Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'guarantee'

English Word: guarantee

Key Russian Translations:

• гарантия [ɡɐˈrantʲɪjə] - [Formal, Noun, Singular]
• гарантировать [ɡɐrɐnʲtʲɪˈravatʲ] - [Formal, Verb, Used in promises or assurances]

Frequency: High (commonly used in everyday contexts such as business, contracts, and consumer rights).

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; involves understanding noun declensions and verb conjugations, which may vary by translation).

Pronunciation (Russian):

гарантия: [ɡɐˈrantʲɪjə]

Note on гарантия: The stress is on the third syllable; be mindful of the palatalized 't' sound, which is a common challenge for English speakers.

гарантировать: [ɡɐrɐnʲtʲɪˈravatʲ]

Note on гарантировать: This verb has a rolling 'r' and a soft 'tʲ', which can vary slightly in fast speech; practice with native audio for accuracy.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A promise or assurance that something will be done or that a product will meet certain standards (Noun form).

Translation(s) & Context:

• гарантия - Used in formal contexts like contracts, warranties, or legal agreements, emphasizing reliability and protection.

Usage Examples:

• Эта гарантия покрывает дефекты в течение года. (This guarantee covers defects for one year.)

  English Translation: This guarantee covers defects for one year.

• Без гарантии покупка кажется рискованной. (Without a guarantee, the purchase seems risky.)

  English Translation: Without a guarantee, the purchase seems risky.

• Гарантия на автомобиль включает бесплатный ремонт. (The guarantee on the car includes free repairs.)

  English Translation: The guarantee on the car includes free repairs.

• Проверьте условия гарантии перед покупкой. (Check the terms of the guarantee before buying.)

  English Translation: Check the terms of the guarantee before buying.

Meaning 2: To promise or assure that something will happen (Verb form).

Translation(s) & Context:

• гарантировать - Used in formal or professional settings, such as business negotiations or official statements, to express certainty.

Usage Examples:

• Я гарантирую, что товар будет доставлен вовремя. (I guarantee that the goods will be delivered on time.)

  English Translation: I guarantee that the goods will be delivered on time.

• Компания гарантирует качество своей продукции. (The company guarantees the quality of its products.)

  English Translation: The company guarantees the quality of its products.

• Он гарантировал успех проекта, но не сдержал обещание. (He guaranteed the project's success but didn't keep his promise.)

  English Translation: He guaranteed the project's success but didn't keep his promise.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For гарантия (feminine noun, 1st declension):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	гарантия	гарантии
Genitive	гарантии	гарантий
Dative	гарантии	гарантиям
Accusative	гарантию	гарантии
Instrumental	гарантией	гарантиями
Prepositional	гарантии	гарантиях

For гарантировать (verb, 1st conjugation):

This verb follows regular patterns. Present tense examples: гарантирую (I guarantee), гарантируешь (you guarantee), гарантирует (he/she guarantees). Past tense: гарантировал (he guaranteed). It is conjugated based on person, number, and tense.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • обещание (promise; more general and less formal than гарантия)
  • уверенность (assurance; used when emphasizing confidence)
• Antonyms:
  • риск (risk; implies uncertainty, contrasting with the security of a guarantee)
  • сомнение (doubt; highlights lack of assurance)

Related Phrases:

• Гарантийный срок - Refers to the warranty period, commonly used in product sales.
• Полная гарантия - Means full guarantee, implying comprehensive coverage in contracts.
• Гарантировать качество - To guarantee quality, a phrase often seen in advertising or service agreements.

Usage Notes:

The Russian translations of "guarantee" like "гарантия" (noun) and "гарантировать" (verb) closely align with English but emphasize formal contexts, such as legal or commercial settings. Choose "гарантия" for tangible assurances (e.g., product warranties) and "гарантировать" for verbal commitments. Be aware of grammatical gender and case changes in Russian, which affect sentence structure. In informal speech, synonyms like "обещание" might be preferred to avoid overly formal language.

Common Errors:

• English learners often misuse noun cases, e.g., saying "без гарантия" instead of the correct genitive "без гарантии". Correct usage: "Без гарантии покупка рискованна" (Without a guarantee, the purchase is risky). The error stems from not declining the noun properly.

• Confusing verb conjugations, such as using "гарантировать" in the wrong tense, e.g., "Я гарантирую вчера" (incorrect) instead of "Я гарантировал вчера" (I guaranteed yesterday). Always match the tense to the context for accurate expression.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "гарантия" often carries strong implications in consumer rights and legal frameworks, influenced by Soviet-era practices where state guarantees were common. Today, it's tied to modern commerce, reflecting Russia's emphasis on reliability in business to build trust, especially in international trade.

Related Concepts:

• страхование (insurance)
• обязательство (obligation)
• договор (contract)