Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Conduct'

English Word: Conduct

Key Russian Translations:

• проводить [prɐvɐˈdʲitʲ] - [Formal, Often used for organizing or leading events]
• вести [vʲɪˈsʲtʲi] - [Neutral, Used for guiding or managing]
• поведение [pɐvʲɪˈdʲenʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Noun form for behavior or conduct]

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

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate, varies by context and form)

Pronunciation (Russian):

проводить: [prɐvɐˈdʲitʲ]

Note on проводить: Stress falls on the second syllable; the 'д' sound is palatalized.

вести: [vʲɪˈsʲtʲi]

Note on вести: Stress on the second syllable; 'с' is palatalized as 'sʲ'.

поведение: [pɐvʲɪˈdʲenʲɪjə]

Note on поведение: Stress on the third syllable; a common noun with neutral tone.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Conduct as a Verb (to lead or organize):

Translation(s) & Context:

• проводить - Used for organizing events, meetings, or research.
• вести - Used for guiding, leading a discussion, or managing something.

Usage Examples:

• Мы проводим собрание каждый понедельник.

  We conduct a meeting every Monday.

• Она проводит исследование по этой теме.

  She is conducting research on this topic.

• Он ведет переговоры с партнерами.

  He is conducting negotiations with partners.

2. Conduct as a Noun (behavior or manner):

Translation(s) & Context:

• поведение - Refers to personal behavior or manner of acting.

Usage Examples:

• Его поведение на встрече было безупречным.

  His conduct at the meeting was impeccable.

• Учитель обратил внимание на поведение учеников.

  The teacher paid attention to the students' conduct.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

проводить (Verb, Imperfective): Regular conjugation in present, past, and future tenses. Often paired with perfective form "провести".

вести (Verb, Imperfective): Regular conjugation, often paired with perfective form "повести".

поведение (Noun, Neuter): Declines as a regular neuter noun across cases.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for проводить:

• организовывать (to organize)
• осуществлять (to carry out)

Note: "организовывать" is more formal and implies planning, while "осуществлять" focuses on implementation.

Antonyms for поведение:

• безнравственность (immorality)

Related Phrases:

• проводить время - Spend time (often in a leisurely way).
• вести себя - Behave (used to describe one's actions or manners).
• вести дело - Conduct a case or business (formal or legal context).

Usage Notes:

• "проводить" is typically used for events, research, or structured activities. It often implies a process over time.
• "вести" can refer to leading discussions, guiding people, or managing processes, and is more versatile in conversational contexts.
• "поведение" as a noun is exclusively used for describing behavior or conduct, often in a personal or social context.
• Be mindful of aspectual pairs in verbs (e.g., "проводить" vs. "провести") as they indicate ongoing vs. completed actions.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "вести" when "проводить" is more appropriate for formal events. Incorrect: "вести собрание" (sounds awkward); Correct: "проводить собрание".
• Error: Misusing "поведение" in non-behavioral contexts. Incorrect: "поведение эксперимента" (wrong); Correct: "проведение эксперимента" (conducting an experiment).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "поведение" (conduct/behavior) is often emphasized in educational and social settings, reflecting the importance of proper manners and decorum, especially in formal or public situations.

Related Concepts:

• управление (management)
• руководство (leadership)
• этикет (etiquette)