Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Attach'

English Word: attach

Key Russian Translations:

• прикрепить [prʲɪkrʲɪˈpʲitʲ] - [Formal, Often used for physical or digital attachment]
• приложить [prʲɪlɐˈʐɨtʲ] - [Formal/Informal, Often used for attaching documents or efforts]
• присоединить [prʲɪsɐjɪˈdʲinʲɪtʲ] - [Formal, Often used for joining or connecting something]

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

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate; varies slightly by translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

прикрепить: [prʲɪkrʲɪˈpʲitʲ]

Note on прикрепить: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'р' sound is rolled, and 'и' is pronounced as a short 'i'.

приложить: [prʲɪlɐˈʐɨtʲ]

Note on приложить: The 'ж' is a voiced fricative, similar to 's' in 'measure'. Stress on the third syllable.

присоединить: [prʲɪsɐjɪˈdʲinʲɪtʲ]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To fasten or fix something to another object

Translation(s) & Context:

• прикрепить - Used for physically or digitally fastening (e.g., attaching a file or pinning something).

Usage Examples:

• Пожалуйста, прикрепите файл к письму.

  Please attach the file to the email.

• Я прикрепил записку к доске.

  I attached a note to the board.

• Прикрепите этот значок к куртке.

  Attach this badge to the jacket.

2. To include or add something (e.g., documents, effort)

Translation(s) & Context:

• приложить - Used for adding documents or applying effort/attention to something.

Usage Examples:

• К заявлению нужно приложить копию паспорта.

  You need to attach a copy of your passport to the application.

• Она приложила много усилий к этому проекту.

  She attached (put in) a lot of effort to this project.

3. To connect or join something/someone

Translation(s) & Context:

• присоединить - Used for connecting or joining objects, territories, or groups.

Usage Examples:

• Мы присоединили новый модуль к системе.

  We attached a new module to the system.

• Присоедините этот шланг к крану.

  Attach this hose to the faucet.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

прикрепить (Verb, Perfective): This verb follows regular conjugation patterns for perfective verbs in Russian. It is often paired with the imperfective form "прикреплять" for ongoing actions.

Person	Present (Imperfective: прикреплять)	Past (Perfective: прикрепить)	Future (Perfective)
Я (I)	прикрепляю	прикрепил/прикрепила	прикреплю
Ты (You, sing.)	прикрепляешь	прикрепил/прикрепила	прикрепишь
Он/Она/Оно (He/She/It)	прикрепляет	прикрепил/прикрепила/прикрепило	прикрепит

приложить (Verb, Perfective): Similar to "прикрепить", it is perfective and paired with "прикладывать" (imperfective). Follows regular conjugation.

присоединить (Verb, Perfective): Perfective verb, paired with "присоединять" (imperfective). Regular conjugation.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for прикрепить:

• закрепить (to fasten or secure)
• прицепить (to hook or hitch, more informal)

Note: "закрепить" often implies making something permanent, while "прицепить" is more casual and temporary.

Antonyms for прикрепить:

• открепить (to detach)
• отсоединить (to disconnect)

Related Phrases:

• прикрепить к делу - "to attach to the case" (used in legal or formal contexts)
• приложить усилия - "to attach efforts" (to make an effort)
• присоединить к группе - "to attach to a group" (to include or join)

Usage Notes:

• "прикрепить" is the most common translation for physical or digital attachment, such as attaching files or objects.
• "приложить" often carries a figurative sense, as in attaching effort or attention, though it can also mean attaching documents.
• "присоединить" is typically used for connecting larger entities or concepts, like joining groups or attaching components.
• All three verbs are perfective, meaning they denote a completed action. Use their imperfective forms (прикреплять, прикладывать, присоединять) for ongoing or repeated actions.

Common Errors:

Error 1: Confusing perfective and imperfective forms.

Incorrect: Я прикрепляю файл вчера. (Using imperfective for a completed past action)

Correct: Я прикрепил файл вчера. (Using perfective for a completed past action)

Explanation: Perfective verbs like "прикрепить" are used for one-time, completed actions, especially in the past. Imperfective forms like "прикреплять" describe ongoing or habitual actions.

Error 2: Misusing "приложить" for physical attachment.

Incorrect: Приложи этот лист к стене. (Sounds unnatural)

Correct: Прикрепи этот лист к стене. (Natural for physical attachment)

Explanation: "приложить" is better for abstract or document-related attachment, not physical fastening.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the concept of "attaching" effort ("приложить усилия") is a common expression reflecting a cultural emphasis on diligence and perseverance. It is often used in formal or motivational contexts to encourage hard work.

Related Concepts:

• соединить (to connect)
• добавить (to add)
• включить (to include)