Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'attachment'

English Word: attachment

Key Russian Translations:

• привязанность [prʲɪvʲɪˈzanəsʲtʲ] - [Emotional, Often Used for Affection or Bond]
• вложение [vlɐˈʐenʲɪjə] - [Technical, Often Used for Email or Document Attachments]
• приложение [prʲɪlɐˈʐenʲɪjə] - [Formal, Often Used for Appendices or Supplements]

Frequency: Medium (varies by context; "вложение" is common in digital contexts, "привязанность" in emotional ones)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "привязанность" and "вложение"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "приложение" due to formal usage

Pronunciation (Russian):

привязанность: [prʲɪvʲɪˈzanəsʲtʲ]

Note on привязанность: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "я" sounds like "ya" in "yard."

вложение: [vlɐˈʐenʲɪjə]

Note on вложение: The "ж" is a voiced fricative, similar to "s" in "measure."

приложение: [prʲɪlɐˈʐenʲɪjə]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Emotional Bond or Affection

Translation(s) & Context:

• привязанность - Used to describe a deep emotional connection, often between people or to objects/ideas.

Usage Examples:

• У неё сильная привязанность к своей собаке.

  She has a strong attachment to her dog.

• Его привязанность к родному городу вдохновляет.

  His attachment to his hometown is inspiring.

• Привязанность к прошлому иногда мешает двигаться вперёд.

  Attachment to the past sometimes hinders moving forward.

2. File or Document Added (e.g., Email)

Translation(s) & Context:

• вложение - Commonly used in digital communication for attached files.

Usage Examples:

• Проверьте вложение в письме, там важный документ.

  Check the attachment in the email; there’s an important document.

• Я отправил вам письмо с вложением.

  I sent you an email with an attachment.

• Не могу открыть вложение, файл повреждён.

  I can’t open the attachment; the file is corrupted.

3. Supplement or Appendix (e.g., in a Book or Report)

Translation(s) & Context:

• приложение - Refers to additional material, often in formal or academic contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Список терминов находится в приложении к книге.

  The list of terms is in the attachment (appendix) to the book.

• Приложение содержит дополнительные таблицы и графики.

  The attachment includes additional tables and charts.

• Ознакомьтесь с приложением на странице 45.

  Refer to the attachment on page 45.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

привязанность (feminine noun): Follows the first declension pattern in Russian. Below is the declension table for singular and plural forms.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	привязанность	привязанности
Genitive	привязанности	привязанностей
Dative	привязанности	привязанностям
Accusative	привязанность	привязанности
Instrumental	привязанностью	привязанностями
Prepositional	привязанности	привязанностях

вложение (neuter noun): Follows the second declension pattern. Declines regularly as a neuter noun.

приложение (neuter noun): Also follows the second declension pattern, similar to "вложение."

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for привязанность (Emotional Bond):

• любовь (love, often stronger)
• симпатия (sympathy, lighter emotion)
• преданность (devotion, implies loyalty)

Antonyms for привязанность:

• равнодушие (indifference)
• отчуждение (alienation)

Synonyms for вложение (File Attachment):

• файл (file, more general)

Related Phrases:

• чувство привязанности - A feeling of attachment (emotional bond).
• открыть вложение - To open an attachment (email or digital context).
• приложение к договору - Attachment to a contract (formal, legal context).

Usage Notes:

• "привязанность" is primarily used for emotional or sentimental attachments and should not be used for physical or digital attachments.
• "вложение" is the go-to term for email attachments or investments (e.g., financial context), making it very common in modern Russian.
• "приложение" is more formal and often appears in written or academic contexts, such as appendices in books or reports.
• Choosing the correct translation depends heavily on context—emotional, digital, or formal. Misusing these can lead to confusion, as they are not interchangeable.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "привязанность" for an email attachment. Incorrect: "Я отправил привязанность в письме." Correct: "Я отправил вложение в письме." (Explanation: "привязанность" implies an emotional bond, not a file.)
• Error: Using "вложение" for an appendix in a formal document. Incorrect: "Смотрите вложение на странице 10." Correct: "Смотрите приложение на странице 10." (Explanation: "вложение" is more technical/digital, while "приложение" fits formal supplements.)

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of "привязанность" often carries a deep emotional weight, reflecting the value placed on close personal connections and family ties. Expressing "привязанность" to someone or something is seen as a sincere and meaningful sentiment.

Related Concepts:

• любовь (love)
• дружба (friendship)
• документ (document, related to attachments in formal contexts)