Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'qualify'

English Word: qualify

Key Russian Translations:

• квалифицировать [kɐlʲɪfɪˈtsɨrəvətʲ] - [Formal, Used in professional or technical contexts]
• соответствовать [səɐtʲvʲeˈtstvəvətʲ] - [General, Informal]

Frequency: Medium (Common in educational, professional, and everyday discussions about skills or requirements)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate, as it involves understanding verb conjugations and contextual usage; for 'соответствовать', it may be slightly easier at B1)

Pronunciation (Russian):

квалифицировать: [kɐlʲɪfɪˈtsɨrəvətʲ]

Note on квалифицировать: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi'), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the soft consonants. Pronunciation varies slightly in rapid speech.

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соответствовать: [səɐtʲvʲeˈtstvəvətʲ]

Note on соответствовать: The initial 's' is soft and palatalized; pay attention to the cluster of consonants in the middle, which is common in Russian verbs.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: To meet the necessary standards, conditions, or requirements (e.g., for a job, competition, or qualification).

Translation(s) & Context:

• соответствовать - Used in everyday contexts like job applications or personal assessments.
• квалифицировать - Used in more formal or professional settings, such as training or certification processes.

Usage Examples:

• Чтобы получить эту работу, вам нужно соответствовать всем критериям.

  To get this job, you need to qualify for all the criteria.

• Компания квалифицирует сотрудников для новых технологий.

  The company qualifies employees for new technologies.

• Его навыки соответствуют требованиям для участия в соревновании.

  His skills qualify him for participation in the competition.

• Мы должны квалифицировать проект, чтобы он соответствовал стандартам.

  We need to qualify the project so that it meets the standards.

• Студентка соответствует всем академическим требованиям для стипендии.

  The student qualifies for the scholarship by meeting all academic requirements.

Meaning 2: To modify or limit the meaning of something (e.g., a statement or word).

Translation(s) & Context:

• квалифицировать - Often used in intellectual or legal contexts to add nuance.

Usage Examples:

• Он квалифицировал своё заявление, добавив важные детали.

  He qualified his statement by adding important details.

• В контракте нужно квалифицировать условия, чтобы избежать недоразумений.

  In the contract, you need to qualify the terms to avoid misunderstandings.

• Её ответ был квалифицирован с учётом культурных различий.

  Her answer was qualified considering cultural differences.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both translations are verbs, so they undergo conjugation based on tense, aspect, person, and number. 'Квалифицировать' is a first-conjugation verb with imperfective aspect, while 'соответствовать' is imperfective and follows standard patterns.

Note: These verbs are regular, but 'соответствовать' has more predictable changes due to its structure. They do not change in gender or number in the infinitive form.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • уточнять (to specify or clarify, often with a nuance of precision)
  • подходить (to fit or suit, more informal for meeting requirements)
• Antonyms:
  • не соответствовать (to not match or fail to qualify)
  • дисквалифицировать (to disqualify)

Related Phrases:

• Квалифицированный специалист - A qualified expert; used in professional contexts to denote someone with certified skills.
• Соответствовать стандартам - To meet standards; common in quality control or regulatory discussions.
• Полностью квалифицировать - To fully qualify; implies thorough preparation or certification.

Usage Notes:

'Квалифицировать' is more formal and often relates to professional certification, while 'соответствовать' is versatile for everyday situations. English speakers should note that Russian verbs require agreement in person and number, so always conjugate based on the subject (e.g., use 'соответствует' for third-person singular). In formal writing, prefer 'квалифицировать' for technical contexts, but 'соответствовать' for general fitness. Be cautious with aspect: these are imperfective, implying ongoing actions.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'квалифицировать' interchangeably with 'соответствовать' without context. For example, learners might say "Я квалифицирую для работы" instead of "Я соответствую для работы."
  Correct: "Я соответствую требованиям работы" (I qualify for the job).
  Explanation: 'Квалифицировать' implies actively training or certifying, whereas 'соответствовать' means passively meeting criteria.

• Error: Incorrect conjugation, e.g., saying "Он квалифицирует" when it should be "Он квалифицирован" in passive contexts.
  Correct: Use the passive voice properly, like "Он был квалифицирован."
  Explanation: Russian requires accurate verb forms; mix-ups can alter the meaning entirely.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like 'квалифицировать' often tie to the Soviet-era emphasis on technical education and certifications, reflecting a value for formalized skills in fields like engineering or sports. This can imply a bureaucratic process, so using it in conversation might evoke ideas of official validation rather than casual suitability.

Related Concepts:

• специалист
• требования
• сертификация