Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Community'

English Word: community

Key Russian Translations:

• сообщество [sɐˈobʂːɪstvə] - [Neutral, Formal/Informal]
• община [ɐpˈɕːinə] - [Formal, Often Historical or Religious Context]
• коллектив [kɐˈlʲektʲɪf] - [Neutral, Often Work or Group Context]

Frequency: High (especially "сообщество")

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner-Intermediate for "сообщество"; B2 for "община" due to specific contexts)

Pronunciation (Russian):

сообщество: [sɐˈobʂːɪstvə]

Note on сообщество: Stress falls on the second syllable; the "щ" sound is a soft, prolonged "shch".

община: [ɐpˈɕːinə]

Note on община: Stress on the second syllable; "щ" is pronounced as a soft "shch".

коллектив: [kɐˈlʲektʲɪf]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A group of people living in the same area or sharing interests (General Sense)

Translation(s) & Context:

• сообщество - Commonly used for both physical and virtual communities (e.g., online communities).

Usage Examples:

• Это интернет-сообщество объединяет людей со всего мира.

  This online community unites people from all over the world.

• Наше сообщество помогает местным жителям решать проблемы.

  Our community helps local residents solve problems.

• Сообщество любителей книг собирается каждую неделю.

  The community of book lovers meets every week.

2. A group with shared cultural or religious values (Historical/Religious Sense)

Translation(s) & Context:

• община - Used for religious or historical communities, often implying a close-knit group.

Usage Examples:

• Еврейская община в этом городе очень активна.

  The Jewish community in this city is very active.

• В прошлом община решала все вопросы совместно.

  In the past, the community resolved all issues together.

3. A group of people working or acting together (Team/Group Sense)

Translation(s) & Context:

• коллектив - Refers to a group working together, often in a professional context.

Usage Examples:

• Наш коллектив дружный и поддерживает друг друга.

  Our community (team) is friendly and supportive of each other.

• Коллектив завода отметил юбилей компании.

  The factory community (staff) celebrated the company’s anniversary.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

сообщество (Neuter Noun):

община (Feminine Noun): Follows regular feminine declension patterns for nouns ending in -а.

коллектив (Masculine Noun): Follows regular masculine declension patterns for nouns ending in a consonant.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for сообщество:

• группа (group - more general)
• ассоциация (association - often formal)

Antonyms for сообщество:

• одиночество (solitude - opposite of being in a group)

Related Phrases:

• онлайн-сообщество - Online community, refers to virtual groups on the internet.
• местное сообщество - Local community, refers to people living in a specific area.
• религиозная община - Religious community, a group united by faith.
• трудовой коллектив - Work community (team), refers to a group of colleagues.

Usage Notes:

• "Сообщество" is the most versatile and modern term, suitable for most contexts involving a group of people with shared interests or location.
• "Община" is more specific and often tied to historical, cultural, or religious groups; it may sound outdated in casual conversation.
• "Коллектив" is best used for organized groups, especially in professional or teamwork settings; it does not imply a residential community.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between these translations, as they are not always interchangeable.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "община" for modern or informal communities (e.g., "internet община"). Correct: Use "сообщество" for modern contexts like "интернет-сообщество".
• Error: Using "коллектив" to refer to a residential community. Correct: Use "сообщество" or "община" for residential or cultural groups.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of "община" historically refers to a traditional communal way of life, especially in rural areas before the Soviet era, where land and resources were shared. This term carries a sense of deep-rooted connection and mutual responsibility, which may not be evident in the English "community".

Related Concepts:

• дружба (friendship)
• соседство (neighborhood)
• общество (society)