Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Contribution'

English Word: contribution

Key Russian Translations:

• вклад [vklat] - [Formal, General Use]
• взнос [vznos] - [Formal, Often Financial or Membership Context]
• участие [uchastiye] - [Neutral, Often Implies Participation]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "вклад" and "взнос"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "участие"

Pronunciation (Russian):

вклад: [vklat]

Note on вклад: Stress on the first syllable; the "в" is pronounced as a voiced labiodental fricative.

взнос: [vznos]

Note on взнос: Stress on the first syllable; ensure clear pronunciation of the "з" sound before "н".

участие: [uchastiye]

Note on участие: Stress on the second syllable; the final "е" is pronounced as a soft vowel.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Contribution as an Act of Giving or Adding (General or Abstract)

Translation(s) & Context:

• вклад - Used for contributions in terms of effort, ideas, or resources.
• участие - Often used for participation or involvement as a form of contribution.

Usage Examples:

• Его вклад в проект был неоценим.

  His contribution to the project was invaluable.

• Спасибо за ваше участие в обсуждении.

  Thank you for your contribution to the discussion.

• Она внесла большой вклад в развитие науки.

  She made a significant contribution to the development of science.

2. Contribution as a Financial Payment

Translation(s) & Context:

• взнос - Specifically used for monetary contributions, such as fees or donations.

Usage Examples:

• Членский взнос необходимо оплатить до конца месяца.

  The membership contribution must be paid by the end of the month.

• Мы собрали взносы на благотворительность.

  We collected contributions for charity.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

вклад (Masculine Noun):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	вклад	вклады
Genitive	вклада	вкладов
Dative	вкладу	вкладам
Accusative	вклад	вклады
Instrumental	вкладом	вкладами
Prepositional	о вкладе	о вкладах

взнос (Masculine Noun): Follows similar declension patterns to "вклад".

участие (Neuter Noun): Does not change in plural as it is an abstract noun; follows standard neuter declension in singular.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for вклад:

• доля
• лепта

Note: "лепта" is more archaic and often used in a biblical or symbolic context for a small contribution.

Antonyms for вклад:

• ущерб
• потеря

Related Phrases:

• внести вклад - To make a contribution (effort or resources).
• членский взнос - Membership fee/contribution.
• принять участие - To take part (as a form of contribution).

Usage Notes:

• "вклад" is the most versatile translation for "contribution" and can be used in abstract, intellectual, or material contexts.
• "взнос" is strictly used for financial or membership contributions and should not be used for abstract ideas.
• "участие" implies active involvement or participation and is often used when "contribution" refers to being part of something.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between these translations, as misuse can lead to misunderstandings.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "взнос" for non-financial contributions. Example: *Его взнос в науку* (incorrect).
  Correct: Его вклад в науку (His contribution to science).
• Error: Misusing "участие" when a tangible contribution is implied. Example: *Я сделал участие в фонд* (incorrect).
  Correct: Я сделал взнос в фонд (I made a contribution to the fund).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of "вклад" often carries a sense of personal investment or effort, especially in collective endeavors. Historically, contributions to community or state projects were highly valued, and this cultural nuance can still be felt in the language.

Related Concepts:

• помощь (help)
• поддержка (support)
• дар (gift)