Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'haulage'

English Word: haulage

Key Russian Translations:

• Перевозка [pʲɪrʲɪˈvozkə] - [Formal, Noun, Refers to the transportation of goods by road or rail]
• Транспортировка [trænspɐrtʲɪˈrovkə] - [Formal, Noun, More general term for organized transport, often in business contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in business, logistics, and trade discussions, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of noun cases and vocabulary related to transportation, as per CEFR standards)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Перевозка: [pʲɪrʲɪˈvozkə]

Note on Перевозка: The stress is on the third syllable; the 'р' is rolled, which can be challenging for English speakers. Variations may occur in regional accents.

Транспортировка: [trænspɐrtʲɪˈrovkə]

Note on Транспортировка: This word has a softer 'т' sound; practice the vowel reductions for a more natural flow.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: The act of transporting goods, especially by road or heavy vehicles.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Перевозка - Used in formal contexts like logistics or business contracts, emphasizing road-based haulage.
• Транспортировка - Applied in broader scenarios, such as international shipping or supply chain management.

Usage Examples:

• Компания специализируется на грузовой перевозке по всей России.

  The company specializes in haulage of goods across Russia.

• Из-за пробок в городе, перевозка товаров задерживается на несколько часов.

  Due to city traffic jams, the haulage of goods is delayed by several hours.

• Для международной транспортировки мы используем специализированные грузовики.

  For international haulage, we use specialized trucks.

• Стоимость перевозки зависит от веса и расстояния.

  The cost of haulage depends on the weight and distance.

• В контракте указано, что транспортировка грузов должна быть застрахована.

  The contract states that the haulage of goods must be insured.

Secondary Meaning: The fee or service associated with transporting goods.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Перевозка - In financial contexts, referring to charges for services.
• Транспортировка - When discussing tariffs or logistics fees.

Usage Examples:

• Перевозка мебели обошлась нам в несколько тысяч рублей.

  The haulage of furniture cost us several thousand rubles.

• Компания предлагает скидки на транспортировку для крупных заказов.

  The company offers discounts on haulage for large orders.

• В стоимость входит перевозка и разгрузка товаров.

  The price includes haulage and unloading of goods.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "Перевозка" and "Транспортировка" are feminine nouns in Russian, which means they follow standard first-declension patterns. They are invariable in terms of gender but change based on case and number.

Note: These forms are regular, but pay attention to the soft endings in certain cases, which is common in Russian nouns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Доставка (more focused on delivery, often shorter distances)
  • Грузовые перевозки (emphasizes freight aspect)
  • Логистика (broader, including planning and management)
• Antonyms:
  • Хранение (storage, as it involves keeping goods rather than moving them)
  • Выгрузка (unloading, the opposite action)

Related Phrases:

• Грузовые перевозки - Common phrase for freight haulage; refers to the transportation of heavy loads by trucks.
• Международная транспортировка - Used for international haulage; implies cross-border logistics.
• Автомобильная перевозка - Phrase for road-based haulage; specifies the mode of transport.

Usage Notes:

• Choose "Перевозка" for everyday or domestic haulage contexts, as it is more concise and commonly used in Russian business settings.
• "Транспортировка" is preferred in formal or technical documents due to its precision, aligning closely with English "haulage" in logistics.
• Be mindful of case agreements in sentences; for example, always adjust the noun based on the preposition used (e.g., "в перевозке" for "in haulage").
• In spoken Russian, these terms may vary by region; in urban areas like Moscow, they are straightforward, but in rural contexts, simpler synonyms might be favored.

Common Errors:

• Confusing "Перевозка" with "Доставка": English learners often use "Доставка" interchangeably, but it implies faster, local delivery. Correct usage: "Перевозка" for long-haul transport. Example of error: Saying "Доставка товаров" when "Перевозка товаров" is more accurate for heavy freight.
• Ignoring case changes: For instance, incorrectly using the nominative form in all contexts, like "Я плачу за перевозка" instead of "Я плачу за перевозку". Explanation: Russian requires genitive for "for" in this context to indicate purpose.
• Overusing formal terms: Beginners might default to "Транспортировка" everywhere, making speech sound unnatural. Tip: Use "Перевозка" in casual discussions for better fluency.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, haulage and transportation vocabulary like "Перевозка" often ties into the country's vast geography and historical reliance on rail and road networks. For example, during the Soviet era, state-controlled haulage was crucial for distributing goods across remote areas, which adds a layer of historical significance to these terms in modern contexts.

Related Concepts:

• Логистика
• Грузовик
• Доставка
• Таможня