Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'implement'

English Word: implement

Key Russian Translations:

• реализовать (realizovat') [rʲɪˈalʲɪzəvɐtʲ] - [Formal, Used in professional or technical contexts]
• инструмент (instrument) [ɪnstrʊˈmʲɛnt] - [Neutral, Often refers to tools or devices]

Frequency: Medium (Common in business, technology, and everyday discussions, but not as frequent as basic vocabulary).

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate for 'реализовать' due to verb conjugation; A2 for 'инструмент' as a basic noun).

Pronunciation (Russian):

реализовать: [rʲɪˈalʲɪzəvɐtʲ]

инструмент: [ɪnstrʊˈmʲɛnt]

Note on реализовать: The stress falls on the third syllable; be mindful of the soft sign (ь) which affects pronunciation. Variations may occur in fast speech.

Note on инструмент: Pronounce the 'и' as a short 'i' sound; no major variations in standard Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: As a verb, meaning to put a plan or idea into action.

Translation(s) & Context:

• реализовать - Used in formal settings like business meetings or project management to indicate execution of plans.

Usage Examples:

• Мы должны реализовать этот план как можно скорее.

  We must implement this plan as soon as possible.

• Компания реализовала новую стратегию для увеличения продаж.

  The company implemented a new strategy to increase sales.

• Реализуйте идею, чтобы увидеть её практическую ценность.

  Implement the idea to see its practical value.

• В проекте мы реализовали все предложенные изменения.

  In the project, we implemented all the suggested changes.

Meaning 2: As a noun, meaning a tool or instrument used for a specific purpose.

Translation(s) & Context:

• инструмент - Used in everyday contexts for physical tools or metaphorical instruments, like in music or machinery.

Usage Examples:

• Этот инструмент необходим для ремонта автомобиля.

  This implement is necessary for repairing the car.

• В оркестре каждый инструмент играет свою роль.

  In the orchestra, each implement plays its own role.

• Используйте правильный инструмент, чтобы избежать повреждений.

  Use the right implement to avoid damage.

• Садовый инструмент должен быть качественным и удобным.

  Garden implements should be high-quality and convenient.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'реализовать' (a verb), it follows the standard conjugation patterns for first-conjugation verbs in Russian. It is irregular in some aspects due to its prefix.

For 'инструмент' (a masculine noun), it declines according to the second declension pattern:

Both words are relatively regular, but 'реализовать' requires attention to aspect (it's imperfective in base form).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms for реализовать: внедрить (vnedrit' - to introduce), осуществить (osushchestvit' - to carry out). Note: 'внедрить' is more specific to systems or innovations.
• Synonyms for инструмент: приспособление (prisposobleniye - device), орудие (orudiye - tool). 'Орудие' often implies something more mechanical.
• Antonyms for реализовать: отменить (otmenit' - to cancel), игнорировать (ignorirovat' - to ignore).
• Antonyms for инструмент: (No direct antonyms, but conceptually: помеха (pomekha - obstacle)).

Related Phrases:

• Реализовать проект - To implement a project; often used in professional contexts to mean executing a plan from start to finish.
• Инструмент для работы - Tool for work; refers to essential equipment in a job or task.
• Внедрить и реализовать идею - To introduce and implement an idea; a common phrase in innovation discussions.

Usage Notes:

'Реализовать' is a formal verb that directly corresponds to the English 'implement' in business or technical English, but it's less common in casual conversation. Choose it over synonyms like 'внедрить' when emphasizing completion. For 'инструмент', it's a neutral noun that can be metaphorical, similar to English 'tool', but always consider gender and case in sentences. In Russian, verbs like 'реализовать' often require the perfective aspect for completed actions, so pair it with appropriate contexts.

• Always check the aspect of verbs to match the English tense.
• Use 'инструмент' in plural for multiple items, as Russian nouns change form based on number.

Common Errors:

English learners often confuse 'реализовать' with 'реализовывать' (the imperfective form), using it incorrectly for ongoing actions. For example:

• Error: Я реализовать план каждый день. (Incorrect: Mixes infinitive with ongoing action)
• Correct: Я реализую план каждый день. (Use present tense for habits)
• Explanation: Russian verbs have aspects; 'реализовать' is perfective, so it's for completed actions. For 'инструмент', a common error is forgetting declension: Error: Я взял инструмент (in genitive context); Correct: Я взял инструмент (but adjust for case, e.g., in accusative: Я взял инструмент).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like 'реализовать' are heavily used in the context of Soviet-era planning and modern business, reflecting a historical emphasis on practical implementation in state projects. 'Инструмент' might carry connotations from Russian literature, where tools symbolize human ingenuity, as seen in works by Tolstoy.

Related Concepts:

• проект (proyekt - project)
• стратегия (strategiya - strategy)
• устройство (ustroystvo - device)