Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Boardroom'

English Word: boardroom

Key Russian Translations:

• зал заседаний [zal zasedaniy] - [Formal, Plural]
• конференц-зал [konferents-zal] - [Formal, Neutral]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

зал заседаний: [zal zasedaniy]

Note on зал заседаний: Stress falls on the second syllable of "заседаний" (za-se-DA-niy).

конференц-зал: [konferents-zal]

Note on конференц-зал: Stress is on the second syllable of "конференц" (kon-fe-RENTS).

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A room for business meetings (Primary Meaning)

Translation(s) & Context:

• зал заседаний - Used in formal business or corporate contexts to refer to a room where board meetings or important discussions take place.
• конференц-зал - Often used for larger meeting rooms designed for conferences or presentations, slightly broader in scope.

Usage Examples:

• Совещание директоров пройдет в зале заседаний в 10 утра.

  The board meeting will take place in the boardroom at 10 a.m.

• Мы арендовали конференц-зал для презентации нового продукта.

  We rented a conference room for the presentation of the new product.

• В зале заседаний обсуждаются только стратегические вопросы.

  Only strategic issues are discussed in the boardroom.

• Конференц-зал оснащен современным оборудованием.

  The conference room is equipped with modern technology.

• Зал заседаний был закрыт на ремонт всю прошлую неделю.

  The boardroom was closed for repairs all last week.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

зал заседаний (Noun, Masculine, Plural in nominative):

Note: "заседаний" is the genitive plural form of "заседание" (meeting), used as a modifier here.

конференц-зал (Noun, Masculine, Singular in nominative): Follows the same declension pattern as "зал" above.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• переговорная (more informal, often used for smaller meeting rooms)
• комната для совещаний (neutral, descriptive)

Note on Synonyms: "переговорная" is often used in modern office settings for smaller or less formal spaces compared to "зал заседаний".

Antonyms:

• кабинет (office, smaller private space)

Related Phrases:

• провести совещание в зале заседаний - to hold a meeting in the boardroom
• забронировать конференц-зал - to book a conference room
• обсуждение в зале заседаний - discussion in the boardroom

Usage Notes:

• "зал заседаний" is the most direct translation for "boardroom" in the context of corporate or executive meetings, implying a formal setting.
• "конференц-зал" can refer to a boardroom but is more commonly associated with larger spaces for conferences or events; it may not always imply the same level of exclusivity as "зал заседаний".
• Choose "зал заседаний" when referring specifically to a room for high-level decision-making or board meetings.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "комната" (room) alone instead of "зал заседаний" or "конференц-зал".
  Incorrect: Совещание в комнате.
  Correct: Совещание в зале заседаний.
  Explanation: "Комната" is too generic and informal for a boardroom context; it typically refers to a smaller, everyday room.
• Error: Misusing singular/plural forms.
  Incorrect: Зал заседания (singular "заседания").
  Correct: Зал заседаний (plural "заседаний").
  Explanation: The phrase traditionally uses the genitive plural "заседаний" to imply a space for multiple meetings.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian corporate culture, the "зал заседаний" often carries a sense of authority and exclusivity, typically associated with high-level decision-making. It is less common in smaller companies, where meetings might simply happen in a "переговорная" (negotiation room). Understanding this distinction can help in navigating formal business settings in Russia.

Related Concepts:

• совещание (meeting)
• конференция (conference)
• переговоры (negotiations)