Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Configuration'

English Word: configuration

Key Russian Translations:

• конфигурация [kənfʲɪɡʊˈratsɪjə] - [Formal, Technical]
• настройка [nɐˈstrojkə] - [Informal, Often used for settings or adjustments]

Frequency: Medium (used frequently in technical and IT contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

конфигурация: [kənfʲɪɡʊˈratsɪjə]

Note on конфигурация: Stress falls on the fourth syllable. The "г" is pronounced softly due to the following "у".

настройка: [nɐˈstrojkə]

Note on настройка: Stress is on the second syllable. The "о" is reduced to a schwa sound in unstressed position.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Arrangement or Structure (e.g., of components or systems)

Translation(s) & Context:

• конфигурация - Used in technical contexts like computer systems, machinery, or design layouts.

Usage Examples:

• Конфигурация этой системы очень сложная.

  The configuration of this system is very complex.

• Мы изменили конфигурацию сети для повышения безопасности.

  We changed the network configuration to improve security.

• Конфигурация оборудования должна соответствовать стандартам.

  The equipment configuration must comply with standards.

2. Settings or Adjustments (e.g., software or device settings)

Translation(s) & Context:

• настройка - Commonly used for adjusting settings or tuning in informal or everyday contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Настройка программы заняла всего несколько минут.

  The configuration of the program took just a few minutes.

• Мне нужно проверить настройку моего телефона.

  I need to check the configuration of my phone.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

конфигурация (Noun, Feminine):

настройка (Noun, Feminine):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for конфигурация:

• структура
• компоновка

Note: "структура" is broader and can refer to any structure, while "компоновка" is often used for layout or arrangement in design.

Synonyms for настройка:

• регулировка
• установка

Antonyms: None directly applicable.

Related Phrases:

• конфигурация системы - System configuration (technical term for system setup).
• настройка параметров - Configuration of parameters (common in software or device contexts).

Usage Notes:

• "конфигурация" is more formal and typically used in technical or specialized contexts, such as IT, engineering, or design. It emphasizes the arrangement or structure of components.
• "настройка" is more versatile and can refer to adjusting settings or tuning something (e.g., a device or software). It is less formal and more common in everyday speech.
• When choosing between the two, consider the context: use "конфигурация" for fixed or structural setups, and "настройка" for adjustable settings.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "настройка" in highly technical contexts where "конфигурация" is more appropriate. For example, saying "настройка компьютера" instead of "конфигурация компьютера" when referring to hardware setup.
  Correct Usage: "Конфигурация компьютера включает процессор и видеокарту." (The computer configuration includes the processor and graphics card.)
• Error: Mispronouncing "конфигурация" by stressing the wrong syllable (e.g., first syllable instead of the fourth).
  Correct Pronunciation: Stress on the fourth syllable: [kənfʲɪɡʊˈratsɪjə].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, technical vocabulary like "конфигурация" often borrows directly from English or other languages due to globalization, especially in IT and engineering fields. This reflects the rapid adoption of technology-related terms in modern Russian.

Related Concepts:

• система (system)
• параметры (parameters)
• установка (installation)