Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Cheque'

English Word: Cheque

Key Russian Translations:

• чек [tʃek] - [Formal, Common]
• чековый [tʃeˈkovɨj] - [Adjective, Related to cheques]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner to Intermediate for "чек"; B1 for "чековый")

Pronunciation (Russian):

чек: [tʃek]

Note on чек: The stress is on the single syllable. Pronounce the 'ч' as 'ch' in 'church'.

чековый: [tʃeˈkovɨj]

Note on чековый: Stress falls on the second syllable. The ending varies based on grammatical case and gender.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A written order to pay a sum of money (bank cheque)

Translation(s) & Context:

• чек - Used in formal and banking contexts to refer to a cheque as a financial instrument.

Usage Examples:

• Я выписал чек на сумму 5000 рублей.

  I wrote a cheque for 5000 rubles.

• Банк принял мой чек без проблем.

  The bank accepted my cheque without issues.

• Чек должен быть подписан владельцем счета.

  The cheque must be signed by the account holder.

2. Related to cheques (adjective form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• чековый - Used as an adjective to describe something related to cheques, e.g., cheque account.

Usage Examples:

• У меня есть чековый счет в этом банке.

  I have a cheque account at this bank.

• Чековая книжка у меня всегда под рукой.

  I always keep my chequebook handy.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

чек (noun, masculine):

чековый (adjective): Declines based on gender, number, and case. For example, masculine nominative singular is "чековый", feminine is "чековая", neuter is "чековое", and plural is "чековые".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for чек:

• платёжный документ (payment document - broader term)

Note: "платёжный документ" is less specific and can refer to other payment forms.

Antonyms for чек:

• наличные (cash)

Related Phrases:

• выписать чек - To write a cheque.
• чековая книжка - Chequebook.
• чековый счет - Cheque account.

Usage Notes:

• "чек" is the direct and most common translation for "cheque" in the context of a banking instrument. It is used in formal and written contexts.
• "чековый" is an adjective and should be used when describing things related to cheques (e.g., cheque account or chequebook).
• In modern Russian, "чек" can also mean "receipt" in informal contexts (e.g., a shop receipt). Be mindful of the context to avoid confusion.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "чек" to mean "check" as in "to verify". The correct word for "to check" is "проверить".
  Incorrect: Я хочу чек, правильно ли это. (I want to cheque if this is correct.)
  Correct: Я хочу проверить, правильно ли это. (I want to check if this is correct.)
• Error: Confusing "чек" (cheque) with "чек" (receipt). Ensure the context is clear, or use "кассовый чек" for receipt if needed.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, cheques are not as commonly used for personal transactions as in some Western countries. Bank transfers and cash are often preferred. The concept of a "cheque" might be more familiar in business or formal banking contexts.

Related Concepts:

• банковский перевод (bank transfer)
• наличные (cash)
• платёжное поручение (payment order)