Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Command'

English Word: command

Key Russian Translations:

• команда [kɐˈmandə] - [Informal, Often used for team or instruction]
• приказ [prʲɪˈkas] - [Formal, Often used in military or authoritative contexts]
• управление [ʊprɐˈvlʲenʲɪjə] - [Formal, Refers to control or management]

Frequency: High (especially "команда" and "приказ")

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner-Intermediate for "команда"; B2 for "приказ" and "управление")

Pronunciation (Russian):

команда: [kɐˈmandə]

Note on команда: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'о' is reduced to a schwa sound in unstressed position.

приказ: [prʲɪˈkas]

Note on приказ: Stress on the second syllable. The 'р' is softly palatalized.

управление: [ʊprɐˈvlʲenʲɪjə]

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

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Order or Instruction (as a noun or verb)

Translation(s) & Context:

• приказ - Used in formal or military contexts to denote an order or directive.
• команда - Often used for a less formal instruction or a team command in sports.

Usage Examples:

• Генерал отдал приказ наступать.

  The general gave the command to advance.

• Тренер дал команду бежать быстрее.

  The coach gave the command to run faster.

• Я выполнил его приказ без вопросов.

  I followed his command without questions.

2. Control or Authority (as a noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• управление - Refers to control, management, or command over something (e.g., a system or organization).

Usage Examples:

• Управление кораблём требует опыта.

  Command of a ship requires experience.

• Он взял управление компанией на себя.

  He took command of the company.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

команда (noun, feminine):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	команда	команды
Genitive	команды	команд
Dative	команде	командам
Accusative	команду	команды
Instrumental	командой	командами
Prepositional	команде	командах

приказ (noun, masculine): Follows regular masculine noun declension patterns as shown above for "команда" with appropriate endings.

управление (noun, neuter): Follows regular neuter noun declension patterns. No plural form in most contexts as it often refers to an abstract concept.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for команда:

• группа (group, less formal)
• состав (line-up, often in sports)

Synonyms for приказ:

• распоряжение (directive, formal)
• указание (instruction, formal)

Antonyms for приказ:

• просьба (request, softer tone)

Related Phrases:

• отдать приказ - to give a command (formal order)
• выполнить команду - to carry out a command (instruction)
• взять управление - to take command (control)

Usage Notes:

• "Команда" is versatile and can mean both a team and a command/instruction, often in informal or sports contexts.
• "Приказ" is strictly formal and usually associated with authoritative or military orders. It should not be used in casual conversation.
• "Управление" is more abstract and refers to control or management rather than a direct order. Use it when discussing command over systems or organizations.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "приказ" in casual contexts. For example, saying "Дай мне приказ" (Give me a command) to a friend is incorrect and sounds overly formal or aggressive. Correct: Use "команда" as in "Дай мне команду."
• Error: Confusing "управление" with direct orders. For example, "Управление солдатами" might imply management but not issuing specific commands. Correct: Use "приказ" for direct orders to soldiers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the word "приказ" carries a strong connotation of hierarchy and authority, often tied to military or bureaucratic contexts. Historically, it is associated with Tsarist and Soviet decrees, so it may evoke a sense of strict obedience.

Related Concepts:

• власть (power)
• контроль (control)
• руководство (leadership)