Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'fellowship'

English Word: fellowship

Key Russian Translations:

• товарищество [təvɐˈrʲiʃtʲvə] - [Formal, often used in contexts of groups or associations]
• стипендия [stʲiˈpʲendʲɪjə] - [Formal, specific to academic or financial grants]
• братство [ˈbratstvə] - [Informal or Literary, emphasizing camaraderie or brotherhood]

Frequency: Medium (Common in educational, social, and literary contexts, but not everyday casual speech)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of noun declensions and contextual nuances; for 'стипендия', it may be A2 for beginners in academic settings)

Pronunciation (Russian):

товарищество: [təvɐˈrʲiʃtʲvə]

Note on товарищество: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("ri"), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the soft 'r' sound; variations may occur in rapid speech.

стипендия: [stʲiˈpʲendʲɪjə]

Note on стипендия: The initial 'st' is pronounced with a soft 't', and the word ends with a palatalized 'ya' sound; common in formal announcements.

братство: [ˈbratstvə]

Note on братство: The 'b' is unaspirated, and the word has a strong stress on the first syllable; it often carries emotional weight in spoken language.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A group of people sharing common interests, activities, or goals (e.g., social or professional fellowship)

Translation(s) & Context:

• товарищество - Used in formal or organizational contexts, such as clubs, societies, or professional networks.
• братство - Applied in more emotional or informal settings, like friendships or ideological groups.

Usage Examples:

• В нашем клубе коллекционеров мы ценим товарищество, которое объединяет людей с общими интересами.

  In our collectors' club, we value the fellowship that unites people with common interests.

• Братство путешественников помогает преодолевать трудности во время экспедиций.

  The fellowship of travelers helps overcome difficulties during expeditions.

• Товарищество в университете способствует развитию профессиональных связей.

  Fellowship in the university fosters the development of professional connections.

• Без настоящего братства любая команда обречена на неудачу.

  Without true fellowship, any team is doomed to failure.

Meaning 2: A financial grant or scholarship for academic or research purposes

Translation(s) & Context:

• стипендия - Primarily used in educational and professional contexts, such as university funding or research awards.

Usage Examples:

• Его стипендия позволила ему продолжить исследования в области науки.

  His fellowship enabled him to continue his research in the field of science.

• Получение стипендии от фонда открыло новые возможности для аспиранта.

  Receiving the fellowship from the foundation opened new opportunities for the graduate student.

• Стипендия международного обмена способствует культурному обогащению.

  The international fellowship promotes cultural enrichment.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

These translations are primarily nouns, which in Russian undergo declension based on case, number, and gender. Below is a breakdown for each key translation:

For 'товарищество' (neuter noun, 2nd declension):

For 'стипендия' (feminine noun, 1st declension; follows regular patterns):

For 'братство' (neuter noun, similar to 'товарищество'; does not have irregular forms):

It is invariable in most contexts but follows standard neuter declension rules.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: братство (more emotional, familial connotation), сообщество (broader community sense), объединение (formal union)
• Antonyms: вражда (enmity), разъединение (separation; highlights the opposite of unity)

Related Phrases:

• Товарищество по интересам - A fellowship based on shared hobbies or interests (e.g., in social clubs).
• Братство оружия - Fellowship of arms, referring to camaraderie among soldiers (often with military connotations).
• Международная стипендия - International fellowship, used for global academic exchanges.

Usage Notes:

'Товарищество' best corresponds to the social or communal aspect of 'fellowship' and is preferred in formal Russian contexts, such as organizations or literature, but avoid it in casual conversations where 'дружба' (friendship) might suffice. 'Стипендия' is a direct match for academic fellowships and carries no informal overtones. When choosing between translations, consider the context: use 'братство' for emotional bonds. Grammatically, these nouns require correct case agreement with prepositions (e.g., 'в товариществе' for 'in fellowship'). English speakers often overlook the need for declension, which can lead to unnatural phrasing.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'товарищество' interchangeably with 'дружба' (friendship), assuming they mean the same thing. Correct: 'Дружба' is more personal, while 'товарищество' implies a structured group. Example of error: *Я ценю товарищество с моим другом* (incorrectly implying a formal group). Correct: Я ценю дружбу с моим другом.

• Error: Forgetting to decline 'стипендия' in sentences, e.g., saying *Я получил стипендия* instead of *Я получил стипендию*. Explanation: Russian nouns must agree in case; always check the governing preposition or verb.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'товарищество' often evokes historical contexts like Soviet-era collectives or communist ideals of unity, which can add a layer of ideological connotation not present in the neutral English 'fellowship'. Similarly, 'братство' may reference Slavic brotherhood in literature or folklore, emphasizing communal ties in a way that resonates with Russian national identity.

Related Concepts:

• сообщество
• содружество
• альянс