Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Communique'

English Word: Communique

Key Russian Translations:

• коммюнике [kəmʲuˈnʲikʲe] - [Formal, Official Communication]
• сообщение [sə�ɐbˈɕːenʲɪjə] - [Neutral, General Message]

Frequency: Medium (used in formal or journalistic contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for "коммюнике"; B1 (Beginner-Intermediate) for "сообщение"

Pronunciation (Russian):

коммюнике: [kəmʲuˈnʲikʲe]

Note on коммюнике: Stress falls on the last syllable, which is typical for borrowed words in Russian.

сообщение: [səɐbˈɕːenʲɪjə]

Note on сообщение: The double 'щ' sound can be tricky for non-native speakers; it’s a soft, prolonged 'shch' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Official Statement or Bulletin

Translation(s) & Context:

• коммюнике - Used in formal, diplomatic, or governmental contexts to refer to an official announcement or statement.

Usage Examples:

• Правительство выпустило коммюнике о результатах переговоров.

  The government issued a communique on the results of the negotiations.

• Коммюнике было опубликовано на официальном сайте.

  The communique was published on the official website.

• Совместное коммюнике двух стран подчеркнуло важность сотрудничества.

  The joint communique of the two countries emphasized the importance of cooperation.

2. General Message or Announcement

Translation(s) & Context:

• сообщение - A broader term for any message or announcement, not necessarily formal or official.

Usage Examples:

• Я получил сообщение от друга о встрече.

  I received a message from a friend about the meeting.

• Сообщение о задержке рейса появилось на табло.

  A message about the flight delay appeared on the board.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

коммюнике (Neuter Noun, Indeclinable)

This word is a borrowed term and does not decline in Russian. It remains the same in all cases and numbers.

сообщение (Neuter Noun, Declinable)

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for коммюнике:

• заявление (official statement)
• бюллетень (bulletin)

Note: "заявление" may imply a stronger personal or declarative tone, while "бюллетень" is often used for regular updates.

Synonyms for сообщение:

• известие (news)
• новость (news, update)

Antonyms:

• молчание (silence - for сообщение)

Related Phrases:

• официальное коммюнике - Official communique (used in formal announcements)
• получить сообщение - Receive a message (common in everyday communication)
• отправить сообщение - Send a message (used in both formal and informal contexts)

Usage Notes:

• "коммюнике" is a very specific term reserved for formal, often diplomatic or governmental announcements. It is not interchangeable with "сообщение" in casual contexts.
• "сообщение" is a more versatile word and can refer to any type of message, including text messages, announcements, or news updates.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between these translations. Using "коммюнике" in an informal setting would sound unnatural.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "коммюнике" to refer to a casual message.
  Incorrect: Я отправил коммюнике другу. (I sent a communique to a friend.)
  Correct: Я отправил сообщение другу. (I sent a message to a friend.)
  Explanation: "коммюнике" is too formal for personal communication.
• Error: Mispronouncing "сообщение" by stressing the wrong syllable.
  Explanation: The stress is on "ще" [ˈɕːe], not on the first syllable. Incorrect stress can lead to misunderstandings.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the term "коммюнике" often evokes associations with Soviet-era official announcements, as it was frequently used in political and diplomatic contexts during that time. It carries a sense of formality and authority that may not be as pronounced in English.

Related Concepts:

• заявление (statement)
• доклад (report)
• объявление (announcement)