Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'board'

English Word: board

Key Russian Translations:

• доска [ˈdoskə] - [General, Neutral]
• табло [tɐˈblo] - [Informal, Used for display boards like scoreboards]
• совет [sɐˈvʲet] - [Formal, Used for governing or advisory boards]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate, varies by context and translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

доска: [ˈdoskə]

Note on доска: Stress on the first syllable; the 'o' sounds like the 'o' in 'dog'.

табло: [tɐˈblo]

Note on табло: Stress on the second syllable; 'a' is reduced in the first syllable.

совет: [sɐˈvʲet]

Note on совет: Stress on the second syllable; 'e' is pronounced as 'ye'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A flat piece of material (e.g., wood, for writing or construction)

Translation(s) & Context:

• доска - Commonly used for a wooden board, blackboard, or similar flat surfaces.

Usage Examples:

• Учитель пишет на доске мелом.

  The teacher writes on the board with chalk.

• Мы купили доску для полки.

  We bought a board for the shelf.

• Доска была скользкой после дождя.

  The board was slippery after the rain.

2. A display or information board (e.g., scoreboard, notice board)

Translation(s) & Context:

• табло - Refers to electronic or display boards showing information like scores or schedules.

Usage Examples:

• На табло высветился счёт игры.

  The game score appeared on the scoreboard.

• Табло в аэропорту показывает задержки.

  The board at the airport shows delays.

3. A group of people managing or advising (e.g., board of directors)

Translation(s) & Context:

• совет - Used in formal contexts for advisory or governing bodies.

Usage Examples:

• Совет директоров принял решение.

  The board of directors made a decision.

• Она член совета школы.

  She is a member of the school board.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

доска (noun, feminine):

табло (noun, neuter): Invariable in singular and plural (табло remains the same across cases).

совет (noun, masculine): Follows regular masculine noun declension; stress shifts in some forms (e.g., plural nominative: советы).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for доска:

• плита (slab, in construction contexts)
• панель (panel, in specific contexts)

Note: 'плита' often implies a thicker or larger piece than 'доска'.

Antonyms for доска:

• No direct antonyms; context-dependent.

Related Phrases:

• школьная доска - School blackboard or chalkboard.
• табло счёта - Scoreboard (used in sports).
• совет директоров - Board of directors (formal business context).

Usage Notes:

• The choice between 'доска', 'табло', and 'совет' depends strictly on context. 'Доска' is the most general term for a physical board, while 'табло' is specific to display boards, and 'совет' is restricted to organizational or advisory groups.
• 'Совет' can also mean 'advice' in other contexts, so ensure the context is clear when translating 'board' as a group.
• Pay attention to gender and case agreement when using these nouns in sentences, especially with 'доска' (feminine) and 'совет' (masculine).

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'доска' for a scoreboard. Incorrect: "На доске показан счёт." Correct: "На табло показан счёт." (Use 'табло' for display boards like scoreboards.)
• Error: Using 'совет' for a physical board. Incorrect: "Я пишу на совете." Correct: "Я пишу на доске." ('Совет' refers to a group, not a physical object.)

Cultural Notes:

In Russian schools, 'доска' (blackboard) is a central element of the classroom, often associated with traditional teaching methods. Students may be called to the 'доска' to solve problems in front of the class, which can carry a cultural connotation of public performance or scrutiny.

Related Concepts:

• мел (chalk, used with 'доска')
• маркер (marker, for whiteboards)
• заседание (meeting, related to 'совет')