Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Association'

English Word: association

Key Russian Translations:

• ассоциация [ɐsətsɨˈatsɨjə] - [Formal, Neutral]
• объединение [ɐbjɪdʲɪˈnʲenʲɪjə] - [Formal, Often used for organizations]
• связь [svʲazʲ] - [Neutral, Often used for mental or abstract connections]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in formal and academic contexts)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate - ассоциация, объединение); A2 (Beginner - связь)

Pronunciation (Russian):

ассоциация: [ɐsətsɨˈatsɨjə]

Note on ассоциация: Stress falls on the fourth syllable. The "ц" sound is a distinct Russian affricate, similar to "ts" in "cats."

объединение: [ɐbjɪdʲɪˈnʲenʲɪjə]

Note on объединение: Stress on the fourth syllable. Pay attention to the soft consonants (indicated by "ʲ").

связь: [svʲazʲ]

Note on связь: A short word with soft consonants. Stress on the single syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A group or organization of people with a common purpose

Translation(s) & Context:

• ассоциация - Used for professional or formal groups (e.g., business associations).
• объединение - Often refers to a union or coalition, especially in political or social contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Ассоциация врачей провела конференцию.

  The Association of Doctors held a conference.

• Это объединение рабочих защищает их права.

  This workers' union protects their rights.

• Ассоциация помогает малым предприятиям.

  The association helps small businesses.

2. A mental connection or link between ideas

Translation(s) & Context:

• связь - Used for abstract or mental connections between concepts.
• ассоциация - Occasionally used in psychological or intellectual contexts.

Usage Examples:

• У меня есть связь между этим словом и детством.

  I have an association between this word and my childhood.

• Эта ассоциация в голове помогает запомнить факты.

  This mental association helps remember facts.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

ассоциация (feminine noun):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	ассоциация	ассоциации
Genitive	ассоциации	ассоциаций
Dative	ассоциации	ассоциациям
Accusative	ассоциацию	ассоциации
Instrumental	ассоциацией	ассоциациями
Prepositional	об ассоциации	об ассоциациях

объединение (neuter noun): Follows regular neuter noun declension patterns (similar structure to above).

связь (feminine noun): Follows regular feminine noun declension with soft stem adjustments.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for ассоциация:

• организация
• сообщество

Note: "организация" is broader and can refer to any organized group, while "сообщество" emphasizes a community aspect.

Antonyms for связь:

• разрыв
• отделение

Related Phrases:

• ассоциация идей - "association of ideas" (used in intellectual or psychological contexts)
• объединение усилий - "joining of efforts" (collaboration or teamwork)
• связь времён - "connection of times" (a poetic or historical linkage)

Usage Notes:

• "Ассоциация" is the most direct translation for "association" in formal or organizational contexts but is less common in casual speech.
• "Объединение" implies a stronger sense of unity or merging and is often used for larger or more structured groups.
• "Связь" is more versatile but primarily used for abstract connections; it might not fit in contexts referring to physical organizations.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between these translations, as they are not always interchangeable.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "связь" to refer to a formal organization.
  Incorrect: "Связь врачей" (intended as "Association of Doctors").
  Correct: "Ассоциация врачей".
  Explanation: "Связь" refers to a connection or link, not a structured group.
• Error: Misplacing stress in "ассоциация".
  Incorrect: Stress on first syllable [ˈɐsətsɨjə].
  Correct: Stress on fourth syllable [ɐsətsɨˈatsɨjə].
  Explanation: Incorrect stress can make the word sound unnatural or unintelligible.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the term "объединение" often carries historical connotations related to Soviet-era unions or collectives, so it might evoke specific imagery in certain contexts. "Ассоциация", on the other hand, feels more modern and aligned with Western concepts of professional organizations.

Related Concepts:

• сообщество (community)
• организация (organization)
• партнёрство (partnership)