importance of communal gatherings in Soviet and pre-Soviet times. For example, "собрание жильцов" (residents' meeting) is a common event in apartment buildings to discuss shared issues.

Related Concepts:

• совет (council)
• конференция (conference)
• монтаж (installation/assembly in technical contexts)