Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Compliance'

English Word: Compliance

Key Russian Translations:

• соответствие [səvʲɪtˈstvʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Formal]
• соблюдение [sɐbʲlʲuˈdʲenʲɪjə] - [Formal, Often used in legal or regulatory contexts]
• уступчивость [ʊstʊpˈtɕivəstʲ] - [Neutral, Can imply willingness to comply]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in formal and business contexts)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate; varies slightly by translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

соответствие: [səvʲɪtˈstvʲɪjə]

Note on соответствие: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "о" is reduced to a schwa sound in unstressed position.

соблюдение: [sɐbʲlʲuˈdʲenʲɪjə]

Note on соблюдение: Stress on the third syllable. Pay attention to the soft "л" sound.

уступчивость: [ʊstʊpˈtɕivəstʲ]

Note on уступчивость: Stress on the third syllable. The "ч" is a soft affricate sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Conformity with Rules or Standards

Translation(s) & Context:

• соответствие - Used to indicate alignment with standards, norms, or requirements.
• соблюдение - Refers to the act of adhering to laws, rules, or regulations, often in legal contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Продукт должен быть в соответствии с международными стандартами.

  The product must be in compliance with international standards.

• Соблюдение закона является обязанностью каждого гражданина.

  Compliance with the law is the duty of every citizen.

• Мы проверили соответствие всех документов требованиям.

  We checked the compliance of all documents with the requirements.

2. Willingness to Agree or Yield

Translation(s) & Context:

• уступчивость - Refers to a personal trait of being agreeable or willing to comply.

Usage Examples:

• Его уступчивость помогла избежать конфликта.

  His compliance helped avoid conflict.

• Она проявила уступчивость в переговорах.

  She showed compliance during the negotiations.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

соответствие (Neuter Noun): Regular declension in all cases.

соблюдение (Neuter Noun): Follows similar regular declension patterns as above.

уступчивость (Feminine Noun): Regular declension for feminine nouns ending in -ость.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for соответствие:

• согласие
• совпадение

Note: "согласие" often implies agreement, while "совпадение" may refer to coincidence or matching.

Antonyms for соответствие:

• несоответствие
• расхождение

Related Phrases:

• в соответствии с - In accordance with (used in formal contexts)
• соблюдение правил - Compliance with rules (common in regulatory discussions)
• проявить уступчивость - To show compliance (used for personal behavior)

Usage Notes:

• "соответствие" is the most neutral and widely applicable translation for "compliance" in the sense of conformity with standards or norms.
• "соблюдение" is more specific to adherence to laws or rules and is often used in legal or formal contexts.
• "уступчивость" should be used cautiously as it often implies a personal willingness to comply, which may not always align with the intended meaning of "compliance."

Common Errors:

Error 1: Using "уступчивость" in formal contexts to mean compliance with rules. This is incorrect as it refers to personal agreeability.

Incorrect: Уступчивость закона обязательна. (Compliance with the law is mandatory.)

Correct: Соблюдение закона обязательно.

Error 2: Confusing "соответствие" and "соблюдение" in contexts where precision matters. "соответствие" refers to alignment, while "соблюдение" refers to the act of following rules.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking cultures, "соблюдение" often carries a strong connotation of respect for authority and rules, especially in formal or legal settings. Non-compliance may be viewed more critically than in some Western contexts, reflecting a cultural emphasis on structure and order in certain domains.

Related Concepts:

• законопослушность (law-abiding behavior)
• нормы (norms)
• требования (requirements)