Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'coordination'

English Word: coordination

Key Russian Translations:

• координация [kəɐrdʲɪˈnaʦɨə] - [Formal, used in professional or technical contexts]
• согласованность [səɡləsɐˈvannəstʲ] - [Formal, Informal; emphasizes harmony in processes]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in business, sports, and academic discussions, but not everyday casual speech)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian noun declensions and abstract concepts; for "согласованность", it may be B1 due to its more straightforward usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

координация: [kəɐrdʲɪˈnaʦɨə]

Note on координация: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("na"), which is common in Russian loanwords. Pay attention to the soft 'dʲ' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers.

согласованность: [səɡləsɐˈvannəstʲ]

Note on согласованность: The ending '-ность' often indicates an abstract noun, and the stress is on the third syllable; it's pronounced with a soft 'tʲ' at the end.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. The organization of elements in a complex system or activity to work together effectively.

Translation(s) & Context:

• координация - Used in contexts like team projects, physical movements, or logistics management.
• согласованность - Applied when emphasizing smooth integration, such as in negotiations or creative collaborations.

Usage Examples:

• В нашей команде отличная координация, что позволяет нам успешно выполнять проекты.

  In our team, there is excellent coordination, which allows us to successfully complete projects.

• Согласованность действий между отделами повышает общую эффективность компании.

  The coordination of actions between departments increases the overall efficiency of the company.

• Без надлежащей координации движения, спортсмена может получить травму.

  Without proper coordination of movements, an athlete may get injured.

• Эта система обеспечивает согласованность всех процессов в производстве.

  This system ensures the coordination of all processes in production.

• В танце важна координация между партнёрами для создания гармоничного выступления.

  In dance, coordination between partners is essential for creating a harmonious performance.

2. The ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly (e.g., in physical activities).

Translation(s) & Context:

• координация - Common in sports or physical education contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Развитие координации у детей начинается с простых игр.

  The development of coordination in children starts with simple games.

• Его координация на поле делает его ценным игроком в футболе.

  His coordination on the field makes him a valuable player in soccer.

• Тренировки улучшают координацию и баланс тела.

  Training improves coordination and body balance.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "координация" and "согласованность" are feminine nouns in Russian, following the standard patterns for abstract nouns ending in -ия and -ность. They are inflected based on case, number, and gender.

These nouns do not have plural forms in most contexts as they are mass or abstract concepts. The inflections follow regular patterns, but watch for the soft endings in instrumental case.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: согласованность (emphasizes agreement), гармония (focuses on harmony), единство (stresses unity)
• Antonyms: хаос (implies disorder), неорганизованность (suggests lack of organization), разрозненность (indicates fragmentation)

Related Phrases:

• координация действий - Coordination of actions; used in management or military contexts to describe synchronized efforts.
• согласованность планов - Coordination of plans; common in business for aligning strategies.
• координация движений - Coordination of movements; typically in sports or physical therapy.

Usage Notes:

"Координация" directly corresponds to the English "coordination" in most formal settings, such as business or science, and is preferred for technical discussions. "Согласованность" is more about ensuring harmony and is often used interchangeably but leans towards relational aspects. Both are neutral in tone but lean formal; avoid in casual conversations. Grammatically, they require correct case agreement with prepositions (e.g., "в координации" for "in coordination"). When choosing between translations, use "координация" for physical or systemic contexts and "согласованность" for interpersonal ones.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the wrong case, e.g., saying "без координация" instead of "без координации" (genitive case required after "без"). Correct: "Без координации невозможно достичь успеха." Explanation: Russian prepositions dictate case, and beginners often overlook this, leading to grammatical errors.

• Error: Confusing it with "cooperation" (сотрудничество), e.g., translating "team coordination" as "сотрудничество" when it should be "координация". Correct: Use "координация" for organizational aspects. Explanation: While related, "сотрудничество" implies joint effort, not just synchronization.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, concepts like "координация" are emphasized in collective activities, such as in sports or military traditions, reflecting the historical value of group harmony in Soviet-era practices. However, it doesn't carry strong cultural idioms, making it a straightforward loanword from English.

Related Concepts:

• организация
• планирование
• синергия