Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Cluster'

English Word: cluster

Key Russian Translations:

• кластер [ˈklastər] - [Formal, Borrowed Term, Often Used in Technical Contexts]
• группа [ˈɡrupːə] - [Neutral, General Use]
• скопление [skɐˈplʲenʲɪjə] - [Formal, Often Used for Physical or Abstract Accumulations]

Frequency: Medium (especially "группа"; "кластер" and "скопление" are less frequent in everyday speech)

Difficulty: A2 for "группа" (Beginner-Intermediate); B2 for "кластер" and "скопление" (Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

кластер: [ˈklastər]

Note on кластер: Stress on the first syllable; a direct borrowing from English, often used in scientific or tech contexts.

группа: [ˈɡrupːə]

Note on группа: Stress on the first syllable; the double "п" is pronounced with a slight emphasis.

скопление: [skɐˈplʲenʲɪjə]

Note on скопление: Stress on the second syllable; the soft "л" requires a palatalized pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A Group or Collection of Similar Things or People (Physical or Abstract)

Translation(s) & Context:

• группа - Commonly used for a group of people or objects in general contexts.
• скопление - Refers to a physical or abstract accumulation, often with a sense of density or mass.

Usage Examples:

• В классе есть группа талантливых студентов.

  There is a cluster of talented students in the class.

• На карте видно скопление звёзд.

  A cluster of stars is visible on the map.

• Группа туристов собралась у входа в музей.

  A cluster of tourists gathered at the museum entrance.

2. A Technical Term (e.g., in Computing or Science)

Translation(s) & Context:

• кластер - Specifically used in technical fields like computing (e.g., server clusters) or linguistics.

Usage Examples:

• Этот серверный кластер обеспечивает высокую производительность.

  This server cluster ensures high performance.

• Кластер согласных в этом слове затрудняет произношение.

  The consonant cluster in this word makes pronunciation difficult.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

кластер (Masculine Noun): Borrowed term, follows standard masculine noun declension.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	кластер	кластеры
Genitive	кластера	кластеров
Dative	кластеру	кластерам

группа (Feminine Noun): Regular feminine noun declension.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	группа	группы
Genitive	группы	групп
Dative	группе	группам

скопление (Neuter Noun): Regular neuter noun declension.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for группа:

• коллектив
• команда

Note: "коллектив" often implies a work or organized group, while "команда" is used for teams.

Antonyms for группа:

• одиночка

Related Phrases:

• группа поддержки - Support group or cheerleading squad.
• скопление людей - Crowd or gathering of people.
• кластер серверов - Cluster of servers (technical context).

Usage Notes:

• "кластер" is a direct borrowing from English and is primarily used in specialized contexts like technology or science. Avoid using it for everyday groupings.
• "группа" is the most versatile and common translation for "cluster" when referring to a group of people or things.
• "скопление" often carries a connotation of density or accumulation, making it more specific than "группа".

Common Errors:

Error 1: Using "кластер" in non-technical contexts.

Incorrect: У нас есть кластер друзей. (We have a cluster of friends.)

Correct: У нас есть группа друзей. (We have a group of friends.)

Explanation: "кластер" sounds unnatural and overly formal outside technical fields.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the concept of "группа" often carries a sense of community or collective identity, reflecting cultural values of togetherness, especially in educational or workplace settings.

Related Concepts:

• коллектив
• сообщество
• объединение