Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Consignment'

English Word: consignment

Key Russian Translations:

• консигнация [kənsɪɡˈnatsɪjə] - [Formal, Business Context]
• партия товара [ˈpartɪjə təˈvara] - [Neutral, Refers to a batch of goods]

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

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for "консигнация"; B1 (Beginner-Intermediate) for "партия товара"

Pronunciation (Russian):

консигнация: [kənsɪɡˈnatsɪjə]

Note on консигнация: Stress falls on the fourth syllable ("на"). The "г" is pronounced as a hard [ɡ].

партия товара: [ˈpartɪjə təˈvara]

Note on партия товара: Stress on the first syllable of "партия" and the second syllable of "товара".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Consignment as a business arrangement (goods sent for sale)

Translation(s) & Context:

• консигнация - Used in formal business contexts to refer to an agreement where goods are sent to a seller who pays only after selling them.

Usage Examples:

• Мы отправили товар на консигнацию в Москву.

  We sent the goods on consignment to Moscow.

• Консигнация позволяет снизить риски для продавца.

  Consignment helps reduce risks for the seller.

• Условия консигнации были согласованы заранее.

  The terms of consignment were agreed upon in advance.

2. Consignment as a batch or shipment of goods

Translation(s) & Context:

• партия товара - Refers to a specific batch or lot of goods, often in trade or logistics.

Usage Examples:

• Новая партия товара прибыла вчера.

  A new consignment of goods arrived yesterday.

• Мы проверили всю партию товара на наличие дефектов.

  We inspected the entire consignment of goods for defects.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

консигнация (feminine noun): Follows the first declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -я.

партия товара (feminine noun phrase): "партия" declines as a feminine noun, while "товара" is genitive singular of "товар" (masculine noun). Declension follows the pattern for "партия".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for консигнация:

• комиссия (refers to a similar business arrangement, but with slight differences in legal context)

Synonyms for партия товара:

• груз (shipment)
• поставка (delivery)

Antonyms: None directly applicable for either term.

Related Phrases:

• отправить на консигнацию - "to send on consignment" (used in business agreements)
• партия товара на складе - "a batch of goods in the warehouse" (common in logistics)

Usage Notes:

• "Консигнация" is a formal term primarily used in business and legal contexts. It does not have a direct everyday equivalent and is less common in casual conversation.
• "Партия товара" is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal settings to describe a shipment or batch of goods.
• English speakers should choose the appropriate term based on context: use "консигнация" for formal agreements and "партия товара" for general references to goods.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "консигнация" to simply mean a shipment of goods.
  Incorrect: У нас новая консигнация товаров на складе.
  Correct: У нас новая партия товара на складе.
  Explanation: "Консигнация" refers to the business arrangement, not the physical batch of goods.
• Error: Incorrect case usage for "партия товара".
  Incorrect: Я проверил партия товара.
  Correct: Я проверил партию товара.
  Explanation: "Партия" must be in the accusative case ("партию") after the verb "проверил".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian business culture, consignment agreements ("консигнация") are often associated with international trade and retail partnerships. Understanding this term is particularly useful for English speakers engaging in commerce with Russian-speaking partners, as it carries specific legal implications.

Related Concepts:

• комиссия (commission)
• поставка (delivery)
• контракт (contract)