Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Concession'

English Word: Concession

Key Russian Translations:

• уступка [ʊˈstʊpkə] - [Formal, Often used in negotiations or agreements]
• концессия [kənˈtsɛsʲɪjə] - [Formal, Legal or business context, often referring to rights or privileges granted]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate) for "уступка"; B2-C1 (Intermediate-Advanced) for "концессия"

Pronunciation (Russian):

уступка: [ʊˈstʊpkə]

Note on уступка: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'у' is pronounced as a short 'oo' sound.

концессия: [kənˈtsɛsʲɪjə]

Note on концессия: Stress on the second syllable. The 'ц' is a soft 'ts' sound, and 'я' at the end is pronounced as 'ya'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands (Compromise)

Translation(s) & Context:

• уступка - Used in contexts of negotiation, compromise, or yielding to a demand.

Usage Examples:

• Он сделал уступку в споре, чтобы сохранить мир.

  He made a concession in the argument to maintain peace.

• Правительство пошло на уступки после протестов.

  The government made concessions after the protests.

• Её уступка была воспринята как знак слабости.

  Her concession was perceived as a sign of weakness.

2. The right to use land or other property for a specific purpose (Legal/Business Grant)

Translation(s) & Context:

• концессия - Refers to a formal agreement or contract granting rights, often in business or legal contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Компания получила концессию на разработку месторождения.

  The company received a concession to develop the deposit.

• Концессия на строительство дороги была подписана вчера.

  The concession for road construction was signed yesterday.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

уступка (Noun, Feminine): Follows the standard declension for feminine nouns ending in -а.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	уступка	уступки
Genitive	уступки	уступок
Dative	уступке	уступкам
Accusative	уступку	уступки
Instrumental	уступкой	уступками
Prepositional	уступке	уступках

концессия (Noun, Feminine): Follows a similar declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -я.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	концессия	концессии
Genitive	концессии	концессий
Dative	концессии	концессиям
Accusative	концессию	концессии
Instrumental	концессией	концессиями
Prepositional	концессии	концессиях

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for уступка:

• компромисс
• согласие

Note: "компромисс" emphasizes mutual agreement, while "уступка" may imply yielding to pressure.

Antonyms for уступка:

• упрямство
• отказ

Synonyms for концессия:

• договор
• разрешение

Related Phrases:

• сделать уступку - To make a concession (in a dispute or negotiation).
• пойти на уступки - To concede or compromise (often under pressure).
• получить концессию - To obtain a concession (in a legal or business context).

Usage Notes:

• "уступка" is the more common translation for everyday contexts involving compromise or yielding, while "концессия" is specialized for formal, legal, or business agreements.
• Be cautious with tone: "уступка" can sometimes carry a negative connotation of weakness if overused in personal contexts.
• In written or formal speech, ensure the correct case endings are used for both nouns based on their grammatical role in the sentence.

Common Errors:

• Mixing "уступка" and "концессия": English learners often use "концессия" in casual contexts. Incorrect: "Я сделал концессию в споре." Correct: "Я сделал уступку в споре." ("концессия" is inappropriate for personal arguments; it’s strictly formal/business-related.)
• Incorrect Case Usage: Failing to decline the noun based on case. Incorrect: "Я прошу уступка." Correct: "Я прошу уступку." (Accusative case required after "прошу").

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, making an "уступка" (concession) in personal or professional disputes can sometimes be seen as a sign of respect or a desire to maintain harmony, but it may also be interpreted as weakness if done too readily. Understanding the balance is key in negotiations or social interactions.

Related Concepts:

• компромисс
• переговоры
• соглашение