Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'fruition'

English Word: fruition

Key Russian Translations:

• осуществление (/ɐˈsutɕɪstvlenʲɪje/) - [Formal]
• реализация (/rʲɪəlʲɪˈzatsɨjə/) - [Formal, Business Context]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in formal writing, literature, and professional discussions)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of noun declensions and abstract concepts)

Pronunciation (Russian):

осуществление: /ɐˈsutɕɪstvlenʲɪje/

реализация: /rʲɪəlʲɪˈzatsɨjə/

Note on осуществление: The stress is on the third syllable; be cautious with the palatalized 'щ' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers.

Note on реализация: Pronounce the 'р' with a slight roll, and the 'я' as a soft 'ya' sound; common in faster speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

The state of being realized or coming to fulfillment (e.g., plans or ideas achieving their intended outcome)

Translation(s) & Context:

• осуществление - Used in formal or philosophical contexts, such as discussing personal achievements or project completions.
• реализация - Common in business, technology, or everyday contexts, emphasizing practical execution.

Usage Examples:

• Его мечты наконец достигли осуществления после многих лет усилий.

  His dreams finally came to fruition after years of effort.

• Реализация проекта была отложена из-за нехватки финансирования.

  The fruition of the project was delayed due to a lack of funding.

• Для неё успех в карьере стал настоящим осуществлением детских амбиций.

  For her, career success became the true fruition of her childhood ambitions.

• Реализация идей команды привела к инновационным изменениям в компании.

  The fruition of the team's ideas led to innovative changes in the company.

• Осуществление плана потребовало коллективных усилий и терпения.

  The fruition of the plan required collective effort and patience.

The process of bearing fruit or yielding results (more literal or metaphorical)

Translation(s) & Context:

• осуществление - In metaphorical contexts, like personal growth or literary themes.
• реализация - In practical or agricultural metaphors, though less common.

Usage Examples:

• Осуществление урожая в этом году превзошло все ожидания фермеров.

  The fruition of the harvest this year exceeded all the farmers' expectations.

• Реализация творческих идей художника наконец принесла ему признание.

  The fruition of the artist's creative ideas finally brought him recognition.

• В саду мы наблюдали за осуществлением плодов на деревьях.

  In the garden, we watched the fruition of fruits on the trees.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "осуществление" and "реализация" are neuter nouns in Russian, following the standard declension patterns for third-declension nouns. They do not have irregular forms but change based on case and number.

For "осуществление", the plural form is less common and used when referring to multiple instances of realization.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • реализация (similar to the original, but more practical)
  • выполнение (emphasizes completion, often in task-oriented contexts)
  • достижение (focuses on achievement, with a sense of accomplishment)
• Antonyms:
  • неосуществление (non-realization or failure to come to fruition)
  • провал (failure, implying a complete lack of success)

Related Phrases:

• Достичь осуществления - Meaning: To achieve fruition; used in goal-setting contexts.
• Реализация идей - Meaning: The fruition of ideas; common in creative or professional discussions.
• Осуществление планов - Meaning: Bringing plans to fruition; often in personal development.

Usage Notes:

"Осуществление" is a more formal and abstract translation of "fruition," often used in philosophical or literary contexts, while "реализация" is preferred in everyday or business settings for its practicality. English speakers should note that Russian nouns like these require agreement in case, number, and gender with other elements in the sentence. For example, choose "осуществление" when emphasizing the process of fulfillment in a broader sense, but opt for "реализация" in contexts involving tangible outcomes. Be mindful of the genitive case in phrases like "достижение осуществления" (achievement of fruition).

Common Errors:

• Confusing "осуществление" with "осуществить" (a verb meaning "to realize"). Error: Using "осуществление" as a verb. Correct: "Осуществить план" (to realize a plan) vs. "Осуществление плана" (the fruition of a plan). Explanation: "Осуществление" is a noun, so it cannot conjugate like a verb; this mix-up often stems from similar roots.

• Overusing the nominative form in all contexts. Error: Saying "Я видел осуществление" instead of "Я видел осуществление плана" in genitive contexts. Correct: Adjust for case, e.g., "в осуществлении" for prepositional. Explanation: Russian requires precise case endings, which English learners might overlook, leading to grammatically incorrect sentences.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, concepts like "осуществление" often appear in literature and philosophy, such as in the works of Tolstoy or Dostoevsky, where personal fruition is tied to moral or spiritual growth. This reflects a broader cultural emphasis on introspection and the journey toward self-realization, differing from more pragmatic Western interpretations.

Related Concepts:

• цель (goal)
• успех (success)
• развитие (development)