Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'import'

English Word: import

Key Russian Translations:

• импорт [ˈimpɔrt] - [Noun, Formal, Used in business and trade contexts]
• импортировать [ɪm.pɐrˈtʲirəvətʲ] - [Verb, Formal, Used for the action of bringing goods into a country]

Frequency: Medium (Common in economic and business discussions, but not everyday casual speech)

Difficulty: For 'импорт': B1 (Intermediate, as it's a straightforward noun); For 'импортировать': B2 (Upper-Intermediate, due to verb conjugation complexities)

Pronunciation (Russian):

импорт: [ˈimpɔrt]

Note on импорт: Stress on the first syllable; the 'р' is rolled, which is a common feature in Russian consonants.

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импортировать: [ɪm.pɐrˈtʲirəvətʲ]

Note on импортировать: The verb has a palatalized 'тʲ' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers; practice the soft 'т' as in 'ть'.

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Meanings and Usage:

As a noun meaning goods or products brought into a country from abroad

Translation(s) & Context:

• импорт - Used in formal economic discussions, such as trade policies or international commerce.

Usage Examples:

• В прошлом году объем импорта нефти в Россию значительно вырос.

  Last year, the volume of oil imports to Russia increased significantly.

• Импорт электроники из Китая доминирует на рынке.

  Imports of electronics from China dominate the market.

• Правительство ввело пошлины на импорт сельскохозяйственной продукции.

  The government imposed duties on the import of agricultural products.

• Мировой импорт автомобилей достиг рекордного уровня.

  Global car imports reached a record level.

• Импорт из Европы часто подвергается дополнительным проверкам.

  Imports from Europe are often subject to additional inspections.

As a verb meaning to bring in goods or data from outside

Translation(s) & Context:

• импортировать - Commonly used in business, technology, and data management contexts, such as importing files or goods.

Usage Examples:

• Компания планирует импортировать новые технологии из Японии.

  The company plans to import new technologies from Japan.

• В программе можно импортировать данные из Excel.

  In the program, you can import data from Excel.

• Бизнесмены импортируют товары, чтобы удовлетворить местный спрос.

  Businessmen import goods to meet local demand.

• Эта функция позволяет импортировать фото с телефона.

  This feature allows you to import photos from your phone.

• Страна импортирует зерно из соседних государств в период засухи.

  The country imports grain from neighboring states during droughts.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'импорт' (a masculine noun):

It follows the standard third declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant. It is inflected based on case and number.

For 'импортировать' (a verb, first conjugation):

It is a regular verb but follows patterns with palatalization. Below is a basic present tense conjugation table:

Note: The verb has imperfective aspect; perfective form is 'импортировать' in some contexts, but it's often used as is.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: ввоз (more general for bringing in goods), завоз (informal for importing supplies)
• Antonyms: экспорт (export)

Note: 'Ввоз' is often used interchangeably with 'импорт' in trade contexts but may imply a more physical act of transportation.

Related Phrases:

• Импорт товаров - Import of goods (Refers to the process of bringing in merchandise for sale or use)
• Импортировать данные - To import data (Common in computing, e.g., transferring files between programs)
• Международный импорт - International import (Used for global trade discussions)

Usage Notes:

'Импорт' directly corresponds to the English noun 'import' in economic contexts, while 'импортировать' aligns with the verb form. Use 'импорт' in formal writing or speeches about trade; it's neutral and widely accepted. For verbs, 'импортировать' is preferred in modern Russian over older alternatives like 'ввозить' in business settings. Be mindful of case agreements in sentences, as Russian requires nouns to inflect based on their role. When choosing between translations, opt for 'импорт' for static concepts and 'импортировать' for actions.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using 'импорт' as a verb, e.g., saying "Я импорт товар" instead of "Я импортирую товар".
  Correct: "Я импортирую товар" (I import goods). Explanation: 'Импорт' is a noun and cannot be conjugated; use the verb form for actions.
• Mistake: Forgetting case inflections, e.g., "из импорт" instead of "из импорта".
  Correct: "Из импорта" (From import). Explanation: In genitive case, the noun must change to show possession or origin.
• Mistake: Confusing with 'экспорт', e.g., using 'импорт' when meaning export.
  Correct: Use 'экспорт' for exports. Explanation: These are antonyms, so context is key to avoid mix-ups in trade discussions.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and economy, 'импорт' often carries connotations of dependency on foreign goods, especially in historical contexts like the Soviet era when imports were limited. Today, it reflects Russia's integration into global markets, but discussions around imports can touch on national pride and self-sufficiency debates.

Related Concepts:

• экспорт
• торговля
• внешняя торговля