Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Declaration'

English Word: declaration

Key Russian Translations:

• заявление [zəjɪvˈlʲenʲɪjə] - [Formal, Written or Spoken]
• декларация [dʲɪklɐˈratsɨjə] - [Formal, Often Legal or Official]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: заявление (B1 - Intermediate), декларация (B2 - Upper Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

заявление: [zəjɪvˈlʲenʲɪjə]

Note on заявление: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'я' sounds like 'ya' in 'yard'.

декларация: [dʲɪklɐˈratsɨjə]

Note on декларация: Stress on the third syllable. The 'ц' is pronounced like 'ts' in 'cats'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A Formal Statement or Announcement

Translation(s) & Context:

• заявление - Commonly used for personal or formal statements (e.g., application, resignation).
• декларация - Used for official or legal declarations (e.g., Declaration of Independence).

Usage Examples:

• Я подал заявление на отпуск.

  I submitted a declaration (application) for leave.

• Его заявление вызвало много споров.

  His statement caused a lot of controversy.

• Декларация независимости была подписана в 1991 году.

  The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1991.

• Таможенная декларация должна быть заполнена точно.

  The customs declaration must be filled out accurately.

• Это заявление было сделано публично.

  This declaration was made publicly.

2. A Public Assertion or Proclamation

Translation(s) & Context:

• декларация - Primarily used for grand or symbolic proclamations.

Usage Examples:

• Декларация прав человека принята ООН.

  The Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN.

• Эта декларация стала историческим событием.

  This declaration became a historic event.

• Политическая декларация была опубликована вчера.

  The political declaration was published yesterday.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

заявление (Noun, Neuter):

декларация (Noun, Feminine):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for заявление:

• обращение
• уведомление

Note: 'обращение' often implies a request or appeal, while 'уведомление' is more about notification.

Synonyms for декларация:

• объявление
• манифест

Antonyms: None directly applicable for either term.

Related Phrases:

• подать заявление - To submit an application or statement.
• таможенная декларация - Customs declaration.
• декларация о доходах - Income declaration.
• заявление в полицию - Statement to the police.

Usage Notes:

• 'заявление' is more versatile and can be used in everyday contexts like applications or personal statements, while 'декларация' is reserved for formal, often legal or political contexts.
• Be mindful of the grammatical case when using these nouns, as Russian relies heavily on case endings to convey meaning.
• When translating 'declaration' to Russian, consider the tone and context to choose the appropriate word.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'декларация' for personal statements. Incorrect: "Я написал декларацию на отпуск." Correct: "Я написал заявление на отпуск." (I wrote an application for leave.) Explanation: 'декларация' is too formal and specific for personal matters.
• Error: Misusing grammatical cases. Incorrect: "Я подал заявление в полицию на друга." Correct: "Я подал заявление в полицию против друга." Explanation: Prepositions and cases must align with intended meaning.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, formal declarations like 'декларация' often carry significant historical and political weight, such as declarations of independence or rights. Understanding the context of such terms can provide insight into Russian history and bureaucracy.

Related Concepts:

• манифест
• петиция
• резолюция