Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Club'

English Word: club

Key Russian Translations:

• клуб [klub] - [General, Neutral]
• объединение [ɐbjɪdʲɪˈnʲenʲɪjə] - [Formal, Often for associations]
• кружок [krʊˈʒok] - [Informal, Small group or hobby circle]

Frequency: High (for "клуб") / Medium (for "объединение" and "кружок")

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for "клуб") / B1 (Intermediate for "объединение" and "кружок")

Pronunciation (Russian):

клуб: [klub]

Note on клуб: Stress on the single syllable; pronounced similarly to the English word "club".

объединение: [ɐbjɪdʲɪˈnʲenʲɪjə]

Note on объединение: Stress on the fourth syllable; soft consonants require attention.

кружок: [krʊˈʒok]

Note on кружок: Stress on the second syllable; the "zh" sound is like the 's' in "measure".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A group or organization for shared interests or activities

Translation(s) & Context:

• клуб - Commonly used for sports clubs, social clubs, or interest groups.
• объединение - Used in formal contexts for associations or unions.
• кружок - Refers to smaller, often informal hobby or study groups.

Usage Examples:

• Я вступил в шахматный клуб.

  I joined a chess club.

• Это объединение защищает права рабочих.

  This association protects workers' rights.

• Мы создали кружок любителей поэзии.

  We started a poetry lovers' circle.

• В нашем клубе проводятся еженедельные встречи.

  Our club holds weekly meetings.

• Кружок рисования открыт для всех желающих.

  The drawing circle is open to everyone interested.

2. A place for entertainment or nightlife

Translation(s) & Context:

• клуб - Refers to nightclubs or entertainment venues.

Usage Examples:

• Мы пошли в клуб танцевать.

  We went to a club to dance.

• Этот клуб популярен среди молодёжи.

  This club is popular among young people.

• В клубе играет живая музыка каждую пятницу.

  The club has live music every Friday.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

клуб (noun, masculine):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	клуб	клубы
Genitive	клуба	клубов
Dative	клубу	клубам
Accusative	клуб	клубы
Instrumental	клубом	клубами
Prepositional	о клубе	о клубах

объединение (noun, neuter): Regular declension for neuter nouns ending in -ие. Key forms include Nominative singular: объединение, Genitive singular: объединения, Plural: объединения.

кружок (noun, masculine): Regular declension for masculine nouns. Key forms include Nominative singular: кружок, Genitive singular: кружка, Plural: кружки.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for клуб:

• сообщество (community, group)
• ассоциация (association - more formal)

Note: "сообщество" often implies a broader or online community, while "ассоциация" is more formal and organizational.

Antonyms for клуб:

• одиночество (solitude - in the context of lack of group affiliation)

Related Phrases:

• спортивный клуб - Sports club (a place or group for sports activities)
• ночной клуб - Nightclub (a venue for entertainment and dancing)
• клуб по интересам - Interest club (a group focused on a shared hobby)

Usage Notes:

• "клуб" is the most versatile and commonly used term for "club" in Russian, covering both organizational groups and entertainment venues.
• Use "объединение" in formal contexts, especially when referring to professional or political associations.
• "кружок" is more specific to small, informal groups, often related to hobbies or education, and may sound diminutive or endearing.
• Be mindful of context when translating "club" as a nightlife venue; "клуб" is the only appropriate term in this sense.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "кружок" for a large or formal organization. Incorrect: "кружок инженеров" (circle of engineers). Correct: "клуб инженеров" or "объединение инженеров".
• Error: Misusing "объединение" for a casual or entertainment context. Incorrect: "ночной объединение" (night association). Correct: "ночной клуб" (nightclub).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "клуб" often evokes the Soviet-era "дом культуры" (house of culture), where community clubs and activities were hosted. Today, "клуб" is widely used for modern social and entertainment spaces, reflecting a blend of historical and contemporary connotations.

Related Concepts:

• сообщество (community)
• организация (organization)
• группа (group)