Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Bulletin'

English Word: Bulletin

Key Russian Translations:

• бюллетень [bʲʊlʲɪˈtʲenʲ] - [Formal, Often used in official or informational contexts]
• объявление [ɐbjɪˈvlʲenʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Used for notices or announcements]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in formal and informational settings)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

бюллетень: [bʲʊlʲɪˈtʲenʲ]

Note on бюллетень: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "ю" sound is a distinct Russian vowel, pronounced like "yu."

объявление: [ɐbjɪˈvlʲenʲɪjə]

Note on объявление: Stress on the second syllable. The soft "л" requires a slight palatalization of the tongue.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Official Report or Newsletter

Translation(s) & Context:

• бюллетень - Used for formal reports, newsletters, or informational updates (e.g., weather bulletin, news bulletin).

Usage Examples:

• Метеорологический бюллетень сообщает о шторме.

  The meteorological bulletin reports a storm.

• Каждый месяц выходит бюллетень нашей компании.

  Our company bulletin is published every month.

• Бюллетень выборов будет опубликован завтра.

  The election bulletin will be published tomorrow.

2. Public Notice or Announcement

Translation(s) & Context:

• объявление - Refers to a public notice or announcement, often informal or community-based (e.g., a bulletin board notice).

Usage Examples:

• На доске висит объявление о собрании.

  There is a bulletin about the meeting on the board.

• Объявление о продаже квартиры было размещено вчера.

  The bulletin about the apartment sale was posted yesterday.

• Прочитайте объявление перед входом в зал.

  Read the bulletin before entering the hall.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

бюллетень (Masculine Noun):

объявление (Neuter Noun):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for бюллетень:

• отчёт
• сообщение

Note: "отчёт" is more formal and implies a detailed report, while "сообщение" is broader and can mean any message or communication.

Synonyms for объявление:

• уведомление
• афиша

Antonyms: None directly applicable for either term in most contexts.

Related Phrases:

• бюллетень новостей - News bulletin, often used in media contexts.
• выборный бюллетень - Ballot paper or voting bulletin, specific to elections.
• объявление о вакансии - Job vacancy bulletin or announcement.
• доска объявлений - Bulletin board, a common place for public notices.

Usage Notes:

• "бюллетень" is the more formal and specific term, often tied to official or structured information like newsletters or reports. It is not interchangeable with "объявление" in most contexts.
• "объявление" is broader and can refer to any kind of public notice or announcement, often less formal. It is commonly used for community or personal announcements.
• Pay attention to the grammatical case when using these nouns in sentences, as Russian relies heavily on case endings to convey meaning.

Common Errors:

• Mixing up бюллетень and объявление: English learners often use "бюллетень" for informal notices. Incorrect: "На доске бюллетень о продаже." Correct: "На доске объявление о продаже." (A bulletin on the board about a sale should be "объявление").
• Incorrect case usage: Using nominative case instead of the required case. Incorrect: "Я прочитал бюллетень о погоде." Correct: "Я прочитал бюллетень о погоде." (Here it's correct, but learners often fail to adjust endings in other contexts.)

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, "бюллетень" often carries a Soviet-era connotation, especially in contexts like "выборный бюллетень" (voting ballot), reflecting historical bureaucratic language. "объявление," on the other hand, is frequently seen in everyday life, such as on community boards or online platforms, reflecting a practical, accessible tone.

Related Concepts:

• сообщение (message)
• новость (news)
• информация (information)