Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Compensation'

English Word: Compensation

Key Russian Translations:

• компенсация [kɐmpʲɪnˈsat͡sɨjə] - [Formal, General Use]
• возмещение [vɐzʲmʲɪˈʂːenʲɪjə] - [Formal, Legal/Financial Context]
• вознаграждение [vɐznəɡrɐˈʐdʲenʲɪjə] - [Formal/Neutral, Often for Reward or Payment]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "компенсация"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "возмещение" and "вознаграждение"

Pronunciation (Russian):

компенсация: [kɐmpʲɪnˈsat͡sɨjə]

Note on компенсация: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "ц" sound is a distinct Russian affricate, similar to "ts" in English.

возмещение: [vɐzʲmʲɪˈʂːenʲɪjə]

Note on возмещение: Stress on the third syllable. The "щ" sound is a soft, prolonged "sh" sound, unique to Russian.

вознаграждение: [vɐznəɡrɐˈʐdʲenʲɪjə]

Note on вознаграждение: Stress on the fourth syllable. Pay attention to the rolled "р" sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Compensation as Payment for Loss or Damage

Translation(s) & Context:

• компенсация - Used in general contexts for compensation, such as financial or emotional.
• возмещение - Often used in legal or formal contexts, e.g., compensation for damages.

Usage Examples:

• Она получила компенсацию за потерю работы.

  She received compensation for the loss of her job.

• Компания выплатила возмещение за ущерб.

  The company paid compensation for the damage.

• Компенсация за моральный ущерб была незначительной.

  Compensation for emotional distress was minimal.

2. Compensation as Reward or Salary

Translation(s) & Context:

• вознаграждение - Used for reward, remuneration, or payment for services.

Usage Examples:

• Он получил вознаграждение за свою помощь.

  He received compensation for his help.

• Вознаграждение за проект оказалось выше ожидаемого.

  The compensation for the project was higher than expected.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

компенсация (Noun, Feminine): Follows the first declension pattern in Russian.

возмещение & вознаграждение (Nouns, Neuter): Follow the second declension pattern. Similar tables can be constructed for full declensions.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for компенсация:

• возмещение
• вознаграждение (in specific contexts)
• плата (payment, less formal)

Note: "возмещение" is more formal and legal, while "плата" is broader and less specific to compensation for loss.

Antonyms for компенсация:

• ущерб (damage/loss)
• потеря (loss)

Related Phrases:

• выплата компенсации - Payment of compensation (financial context).
• возмещение ущерба - Compensation for damage (legal context).
• получить вознаграждение - To receive compensation/reward (for work or help).

Usage Notes:

• "компенсация" is the most general and widely used term for "compensation" in Russian, suitable for most contexts.
• "возмещение" is typically used in formal, legal, or financial contexts, often implying reimbursement for specific damages or losses.
• "вознаграждение" leans toward compensation as a reward or payment for services, rather than for loss or damage.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between these terms, as they are not always interchangeable.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "вознаграждение" when referring to compensation for loss or damage (e.g., "вознаграждение за ущерб" is incorrect).
• Correction: Use "возмещение" or "компенсация" instead (e.g., "возмещение за ущерб"). "вознаграждение" implies a reward, not restitution.
• Error: Incorrect case usage after prepositions (e.g., "компенсация за работу" without proper genitive case).
• Correction: Use genitive case after "за" (e.g., "компенсация за работу").

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of "компенсация" can carry a strong legal or moral connotation, especially in contexts of workplace rights or social benefits. Discussions about compensation for damages or losses often involve formal agreements or state regulations, reflecting a bureaucratic approach to such matters.

Related Concepts:

• ущерб (damage)
• потеря (loss)
• оплата (payment)
• премия (bonus)