Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Crew'

English Word: crew

Key Russian Translations:

• экипаж [ˈɛkʲɪpaʐ] - [Formal, Often used for ship or aircraft crew]
• команда [kɐˈmandə] - [Neutral, Commonly used for sports teams or work groups]
• бригада [brʲɪˈɡadə] - [Informal, Often refers to a work crew or team]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in specific contexts like travel, sports, or work)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate, depending on context and translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

экипаж: [ˈɛkʲɪpaʐ]

Note on экипаж: Stress falls on the second syllable; the final "ж" is a voiced fricative sound, similar to 'zh' in 'measure'.

команда: [kɐˈmandə]

Note on команда: Stress on the second syllable; the 'о' is reduced to a schwa sound in unstressed position.

бригада: [brʲɪˈɡadə]

Note on бригада: Stress on the second syllable; 'и' is pronounced as a soft 'i'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Group of people working together (e.g., on a ship, plane, or film set)

Translation(s) & Context:

• экипаж - Used specifically for the crew of a vehicle, like a ship or aircraft.

Usage Examples:

• Экипаж корабля готовится к отплытию.

  The ship's crew is preparing for departure.

• Экипаж самолёта состоит из пяти человек.

  The aircraft crew consists of five people.

• Экипаж успешно завершил миссию.

  The crew successfully completed the mission.

2. Team or group (e.g., sports team or informal work group)

Translation(s) & Context:

• команда - Refers to a team in sports, projects, or informal settings.
• бригада - Often used for a work crew, especially in manual labor contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Наша команда выиграла матч.

  Our crew (team) won the match.

• Команда разработчиков работает над проектом.

  The crew (team) of developers is working on the project.

• Бригада строителей закончила работу раньше срока.

  The construction crew finished the work ahead of schedule.

• Бригада скорой помощи прибыла на место.

  The emergency crew arrived at the scene.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

экипаж (Masculine Noun):

команда (Feminine Noun) and бригада (Feminine Noun): Both follow regular feminine noun declension patterns. Detailed tables can be provided upon request.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• группа (group, for команда)
• состав (lineup, for команда or экипаж)
• коллектив (collective, for бригада or команда)

Note: "группа" is more general, while "состав" often implies a specific roster.

Antonyms:

• одиночка (loner, individual)

Related Phrases:

• член экипажа - Member of the crew (used for ship or aircraft contexts).
• капитан команды - Captain of the team (common in sports).
• рабочая бригада - Work crew (used in labor contexts).

Usage Notes:

• "экипаж" is the most specific term for crews of vehicles like ships or planes. It is not interchangeable with "команда" in these contexts.
• "команда" is versatile and widely used for teams in sports or collaborative settings. It can sometimes overlap with "crew" in informal English usage.
• "бригада" often implies a group involved in physical or manual work. It carries a slightly less formal tone than "экипаж".
• Choose the translation based on context: use "экипаж" for formal or technical settings, "команда" for general teams, and "бригада" for labor crews.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "экипаж" for a sports team.
  Incorrect: Экипаж выиграл матч.
  Correct: Команда выиграла матч.
  Explanation: "экипаж" is specific to vehicle crews and sounds unnatural in other contexts.
• Error: Using "бригада" for a ship's crew.
  Incorrect: Бригада корабля.
  Correct: Экипаж корабля.
  Explanation: "бригада" is inappropriate for formal or technical crew contexts like ships or aircraft.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the term "команда" carries a strong sense of camaraderie and collective effort, often emphasized in sports and workplace settings. The concept of teamwork is highly valued, and addressing a group as "команда" can evoke a sense of unity.

Related Concepts:

• сотрудничество (collaboration)
• коллектив (collective)
• товарищ (comrade, teammate)