Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Coupon'

English Word: Coupon

Key Russian Translations:

• купон [ˈkupon] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]
• талон [tɐˈlon] - [Neutral, Often Used for Tickets or Vouchers]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for both translations)

Pronunciation (Russian):

купон: [ˈkupon]

Note on купон: Stress is on the first syllable, pronounced with a clear 'oo' sound.

талон: [tɐˈlon]

Note on талон: Stress is on the second syllable; the 'a' is reduced in the first syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A voucher or discount code for a purchase

Translation(s) & Context:

• купон - Commonly used for discount coupons in stores or online shopping.

Usage Examples:

• У меня есть купон на скидку 20% в этом магазине.

  I have a coupon for a 20% discount at this store.

• Этот купон действителен только до конца месяца.

  This coupon is valid only until the end of the month.

• Где я могу использовать этот купон?

  Where can I use this coupon?

2. A ticket or voucher for a service or ration

Translation(s) & Context:

• талон - Used for vouchers or tickets, often in official or service contexts (e.g., food rations, appointments).

Usage Examples:

• Я получил талон на бесплатный обед.

  I received a voucher for a free meal.

• Талон на прием к врачу нужно взять заранее.

  You need to get a voucher for a doctor's appointment in advance.

• Этот талон действителен на одну поездку.

  This ticket is valid for one trip.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

купон (Noun, Masculine, Inanimate):

талон (Noun, Masculine, Inanimate):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for купон:

• ваучер (voucher, often for specific services)
• сертификат (certificate, often for gifts)

Synonyms for талон:

• билет (ticket, often for transport)
• пропуск (pass, in some contexts)

Antonyms: None directly applicable.

Related Phrases:

• купон на скидку - Coupon for a discount.
• использовать купон - To use a coupon.
• талон на питание - Voucher for food.
• получить талон - To receive a voucher/ticket.

Usage Notes:

• купон is the more common translation for a discount coupon in commercial contexts, such as shopping or promotions.
• талон is typically used for official vouchers, tickets, or ration cards, often tied to services or specific entitlements.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between the two; using талон for a store discount might sound outdated or incorrect to native speakers.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using талон for a modern discount coupon. Wrong: У меня есть талон на скидку. Correct: У меня есть купон на скидку.
• Error: Incorrect case usage due to misunderstanding of Russian grammar. Wrong: Я купил с купон. Correct: Я купил с купоном (Instrumental case).

Cultural Notes:

In Soviet times, талон was widely used for rationing systems (e.g., food or goods distribution). While still in use today for specific vouchers or tickets, it carries a historical connotation for older generations. On the other hand, купон became more popular with the rise of modern marketing and retail in post-Soviet Russia.

Related Concepts:

• скидка (discount)
• акция (promotion)
• билет (ticket)