Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'furnish'

English Word: furnish

Key Russian Translations:

• меблировать [mʲɪˈblʲirəvətʲ] - [Verb, Formal, used in contexts involving interior design or home setup]
• предоставить [prʲɪdəstaˈvitʲ] - [Verb, Informal, more general for providing items or services]
• оснастить [ɐsˈnastʲitʲ] - [Verb, Formal, specifically for equipping with tools or essentials]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in everyday language related to home improvement, business, or logistics, but not as frequent as basic verbs like "to buy")

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, based on CEFR; involves understanding verb conjugations and context-specific usage. For "меблировать", it's slightly more challenging due to its association with nouns; for "предоставить", it's easier for beginners.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

меблировать: [mʲɪˈblʲirəvətʲ]

Note on меблировать: The stress falls on the second syllable ("blʲi"), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the palatalized consonants; practice with native audio for accuracy.

предоставить: [prʲɪdəstaˈvitʲ]

Note on предоставить: The final "tʲ" is softly palatalized; common in Russian verbs, but ensure not to overemphasize it.

оснастить: [ɐsˈnastʲitʲ]

Note on оснастить: Stress on the second syllable; the word often appears in technical or professional contexts.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To provide furniture or equipment for a room, building, or space (most common meaning).

Translation(s) & Context:

• меблировать - Used in domestic or design contexts, such as arranging a home; formal and specific to furniture.
• предоставить - Applied in broader scenarios, like supplying items in a business setting; more versatile and less formal.
• оснастить - Employed for equipping with functional items, e.g., in workplaces or vehicles; often technical.

Usage Examples:

• Они меблировали квартиру современными стульями и столами.

  They furnished the apartment with modern chairs and tables.

• Компания предоставила офисное оборудование для новых сотрудников.

  The company furnished office equipment for the new employees.

• Мы оснастили лабораторию новыми приборами для экспериментов.

  We furnished the laboratory with new instruments for experiments.

• Дизайнер меблировал дом в классическом стиле, используя антикварную мебель.

  The designer furnished the house in a classic style using antique furniture.

2. To supply or provide something in general (less common, metaphorical use).

Translation(s) & Context:

• предоставить - In abstract or service-oriented contexts, such as providing information or resources.
• оснастить - For equipping with intangible elements, like skills or knowledge.

Usage Examples:

• Университет предоставил студентам необходимые материалы для исследования.

  The university furnished the students with the necessary materials for research.

• Тренер оснастил команду стратегиями для победы в матче.

  The coach furnished the team with strategies to win the match.

• Правительство предоставило финансовую помощь пострадавшим от наводнения.

  The government furnished financial aid to those affected by the flood.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

All key translations are verbs, which follow standard Russian conjugation patterns. "Меблировать", "предоставить", and "оснастить" are first-conjugation verbs with regular inflections, but they can vary by tense, aspect, and person. Below is a table for "меблировать" as an example; similar patterns apply to the others with minor variations.

Note: "Предоставить" and "оснастить" are perfective verbs, so their inflections focus more on past and future forms. They do not change irregularly.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: обставить (to arrange or surround, with a slight nuance of surrounding in a strategic way), оснастить (as above, but more technical)
• Antonyms: опустошить (to empty or strip), ликвидировать (to eliminate or remove supplies)

Related Phrases:

• меблировать комнату - To furnish a room (Meaning: Equipping a living space with furniture, common in real estate discussions)
• предоставить услуги - To furnish services (Meaning: Supplying professional or support services, often in business contexts)
• оснастить оборудование - To furnish equipment (Meaning: Providing tools for a specific task, like in engineering)

Usage Notes:

Choose "меблировать" when the context specifically involves furniture or interior design, as it directly corresponds to the English "furnish" in domestic settings. "Предоставить" is a safer, more general option for abstract or non-physical provisions, making it ideal for everyday conversations. Be mindful of formality: "оснастить" suits professional or technical environments. Grammatically, these verbs require agreement with the subject in person and number, and they often pair with accusative objects in Russian sentences.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "меблировать" interchangeably with "предоставить" in non-furniture contexts, e.g., saying "Я меблировал информацию" instead of "Я предоставил информацию". Correct: Stick to "предоставить" for general provision to avoid sounding unnatural. Explanation: "Меблировать" implies physical arrangement, leading to confusion in abstract uses.

• Error: Incorrect conjugation, such as saying "Я меблировал" for future tense. Correct: Use "Я буду меблировать" for future actions. Explanation: Russian verbs have distinct aspects; mixing them can alter the intended meaning.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, furnishing a home (e.g., using "меблировать") often symbolizes establishing stability and family life. It's common during major life events like weddings or moving, reflecting a cultural emphasis on hospitality and comfort in domestic spaces.

Related Concepts:

• дизайн интерьера (interior design)
• оборудование (equipment)
• услуги (services)