Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Construction'

English Word: construction

Key Russian Translations:

• строительство [ˈstroɪtʲɪlʲstvə] - [Formal, General Usage]
• конструкция [kənˈstruktsɪjə] - [Formal, Technical/Structural Context]

Frequency: High (both translations are commonly used in their respective contexts)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner-Intermediate for "строительство"; B2 for "конструкция" due to technical usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

строительство: [ˈstroɪtʲɪlʲstvə]

Note on строительство: Stress falls on the first syllable. The "тель" combination can be tricky for non-native speakers.

конструкция: [kənˈstruktsɪjə]

Note on конструкция: Stress on the second syllable. The soft "ц" sound requires practice.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. The act or process of building (e.g., a building or infrastructure)

Translation(s) & Context:

• строительство - Used for the general process of building or construction projects (e.g., houses, roads).

Usage Examples:

• Строительство нового моста начнётся в следующем году.

  The construction of the new bridge will start next year.

• В этом районе идёт активное строительство жилых домов.

  Active construction of residential buildings is underway in this area.

• Строительство требует больших инвестиций.

  Construction requires significant investments.

2. The design or structure of something (e.g., a machine or concept)

Translation(s) & Context:

• конструкция - Refers to the structure, design, or framework of an object or idea (often technical).

Usage Examples:

• Конструкция этого здания очень сложная.

  The construction of this building is very complex.

• Инженеры разработали новую конструкцию двигателя.

  Engineers developed a new engine construction.

• Конструкция предложения в русском языке отличается от английского.

  The construction of a sentence in Russian differs from English.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

строительство (neuter noun):

Case	Singular
Nominative	строительство
Genitive	строительства
Dative	строительству
Accusative	строительство
Instrumental	строительством
Prepositional	о строительстве

Note: "строительство" has no plural form as it is an abstract noun.

конструкция (feminine noun):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	конструкция	конструкции
Genitive	конструкции	конструкций
Dative	конструкции	конструкциям
Accusative	конструкцию	конструкции
Instrumental	конструкцией	конструкциями
Prepositional	о конструкции	о конструкциях

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for строительство:

• возведение
• постройка

Note: "возведение" is more formal and often used for large-scale projects; "постройка" can be more general or informal.

Synonyms for конструкция:

• структура
• устройство

Antonyms for строительство:

• разрушение (destruction)

Antonyms for конструкция:

• разборка (disassembly)

Related Phrases:

• строительство дома - Construction of a house
• капитальное строительство - Major construction (e.g., large infrastructure projects)
• конструкция моста - Construction/design of a bridge
• сложная конструкция - Complex construction/structure

Usage Notes:

• "строительство" is the go-to word for the general process of building or construction projects. Use it when referring to the act or industry of building.
• "конструкция" is more specific and often used in technical or structural contexts, such as the design of a machine, building, or even a sentence.
• Be cautious about context: using "конструкция" when referring to a construction site would sound unnatural.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "конструкция" to mean a construction project. Incorrect: "Конструкция нового здания началась." Correct: "Строительство нового здания началось."
• Error: Misplacing stress in "строительство" (e.g., stressing the second syllable). This can make the word sound unnatural. Practice stressing the first syllable: [ˈstroɪtʲɪlʲstvə].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "строительство" often evokes associations with Soviet-era large-scale infrastructure projects, such as the construction of dams or apartment blocks. The term can carry a sense of collective effort or state-driven initiatives in historical contexts.

Related Concepts:

• архитектура (architecture)
• проектирование (design/engineering)
• ремонт (renovation)