Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Bargain'

English Word: Bargain

Key Russian Translations:

• выгодная сделка [ˈvɨɡədnəjə ˈsdʲelkə] - [Formal, Often used in business contexts]
• торг [tork] - [Neutral, Refers to the act of bargaining or negotiation]
• сделка [ˈsdʲelkə] - [Neutral, General term for a deal or transaction]
• дешёвка [dʲɪˈʂofkə] - [Informal, Colloquial, Often implies something very cheap]

Frequency: Medium (Common in trade and everyday shopping contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "выгодная сделка" and "сделка"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "торг" and "дешёвка" due to contextual nuances

Pronunciation (Russian):

выгодная сделка: [ˈvɨɡədnəjə ˈsdʲelkə]

Note on выгодная сделка: Stress falls on the first syllable of "выгодная" and the first syllable of "сделка".

торг: [tork]

Note on торг: Short and sharp pronunciation; the "r" is rolled slightly.

сделка: [ˈsdʲelkə]

дешёвка: [dʲɪˈʂofkə]

Audio: []

Meanings and Usage:

1. A good deal or advantageous purchase (noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• выгодная сделка - Used for a profitable or advantageous deal, often in formal or business contexts.
• сделка - General term for any deal or transaction, neutral in tone.

Usage Examples:

• Это была очень выгодная сделка для нашей компании.

  This was a very profitable deal for our company.

• Я нашёл эту куртку по выгодной сделке на распродаже.

  I found this jacket at a bargain during the sale.

• Мы заключили сделку с поставщиком.

  We made a deal with the supplier.

2. The act of negotiating a price (noun/verb)

Translation(s) & Context:

• торг - Refers specifically to the process of bargaining or haggling, often at markets.

Usage Examples:

• На рынке всегда есть место для торга.

  There’s always room for bargaining at the market.

• Торг был долгим, но мы договорились о цене.

  The bargaining was long, but we agreed on a price.

3. Something very cheap (noun, colloquial)

Translation(s) & Context:

• дешёвка - Informal, often used to describe something bought at a very low price, sometimes with a slightly derogatory tone.

Usage Examples:

• Этот телефон — настоящая дешёвка, но он работает.

  This phone is a real bargain, but it works.

• Я купил эти туфли за дешёвку на рынке.

  I bought these shoes for a steal at the market.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

1. выгодная сделка (Noun Phrase):

"выгодная" is a feminine adjective modifying "сделка" (feminine noun). Both must agree in gender, number, and case.

2. торг (Masculine Noun): Regular declension for masculine inanimate nouns.

3. сделка (Feminine Noun): See table above for full declension.

4. дешёвка (Feminine Noun): Regular declension, similar to "сделка".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for "выгодная сделка" or "сделка":

• соглашение (agreement)
• договор (contract)

Note: "соглашение" is more formal and often used in legal contexts, while "договор" implies a written contract.

Synonyms for "торг":

• переговоры (negotiations)

Antonyms:

• убыток (loss, opposite of a profitable deal)

Related Phrases:

• заключить сделку - To make a deal or close a transaction.
• торг уместен - Bargaining is acceptable (common phrase at markets).
• выгодное предложение - A profitable offer.

Usage Notes:

• "выгодная сделка" is the closest direct translation for "bargain" as a good deal, but it is more formal than the English term. Use it in business or serious shopping contexts.
• "торг" specifically refers to the act of bargaining and is not a direct substitute for "bargain" as a noun meaning a cheap item. It’s common in markets or informal negotiations.
• "дешёвка" carries a colloquial tone and can sometimes imply low quality alongside low price. Use with caution to avoid offending.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "торг" to mean a cheap item (e.g., saying "Это торг" for "This is a bargain"). Correction: Use "выгодная сделка" or "дешёвка" instead. "Торг" only refers to the act of negotiation.
• Error: Overusing "дешёвка" in formal contexts, as it can sound derogatory. Correction: Reserve "дешёвка" for casual, informal settings.

Cultural Notes:

Bargaining ("торг") is a common practice in Russian markets and flea markets, especially in smaller towns or with independent vendors. However, it is less common in modern stores or chains, where prices are typically fixed. Knowing how to negotiate politely is a valuable skill in certain shopping contexts in Russia.

Related Concepts:

• цена (price)
• скидка (discount)
• покупка (purchase)