Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Control'

English Word: Control

Key Russian Translations:

• контроль [kɐnˈtrolʲ] - [Formal, Noun]
• управление [ʊprɐˈvlʲenʲɪjə] - [Formal/Neutral, Noun]
• контролировать [kɐntrɐˈlʲirəvətʲ] - [Verb, Formal/Neutral]

Frequency: High (especially "контроль" and "управление")

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate; "контролировать" may reach B2 due to verb conjugation complexity)

Pronunciation (Russian):

контроль: [kɐnˈtrolʲ]

Note on контроль: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'р' is rolled slightly, typical of Russian pronunciation.

управление: [ʊprɐˈvlʲenʲɪjə]

Note on управление: Stress on the third syllable. The soft 'лʲ' sound requires tongue positioning against the palate.

контролировать: [kɐntrɐˈlʲirəvətʲ]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Control as Supervision or Oversight

Translation(s) & Context:

• контроль - Used in contexts of monitoring, inspection, or regulation (e.g., quality control, border control).

Usage Examples:

• Контроль качества продукции очень важен.

  Quality control of products is very important.

• На границе строгий контроль документов.

  There is strict document control at the border.

• Учитель проводит контроль знаний учеников.

  The teacher conducts a knowledge assessment of the students.

2. Control as Management or Operation

Translation(s) & Context:

• управление - Refers to managing or directing something (e.g., controlling a vehicle, organization).

Usage Examples:

• Управление автомобилем требует внимания.

  Controlling a car requires attention.

• Он отвечает за управление компанией.

  He is responsible for managing the company.

3. Control as a Verb (To Regulate or Dominate)

Translation(s) & Context:

• контролировать - Used when referring to active regulation or keeping something in check.

Usage Examples:

• Я должен контролировать свои эмоции.

  I must control my emotions.

• Правительство контролирует цены на бензин.

  The government controls gasoline prices.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

контроль (Noun, Masculine, Inanimate):

Case	Singular
Nominative	контроль
Genitive	контроля
Dative	контролю
Accusative	контроль
Instrumental	контролем
Prepositional	о контроле

управление (Noun, Neuter, Inanimate): Follows regular neuter noun declension patterns.

контролировать (Verb, Imperfective): Regular verb of the 2nd conjugation. Example conjugation in present tense:

Person	Form
Я (I)	контролирую
Ты (You, sg.)	контролируешь
Он/Она/Оно (He/She/It)	контролирует

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for контроль:

• надзор
• проверка

Note: "надзор" often implies stricter supervision, while "проверка" focuses on checking or verification.

Antonyms for контроль:

• хаос
• анархия

Related Phrases:

• взять под контроль - To take control of something.
• управление рисками - Risk management.
• контролировать ситуацию - To control the situation.

Usage Notes:

• "контроль" is more often used for oversight or monitoring, while "управление" implies active management or operation.
• Use "контролировать" when describing the act of controlling something or someone, especially in formal or technical contexts.
• Be mindful of the context: "control" in English can have broader meanings, so choose the Russian equivalent based on whether it’s a noun or verb and the specific scenario.

Common Errors:

Error 1: Using "контроль" when "управление" is more appropriate.

Incorrect: Контроль автомобилем. (Control of a car)

Correct: Управление автомобилем. (Driving/operating a car)

Explanation: "контроль" refers to supervision, not operation. Use "управление" for managing or operating mechanisms or systems.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "контроль" often carries a connotation of strictness or authority, especially in institutional or governmental contexts (e.g., border control, academic assessments). Using it in casual conversation might sound overly formal or rigid.

Related Concepts:

• власть (power)
• регулирование (regulation)
• руководство (leadership)