Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Consumption'

English Word: Consumption

Key Russian Translations:

• потребление [pɐtrʲɪˈblʲenʲɪjə] - [Neutral, General Use]
• употребление [ʊpɐtrʲɪˈblʲenʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Often for Food/Drink or Language]
• расход [rɐsˈxot] - [Neutral, Often for Resources like Fuel]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in specific contexts like economics, resources, or food)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate; varies slightly by context and translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

потребление: [pɐtrʲɪˈblʲenʲɪjə]

Note on потребление: Stress falls on the third syllable. The 'е' is pronounced as a soft 'ye' sound.

употребление: [ʊpɐtrʲɪˈblʲenʲɪjə]

Note on употребление: Similar stress pattern to потребление; note the initial 'у' sound.

расход: [rɐsˈxot]

Note on расход: Stress on the second syllable; 'х' is a guttural sound unique to Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. General Use or Intake (e.g., of Goods, Food, Resources)

Translation(s) & Context:

• потребление - Commonly used for general consumption, especially in economics or statistics (e.g., energy consumption).
• употребление - Often used for food, drink, or language (e.g., consumption of alcohol, usage of words).

Usage Examples:

• Потребление электроэнергии в этом регионе выросло.

  Electricity consumption in this region has increased.

• Употребление алкоголя на рабочем месте запрещено.

  Consumption of alcohol in the workplace is prohibited.

• Это слово редко встречается в употреблении.

  This word is rarely found in usage.

2. Expenditure or Usage (e.g., of Resources like Fuel)

Translation(s) & Context:

• расход - Used specifically for measurable usage, often of fuel, materials, or resources.

Usage Examples:

• Расход топлива у этой машины очень высокий.

  The fuel consumption of this car is very high.

• Мы должны сократить расход воды.

  We must reduce water consumption.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

потребление (Noun, Neuter):

Case	Singular
Nominative	потребление
Genitive	потребления
Dative	потреблению
Accusative	потребление
Instrumental	потреблением
Prepositional	о потреблении

употребление (Noun, Neuter): Follows a similar declension pattern to потребление.

расход (Noun, Masculine):

Case	Singular
Nominative	расход
Genitive	расхода
Dative	расходу
Accusative	расход
Instrumental	расходом
Prepositional	о расходе

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for потребление/употребление:

• использование
• применение

Note: использование is more technical, while применение often implies practical application.

Antonyms for потребление/расход:

• экономия
• сбережение

Related Phrases:

• потребление энергии - Energy consumption
• употребление в пищу - Consumption as food
• расход материалов - Consumption of materials

Usage Notes:

• Choose потребление for general or abstract consumption, especially in formal or economic contexts.
• Use употребление when referring to food, drink, or linguistic usage.
• Opt for расход when discussing measurable resource usage like fuel or water.
• Be mindful of the context, as direct translation might not always convey the intended meaning without adjustment.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using расход for food consumption. Incorrect: Расход пищи. Correct: Употребление пищи. Explanation: Расход is inappropriate for food; it’s used for resources like fuel.
• Error: Confusing потребление and употребление in formal writing. Explanation: In economic reports, always use потребление for statistical consumption data.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, discussions around потребление often tie into broader societal or economic topics, especially post-Soviet narratives about resource allocation and sustainability. Understanding this context can enrich the usage of the term in conversations.

Related Concepts:

• экономия (economy/saving)
• производство (production)
• ресурсы (resources)