Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Bookkeeping'

English Word: bookkeeping

Key Russian Translations:

• бухгалтерия [bʊxɡɐlʲˈtʲerʲɪjə] - [Formal, Often refers to the department or field]
• бухгалтерский учёт [bʊxɡɐlʲˈtʲerskʲɪj ʊˈtɕot] - [Formal, Refers to the process or system]

Frequency: Medium (Common in business and financial contexts)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate, due to specialized vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

бухгалтерия: [bʊxɡɐlʲˈtʲerʲɪjə]

Note on бухгалтерия: Stress falls on the third syllable ('te'). The 'г' is pronounced as a voiced fricative.

бухгалтерский учёт: [bʊxɡɐlʲˈtʲerskʲɪj ʊˈtɕot]

Note on бухгалтерский учёт: Two-word phrase with stress on 'te' in the first word and 'tɕot' in the second.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. The activity or occupation of keeping financial records

Translation(s) & Context:

• бухгалтерский учёт - Used to describe the systematic process of recording financial transactions.

Usage Examples:

• Бухгалтерский учёт требует внимания к деталям.

  Bookkeeping requires attention to detail.

• Она изучает бухгалтерский учёт в университете.

  She is studying bookkeeping at university.

• В малом бизнесе бухгалтерский учёт часто ведётся вручную.

  In small businesses, bookkeeping is often done manually.

2. The department or office handling financial records

Translation(s) & Context:

• бухгалтерия - Refers to the department or office responsible for financial records.

Usage Examples:

• Я работаю в бухгалтерии крупной компании.

  I work in the bookkeeping department of a large company.

• Бухгалтерия находится на третьем этаже.

  The bookkeeping office is on the third floor.

• Все счета нужно отправить в бухгалтерию.

  All invoices must be sent to the bookkeeping department.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

бухгалтерия (Noun, Feminine):

Case	Singular
Nominative	бухгалтерия
Genitive	бухгалтерии
Dative	бухгалтерии
Accusative	бухгалтерию
Instrumental	бухгалтерией
Prepositional	о бухгалтерии

Note: No plural form as it typically refers to a singular department or concept.

бухгалтерский учёт (Compound Phrase):

The adjective "бухгалтерский" declines according to gender, number, and case when modifying a noun, while "учёт" (masculine noun) declines as follows:

Case	Singular
Nominative	учёт
Genitive	учёта
Dative	учёту

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for бухгалтерия (department):

• финансовый отдел

Note: "финансовый отдел" may imply a broader financial department, not strictly bookkeeping.

Synonyms for бухгалтерский учёт (process):

• финансовый учёт

Antonyms: None directly applicable.

Related Phrases:

• вести бухгалтерию - To manage bookkeeping (refers to handling financial records).
• отчёт для бухгалтерии - Report for the bookkeeping department.
• бухгалтерский баланс - Balance sheet (a key document in bookkeeping).

Usage Notes:

• "бухгалтерия" is primarily used to refer to the department or office, while "бухгалтерский учёт" refers to the actual process or system of bookkeeping.
• Both terms are formal and mostly used in professional or business contexts. They are rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing work.
• When speaking generally about the field or job, "бухгалтерский учёт" is more appropriate. For a specific office or team, use "бухгалтерия".

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "бухгалтерия" to mean the process of bookkeeping.
  Incorrect: Я занимаюсь бухгалтерией.
  Correct: Я занимаюсь бухгалтерским учётом.
  Explanation: "бухгалтерия" refers to the department, not the activity.
• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation, e.g., stressing the first syllable of "бухгалтерия".
  Explanation: Correct stress is on the third syllable [bʊxɡɐlʲˈtʲerʲɪjə].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, bookkeeping ("бухгалтерский учёт") is considered a critical and respected profession, often associated with precision and responsibility. The role of a "бухгалтер" (bookkeeper/accountant) is highly valued in businesses, and the term "бухгалтерия" may evoke images of strict, detail-oriented work environments.

Related Concepts:

• бухгалтер (bookkeeper/accountant)
• финансы (finances)
• налоги (taxes)