Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Corporation'

English Word: Corporation

Key Russian Translations:

• Корпорация [kərpɐˈratsɨjə] - [Formal, Business Context]
• Компания [kɐmˈpanʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Often Used for Smaller Entities]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in business and legal contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

Корпорация: [kərpɐˈratsɨjə]

Note on Корпорация: Stress falls on the third syllable. The 'р' is rolled, typical in Russian pronunciation.

Компания: [kɐmˈpanʲɪjə]

Note on Компания: Stress on the second syllable. The 'н' is palatalized before 'и', softening the sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A Large Business or Organization

Translation(s) & Context:

• Корпорация - Used for large, often multinational companies or legal entities.

Usage Examples:

• Эта корпорация владеет несколькими брендами.

  This corporation owns several brands.

• Корпорация объявила о слиянии с конкурентом.

  The corporation announced a merger with a competitor.

• Работа в корпорации требует строгого соблюдения правил.

  Working in a corporation requires strict adherence to rules.

2. A General Company or Firm

Translation(s) & Context:

• Компания - Refers to a company in a broader, often less formal sense.

Usage Examples:

• Наша компания расширяется на международный рынок.

  Our company is expanding into the international market.

• Компания предлагает отличные условия для сотрудников.

  The company offers excellent conditions for employees.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Корпорация (Feminine Noun, 1st Declension)

Компания (Feminine Noun, 1st Declension) follows a similar declension pattern as above.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for Корпорация:

• Фирма (more general term for a firm)
• Концерн (often implies a conglomerate)

Synonyms for Компания:

• Организация (organization, broader term)
• Предприятие (enterprise, often production-focused)

Antonyms: None directly applicable, as the concept is specific to business entities.

Related Phrases:

• Международная корпорация - International corporation
• Корпорация с ограниченной ответственностью - Corporation with limited liability
• Частная компания - Private company
• Компания друзей - A group of friends (different meaning of компания)

Usage Notes:

• Choosing between translations: Use "Корпорация" when referring to large, formal business entities, especially in legal or international contexts. "Компания" is more versatile and can refer to smaller firms or even a group of people in informal contexts.
• Register: "Корпорация" is strictly formal and business-oriented, while "Компания" can be neutral or informal depending on context.
• Grammar: Both are feminine nouns and follow the first declension pattern in Russian, requiring agreement with adjectives and verbs.

Common Errors:

• Mixing up contexts: English learners often use "Компания" in formal business contexts where "Корпорация" is more appropriate. For example, saying "Эта компания управляет мировой экономикой" sounds odd; "Эта корпорация" would be correct.
• Pronunciation error: Misplacing stress in "Корпорация" (correct stress is on "ра") can lead to misunderstandings. Incorrect: [kɐrˈpɐratsɨjə]; Correct: [kərpɐˈratsɨjə].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, the term "Корпорация" often evokes associations with large Western or multinational businesses due to its borrowed nature from English. "Компания," on the other hand, can also mean a group of friends or companions in casual speech, a usage not related to business.

Related Concepts:

• Бизнес (Business)
• Организация (Organization)
• Предприятие (Enterprise)
• Акционерное общество (Joint-stock company)