Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Carrier'

English Word: carrier

Key Russian Translations:

• перевозчик [pʲɪrʲɪˈvoʂtɕɪk] - [Formal, Often used for companies or individuals transporting goods/passengers]
• носитель [nɐˈsʲitʲɪlʲ] - [Formal/Neutral, Used for carrier of information, disease, or traits]

Frequency: Medium (both terms are used in specific contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "перевозчик"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "носитель" due to abstract uses

Pronunciation (Russian):

перевозчик: [pʲɪrʲɪˈvoʂtɕɪk]

Note on перевозчик: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "щ" sound is a soft "shch" unique to Russian.

носитель: [nɐˈsʲitʲɪlʲ]

Note on носитель: Stress on the second syllable. The soft "лʲ" requires a palatalized pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Carrier as a Transporter (Person/Company)

Translation(s) & Context:

• перевозчик - Used for individuals or companies involved in transportation of goods or passengers.

Usage Examples:

• Этот перевозчик доставляет грузы по всей стране.

  This carrier delivers goods across the country.

• Перевозчик повысил цены на билеты.

  The carrier raised ticket prices.

• Мы выбрали надежного перевозчика для перевозки мебели.

  We chose a reliable carrier to transport the furniture.

2. Carrier as a Bearer (of Information/Disease/Traits)

Translation(s) & Context:

• носитель - Refers to someone or something carrying information, a disease, or genetic traits.

Usage Examples:

• Он является носителем этого вируса.

  He is a carrier of this virus.

• Носитель языка может объяснить тонкости произношения.

  A native speaker (carrier of the language) can explain pronunciation nuances.

• Носители генетических мутаций часто не знают об этом.

  Carriers of genetic mutations often don’t know about it.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

перевозчик (Noun, Masculine, Animate):

носитель (Noun, Masculine, Animate):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for перевозчик:

• транспортёр
• доставщик

Note: "транспортёр" often refers to machinery, while "доставщик" is more informal and individual-focused.

Synonyms for носитель:

• владелец (in specific contexts like "carrier of knowledge")
• переносчик (for diseases)

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

Related Phrases:

• перевозчик грузов - Carrier of goods (used for logistics companies).
• носитель информации - Carrier of information (used in IT or abstract contexts).
• носитель языка - Native speaker (literally "carrier of the language").

Usage Notes:

• The choice between "перевозчик" and "носитель" depends entirely on context. Use "перевозчик" for physical transportation and "носитель" for abstract or biological carrying.
• "носитель" is more versatile and can appear in formal, scientific, or everyday contexts, while "перевозчик" is mostly restricted to business or logistics.
• Be cautious with gender agreement when using these nouns in sentences, as both are masculine but can refer to females with appropriate context.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "перевозчик" for abstract concepts like carrying a virus. Incorrect: Этот человек — перевозчик вируса. Correct: Этот человек — носитель вируса.
• Error: Using "носитель" for a transportation company. Incorrect: Эта компания — носитель грузов. Correct: Эта компания — перевозчик грузов.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the term "носитель языка" (native speaker) is a common and culturally significant phrase, reflecting the importance of language as a carrier of cultural identity. It’s often used in discussions about language learning and preservation.

Related Concepts:

• транспорт (transport)
• перенос (transfer)
• доставка (delivery)