Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Delivery'

English Word: delivery

Key Russian Translations:

• доставка [dɐˈstafkə] - [Formal, Informal, Common Usage]
• поставка [pɐˈstafkə] - [Formal, Business Context]
• роды [ˈrodɨ] - [Medical, Refers to Childbirth]

Frequency: High (especially for "доставка")

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for "доставка"); B2 (Intermediate for "поставка" and "роды")

Pronunciation (Russian):

доставка: [dɐˈstafkə]

Note on доставка: Stress on the second syllable. The "а" sounds are reduced in unstressed positions.

поставка: [pɐˈstafkə]

Note on поставка: Similar to "доставка" but with a "p" sound at the beginning. Stress on the second syllable.

роды: [ˈrodɨ]

Note on роды: Stress on the first syllable. The "ы" sound is a distinct Russian vowel, often challenging for non-native speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Delivery as in "transporting goods or items"

Translation(s) & Context:

• доставка - Used for general delivery of goods, food, or mail in both formal and informal contexts.
• поставка - Refers to delivery in a business or industrial context, often for supplies or bulk goods.

Usage Examples:

• Я заказал доставку пиццы на дом.

  I ordered pizza delivery to my home.

• Доставка будет бесплатной при заказе от 1000 рублей.

  Delivery will be free for orders over 1000 rubles.

• Поставка оборудования запланирована на следующую неделю.

  The delivery of equipment is scheduled for next week.

2. Delivery as in "childbirth"

Translation(s) & Context:

• роды - Used exclusively in medical or personal contexts to refer to giving birth.

Usage Examples:

• Её роды прошли без осложнений.

  Her delivery went without complications.

• В больнице готовятся к сложным родам.

  The hospital is preparing for a complicated delivery.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

доставка (feminine noun):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	доставка	доставки
Genitive	доставки	доставок
Dative	доставке	доставкам
Accusative	доставку	доставки
Instrumental	доставкой	доставками
Prepositional	о доставке	о доставках

поставка (feminine noun): Follows similar declension patterns as "доставка".

роды (plural-only noun): This noun is used only in the plural form and declines accordingly (e.g., Nominative: роды, Genitive: родов).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for "доставка":

• перевозка
• отправка

Note: "перевозка" often implies transportation over longer distances, while "отправка" may refer to sending or dispatching.

Antonyms for "доставка":

• возврат

Related Phrases:

• служба доставки - Delivery service
• доставка на дом - Home delivery
• срочная доставка - Express delivery
• поставка товаров - Supply of goods
• принимать роды - To assist in delivery (childbirth)

Usage Notes:

• "доставка" is the most versatile and commonly used term for "delivery" in everyday contexts, such as food or package delivery.
• "поставка" is more formal and typically used in business or logistics to refer to the supply or delivery of goods in bulk.
• "роды" is a specialized term used only for childbirth. Using it in other contexts would be incorrect and confusing.
• When choosing between "доставка" and "поставка", consider the formality of the situation and whether the delivery involves personal or industrial contexts.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "роды" to refer to package delivery. Incorrect: "Я жду роды посылки." Correct: "Я жду доставку посылки." (I’m waiting for the delivery of the package.)
• Error: Confusing "доставка" with "поставка" in casual contexts. Incorrect: "Закажи поставку еды." Correct: "Закажи доставку еды." (Order food delivery.)

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, delivery services ("доставка") have become extremely popular with the rise of online shopping and food delivery apps. It’s common to see delivery couriers in urban areas, and tipping for delivery is not as customary as in some Western countries, though it is appreciated.

Related Concepts:

• заказ (order)
• курьер (courier)
• перевозка (transportation)