Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Court'

English Word: Court

Key Russian Translations:

• суд [sud] - [Formal, Legal Context]
• двор [dvor] - [Informal, Physical Space]

Frequency: High (both translations are commonly used in respective contexts)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for "суд"); A1 (Beginner for "двор")

Pronunciation (Russian):

суд: [sud]

Note on суд: The stress is on the single syllable, pronounced with a clear 'u' sound as in 'put'.

двор: [dvor]

Note on двор: Stress on the first syllable, with a rolled 'r' typical of Russian pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Legal Court (Judicial Context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• суд - Used in legal or formal settings to refer to a court of law or judicial proceedings.

Usage Examples:

• Дело будет рассмотрено в суде завтра.

  The case will be heard in court tomorrow.

• Суд вынес решение в пользу истца.

  The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff.

• Он предстал перед судом по обвинению в краже.

  He appeared in court on charges of theft.

2. Courtyard or Yard (Physical Space)

Translation(s) & Context:

• двор - Refers to a yard, courtyard, or open space near a building, often in informal or everyday contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Дети играют во дворе.

  The children are playing in the courtyard.

• Во дворе припаркованы машины.

  Cars are parked in the yard.

• Наш двор очень тихий и уютный.

  Our courtyard is very quiet and cozy.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

суд (Court - Legal): Masculine noun, follows the 2nd declension pattern.

двор (Courtyard): Masculine noun, follows the 2nd declension pattern with some irregularities in stress.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for суд:

• трибунал (more formal, often used for special courts)
• судебное разбирательство (legal proceeding)

Antonyms for суд:

• примирение (reconciliation)

Synonyms for двор:

• дворик (diminutive, smaller yard)
• площадка (open space or playground)

Antonyms for двор:

• помещение (indoor space)

Related Phrases:

• высший суд - Supreme court, used in legal contexts for the highest judicial authority.
• военный суд - Military court, refers to a court handling military cases.
• двор дома - Courtyard of a house, a common phrase for residential yards.
• играть во дворе - To play in the yard, a typical expression for children's activities.

Usage Notes:

• "суд" is strictly used in legal or judicial contexts and should not be confused with "двор," which refers to a physical space.
• When discussing legal matters, always use "суд" to avoid ambiguity, as it directly translates to a court of law.
• "двор" can sometimes carry a cultural connotation of community space in Russian urban settings, unlike the more neutral "yard" in English.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "двор" instead of "суд" when referring to a legal court. Example: *Я иду в двор по делу* (incorrect). Correct: *Я иду в суд по делу* (I am going to court for a case).
• Error: Mispronouncing "суд" with stress on a different vowel sound. Ensure the 'u' sound is clear and stressed.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "двор" (courtyard) often holds a significant social role, especially in urban apartment complexes, where it serves as a communal space for children to play and neighbors to interact. This contrasts with the more individualistic connotations of a "yard" in some Western cultures.

Related Concepts:

• судья (judge)
• закон (law)
• подъезд (entrance to a building, often connected to a двор)