Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Coordinate'

English Word: Coordinate

Key Russian Translations:

• координировать [kəʊrˈdɪnɪrəvətʲ] - [Formal, Verb]
• координата [kəʊrˈdɪnatə] - [Formal, Noun]
• согласовывать [səɡləˈsovɨvətʲ] - [Formal, Verb, Often used in planning or agreements]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "координировать" and "координата"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "согласовывать"

Pronunciation (Russian):

координировать: [kəʊrˈdɪnɪrəvətʲ]

Note on координировать: Stress falls on the third syllable. The 'и' is pronounced as a short 'i' sound.

координата: [kəʊrˈdɪnatə]

Note on координата: Stress on the third syllable. The final 'а' is pronounced as a schwa sound in unstressed position.

согласовывать: [səɡləˈsovɨvətʲ]

Note on согласовывать: Stress on the third syllable. Pay attention to the soft 'в' sound before the final syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To organize or arrange (as a verb)

Translation(s) & Context:

• координировать - Used in formal or professional contexts to mean organizing activities or people.
• согласовывать - Often used when aligning plans, schedules, or agreements.

Usage Examples:

• Мы должны координировать наши усилия для достижения цели.

  We must coordinate our efforts to achieve the goal.

• Она координирует работу всей команды.

  She coordinates the work of the entire team.

• Нам нужно согласовывать расписание с другими отделами.

  We need to coordinate the schedule with other departments.

2. A point or value in a system (as a noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• координата - Refers to a specific point or value in mathematics, geography, or navigation.

Usage Examples:

• Введите координаты местоположения на карте.

  Enter the coordinates of the location on the map.

• Эти координаты указывают на северную часть города.

  These coordinates point to the northern part of the city.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

координировать (Verb, Imperfective): Follows regular conjugation patterns for verbs ending in -овать.

Person	Present Tense
Я (I)	координирую
Ты (You, singular)	координируешь
Он/Она/Оно (He/She/It)	координирует
Мы (We)	координируем
Вы (You, plural)	координируете
Они (They)	координируют

координата (Noun, Feminine): Declines as a regular feminine noun ending in -а.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	координата	координаты
Genitive	координаты	координат
Dative	координате	координатам

согласовывать (Verb, Imperfective): Follows regular conjugation for verbs ending in -ывать. Similar to "координировать" in present tense structure.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for координировать/согласовывать:

• управлять
• организовывать
• регулировать

Note: "управлять" often implies more control, while "организовывать" is broader in organizing events or tasks.

Antonyms for координировать/согласовывать:

• дезорганизовать
• разобщать

Related Phrases:

• координировать действия - Coordinate actions (used in teamwork or military contexts).
• согласовывать планы - Coordinate plans (common in business or scheduling).
• географические координаты - Geographic coordinates (used in navigation or mapping).

Usage Notes:

• "координировать" is the most direct translation for "coordinate" as a verb and is widely used in formal and professional settings.
• "согласовывать" is often used when coordination involves mutual agreement or alignment of plans, and it carries a slightly more collaborative tone.
• "координата" is strictly a noun and used in technical or scientific contexts like mathematics or geography.
• Be mindful of the aspect (perfective/imperfective) when using verbs; "координировать" and "согласовывать" are imperfective, implying ongoing or repeated action. For completed actions, use perfective forms like "скоординировать" or "согласовать".

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "координата" as a verb. Incorrect: "Я координата проект." Correct: "Я координирую проект." (I coordinate the project.) Explanation: "координата" is a noun and cannot be used as a verb.
• Error: Misusing "согласовывать" in non-collaborative contexts. Incorrect: "Я согласовываю свою работу." Correct: "Я координирую свою работу." Explanation: "согласовывать" implies mutual coordination, not individual effort.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the concept of "coordination" often carries a strong connotation of teamwork and collaboration, especially in professional or bureaucratic contexts. The verb "согласовывать" reflects the cultural emphasis on consensus and agreement before taking action, particularly in formal settings.

Related Concepts:

• управление (management)
• организация (organization)
• планирование (planning)