Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Chargeable'

English Word: Chargeable

Key Russian Translations:

• платный [ˈplatnɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• облагаемый [ɐblɐˈɡaɪmɨj] - [Formal, Legal/Financial Context, Adjective]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

платный: [ˈplatnɨj]

Note on платный: Stress falls on the first syllable. The final 'й' is a soft consonant sound, common in Russian adjectives.

облагаемый: [ɐblɐˈɡaɪmɨj]

Note on облагаемый: Stress on the third syllable. Pay attention to the soft 'л' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Subject to Payment (e.g., services or fees)

Translation(s) & Context:

• платный - Used for services, access, or items that require payment (e.g., toll roads, paid subscriptions).

Usage Examples:

• Это платный вход в музей.

  This is a chargeable entry to the museum.

• Платная парковка находится за углом.

  Chargeable parking is around the corner.

• У них есть платные курсы для студентов.

  They offer chargeable courses for students.

2. Liable to be Charged (e.g., taxes or fees)

Translation(s) & Context:

• облагаемый - Primarily used in legal or financial contexts, such as taxes or duties.

Usage Examples:

• Этот доход облагаемый налогом.

  This income is chargeable to tax.

• Товары, облагаемые пошлиной, требуют декларации.

  Goods chargeable with duty require a declaration.

• Некоторые услуги не облагаемы налогом.

  Some services are not chargeable to tax.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

платный (Adjective): Declines according to standard Russian adjective rules based on gender, number, and case.

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	платный	платная	платное	платные
Genitive	платного	платной	платного	платных

Note: Other cases follow similar patterns. Refer to standard Russian grammar resources for full declension.

облагаемый (Adjective): Follows similar adjective declension rules as above.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for платный:

• оплачиваемый - Often used for services or work that is paid for.
• возмездный - Formal, legal term for something involving compensation.

Antonyms for платный:

• бесплатный - Free of charge.

Synonyms for облагаемый:

• подлежащий обложению - Subject to taxation or fees.

Antonyms for облагаемый:

• необлагаемый - Not subject to charge/tax.

Related Phrases:

• платный доступ - Chargeable access (e.g., to online content).
• платная услуга - Chargeable service (e.g., professional services).
• облагаемый налогом доход - Chargeable income (subject to tax).

Usage Notes:

• платный is the more common and versatile translation for "chargeable" when referring to paid services or items. It is used in everyday contexts.
• облагаемый is highly specific to legal or financial contexts, especially taxation. It is rarely used in casual conversation.
• Be cautious about gender and case agreement when using these adjectives in Russian sentences, as they must match the noun they describe.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using платный in a tax-related context.
  Incorrect: Этот доход платный. (This income is chargeable.)
  Correct: Этот доход облагаемый налогом. (This income is chargeable to tax.)
  Explanation: платный implies something requiring payment, not liability to taxation.
• Error: Incorrect adjective agreement.
  Incorrect: Платное услуга. (Chargeable service.)
  Correct: Платная услуга. (Chargeable service.)
  Explanation: услуга is feminine, so the adjective must be платная.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, the concept of "chargeable" services (платный) is often explicitly stated in public spaces, such as parking lots or museums, to avoid confusion with free services. Additionally, tax-related terminology like облагаемый is common in bureaucratic or legal discussions, reflecting the importance of formal documentation in such contexts.

Related Concepts:

• бесплатный - Free of charge.
• налог - Tax.
• пошлина - Duty/fee.