Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Cooperative'

English Word: Cooperative

Key Russian Translations:

• кооперативный [kəʊpərɐˈtʲivnɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• сотрудничающий [sətrʊdˈnʲitɕɪj] - [Formal/Informal, Participle, Often used in context of collaboration]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

кооперативный: [kəʊpərɐˈtʲivnɨj]

Note on кооперативный: Stress falls on the third syllable ("ти"). The "ы" sound is a unique Russian vowel, pronounced as a short, unrounded "i".

сотрудничающий: [sətrʊdˈnʲitɕɪj]

Note on сотрудничающий: Stress on the second syllable ("руд"). The "щ" sound is a soft "shch" blend, common in Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Relating to working together willingly (Adjective)

Translation(s) & Context:

• кооперативный - Used to describe someone or something willing to collaborate or work together, often in formal or organizational contexts.
• сотрудничающий - Refers to a person or entity actively cooperating, often in professional or personal settings.

Usage Examples:

• Он очень кооперативный коллега.

  He is a very cooperative colleague.

• Мы благодарны за кооперативный подход к решению проблемы.

  We are grateful for the cooperative approach to solving the problem.

• Она всегда сотрудничающая и готова помочь.

  She is always cooperative and ready to help.

• Сотрудничающие стороны достигли соглашения.

  The cooperating parties reached an agreement.

• Этот проект требует кооперативного духа.

  This project requires a cooperative spirit.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

кооперативный (Adjective): This adjective changes according to gender, number, and case, following standard Russian adjective declension rules.

сотрудничающий (Present Active Participle): Derived from the verb "сотрудничать" (to cooperate), it also declines like an adjective based on gender, number, and case. See similar table structure for full declension if needed.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for кооперативный:

• дружелюбный (friendly)
• взаимодействующий (interacting)

Note: "дружелюбный" often implies a warmer, personal tone, while "взаимодействующий" is more neutral and technical.

Antonyms for кооперативный:

• некооперативный (uncooperative)
• конфликтный (conflicting)

Related Phrases:

• кооперативный дух - "cooperative spirit" (often used in teamwork contexts)
• сотрудничающие организации - "cooperating organizations" (common in formal agreements)
• быть кооперативным - "to be cooperative" (used to describe someone's behavior)

Usage Notes:

• "кооперативный" is typically used as an adjective to describe a person's or group's willingness to work together, often in formal or neutral contexts.
• "сотрудничающий" is a participle form and can function as an adjective or part of a verbal phrase, emphasizing active collaboration.
• Be mindful of the context: "кооперативный" might not always fit personal interactions, where "дружелюбный" (friendly) could be more appropriate.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "кооперативный" to describe a friendly personal attitude.
  Incorrect: Он кооперативный друг. (He is a cooperative friend.)
  Correct: Он дружелюбный друг. (He is a friendly friend.)
  Explanation: "кооперативный" is better suited for professional or organizational contexts, not personal warmth.
• Error: Misusing gender or case endings for adjectives.
  Incorrect: Она кооперативный. (She is cooperative.)
  Correct: Она кооперативная. (She is cooperative.)
  Explanation: Adjectives must agree with the gender of the noun they describe.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, being "кооперативный" or cooperative is highly valued in workplace and community settings, reflecting a historical emphasis on collective effort, especially during Soviet times when "кооператив" (cooperative as a noun) referred to shared enterprises. Understanding this background can help learners grasp the deeper connotations of the term.

Related Concepts:

• сотрудничество (collaboration)
• кооператив (cooperative as a noun, e.g., a collective farm or business)
• взаимодействие (interaction)