Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'profitable'

English Word: profitable

Key Russian Translations:

• прибыльный [prʲɪˈbɨlʲnɨj] - [Formal, used in business and financial contexts]
• выгодный [vɨˈɡodnɨj] - [Informal, broader contexts implying beneficial or advantageous]

Frequency: Medium (Common in business, finance, and economic discussions, but less frequent in everyday casual conversation.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, based on CEFR; requires understanding of adjective inflections and business vocabulary. For 'прибыльный', it's straightforward; for 'выгодный', similar difficulty.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

прибыльный: [prʲɪˈbɨlʲnɨj]

выгодный: [vɨˈɡodnɨj]

Note on прибыльный: The stress is on the third syllable ('bɨlʲ'), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the Russian palatalized 'l' sound; practice with native audio for accuracy.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: Financially beneficial or yielding profit, often in economic or business contexts.

Translation(s) & Context:

• прибыльный - Used for something that generates financial gain, such as investments or businesses; formal and precise in professional settings.
• выгодный - Used more broadly for anything advantageous, including non-financial benefits, in everyday or informal contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Эта инвестиция была очень прибыльной для компании.

  This investment was very profitable for the company.

• В прошлом году наш бизнес стал более прибыльным благодаря новым стратегиям.

  Last year, our business became more profitable due to new strategies.

• Прибыльный проект помог нам расширить производство.

  The profitable project helped us expand production.

• Иногда выгодный вариант не всегда бывает прибыльным в долгосрочной перспективе.

  Sometimes an advantageous option isn't always profitable in the long term.

• Выгодный контракт сделал эту сделку прибыльной для обеих сторон.

  The advantageous contract made this deal profitable for both parties.

Meaning: Yielding a positive return or being worthwhile (less strictly financial).

Translation(s) & Context:

• выгодный - Applied in non-financial scenarios, like time-saving or beneficial decisions; informal and versatile.
• прибыльный - Less common here, but can be used metaphorically in formal writing.

Usage Examples:

• Выгодный обмен валюты сэкономил нам время и деньги.

  The profitable currency exchange saved us time and money.

• Эта выгода оказалась прибыльной в плане карьерного роста.

  This advantage turned out to be profitable in terms of career growth.

• Выгодный маршрут поездки сделал путешествие более приятным.

  The profitable route made the trip more enjoyable.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'прибыльный' and 'выгодный' are adjectives in Russian, which inflect based on gender, number, and case. Russian adjectives agree with the nouns they modify and follow standard patterns for first-declension adjectives.

Note: These adjectives do not have irregular forms; they change predictably based on the noun's gender, number, and case.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • доходный (dohódnyj) - More focused on income generation; similar to 'profitable' but with a cash-flow emphasis.
  • рентабельный (rentabelʲnyj) - Used in business for efficiency and profitability; slightly more technical.
• Antonyms:
  • убыточный (ubytóčnyj) - Implies loss-making or unprofitable.
  • нерентабельный (nerentabelʲnyj) - Non-profitable or inefficient in economic terms.

Related Phrases:

• прибыльный бизнес - A profitable business; refers to a venture that yields financial returns.
• выгодная сделка - A profitable deal; implies a mutually beneficial agreement.
• прибыльная инвестиция - Profitable investment; used in financial planning contexts.

Usage Notes:

'Прибыльный' is the most direct translation for 'profitable' in financial contexts, aligning closely with English usage in business. Use 'выгодный' for broader advantages where profit isn't strictly monetary. Be mindful of adjective agreement in Russian sentences—always match gender, number, and case with the noun. In formal writing, 'прибыльный' is preferred, while 'выгодный' suits everyday conversation. When choosing between translations, consider the context: if it's about pure financial gain, opt for 'прибыльный'; for general benefits, use 'выгодный'.

Common Errors:

• Error: Failing to inflect the adjective correctly, e.g., saying "прибыльный компания" instead of "прибыльная компания" (for feminine noun).

  Correct: "Прибыльная компания" - Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree in gender; 'компания' is feminine, so use the feminine form.

• Error: Confusing 'прибыльный' with 'выгодный' in financial reports, leading to understatement of risks.

  Correct: Use 'прибыльный' for profit-focused contexts; 'выгодный' for advantages. Explanation: 'Выгодный' might imply short-term benefits, while 'прибыльный' emphasizes sustained profit.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like 'прибыльный' often reflect the historical emphasis on state-controlled economics during the Soviet era, where profitability was tied to national productivity. Today, in modern Russia, these words are common in discussions of entrepreneurship, highlighting the shift towards market-driven economies while retaining a pragmatic, collective approach to business success.

Related Concepts:

• инвестиция (investment)
• бизнес (business)
• доход (income)