Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'corps'

English Word: corps

Key Russian Translations:

• корпус [ˈkorpus] - [Formal, General Use]
• корпорация [ˌkorpoˈratsija] - [Formal, Often Business Context]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "корпус"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "корпорация"

Pronunciation (Russian):

корпус: [ˈkorpus]

Note on корпус: Stress falls on the first syllable. The "р" sound is rolled slightly.

корпорация: [ˌkorpoˈratsija]

Note on корпорация: Stress on the third syllable. The word has a borrowed structure, so pronunciation may feel more familiar to English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A group of people engaged in a particular activity (e.g., military or professional unit)

Translation(s) & Context:

• корпус - Often used for military units (e.g., army corps) or organized groups.

Usage Examples:

• Армейский корпус был отправлен на границу.

  The army corps was sent to the border.

• Корпус инженеров разработал новый проект.

  The corps of engineers developed a new project.

• Этот корпус известен своей дисциплиной.

  This corps is known for its discipline.

2. A large organization or company

Translation(s) & Context:

• корпорация - Used for large business entities or corporations.

Usage Examples:

• Эта корпорация владеет несколькими брендами.

  This corporation owns several brands.

• Работать в корпорации - это большая ответственность.

  Working in a corporation is a big responsibility.

• Корпорация объявила о слиянии.

  The corporation announced a merger.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

корпус (Masculine Noun):

корпорация (Feminine Noun): Follows regular feminine declension patterns for nouns ending in "-ия".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for корпус:

• отряд (unit, detachment - often smaller in scale)
• часть (part, division - military context)

Synonyms for корпорация:

• компания (company - less formal)
• фирма (firm - often smaller scale)

Antonyms: None directly applicable for either term.

Related Phrases:

• военный корпус - Military corps (a specific military unit).
• корпус здания - Building corps (main structure of a building).
• международная корпорация - International corporation (a global business entity).

Usage Notes:

• "корпус" is the primary translation when referring to a structured group like a military or professional corps. It is more versatile and can also mean "body" or "structure" in other contexts (e.g., a building or ship).
• "корпорация" is strictly used for business or organizational entities and does not apply to military or other group contexts.
• Be mindful of the context to choose the correct translation, as misuse can lead to confusion.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "корпорация" for a military corps.
  Incorrect: Армейская корпорация.
  Correct: Армейский корпус.
  Explanation: "корпорация" implies a business entity, not a military unit.
• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation.
  Incorrect: Stressing "корпУс" on the second syllable.
  Correct: Stress on "кОрпус" (first syllable).
  Explanation: Incorrect stress can make the word sound unnatural to native speakers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the term "корпус" often carries a historical military connotation, linked to the structure of the Soviet and Russian armies. Meanwhile, "корпорация" is a more modern term, often associated with Western business models, reflecting the influence of globalization on the Russian language.

Related Concepts:

• дивизия (division - military unit)
• бригада (brigade - military unit)
• предприятие (enterprise - business entity)