Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'redistribute'

English Word: redistribute

Key Russian Translations:

• перераспределять [pʲɪrʲɪrəsprʲɪˈdʲelʲɪtʲ] - [Formal, used in administrative or economic contexts]
• распределить заново [rəsprʲɪˈdʲelʲɪtʲ zəˈnovo] - [Informal, literal rephrasing, often in everyday discussions]

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

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of verb conjugations and formal structures. For 'перераспределять', it's B2 due to its complexity; for 'распределить заново', it's A2 as it's more straightforward.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

перераспределять: [pʲɪrʲɪrəsprʲɪˈdʲelʲɪtʲ]

распределить заново: [rəsprʲɪˈdʲelʲɪtʲ zəˈnovo]

Note on перераспределять: The stress falls on the third syllable ('dʲelʲ'), which can be tricky for learners; be careful with the prefix 'пере-' which indicates repetition.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: To allocate or distribute resources, wealth, or items again, often to achieve fairness or efficiency.

Translation(s) & Context:

• перераспределять - Used in formal contexts like economics or policy-making, e.g., government programs.
• распределить заново - Applied in informal or practical scenarios, such as reorganizing personal items.

Usage Examples:

• Правительство перераспределяет бюджетные средства для поддержки малоимущих семей.

  The government redistributes budget funds to support low-income families.

• В компании решили перераспределять задачи между сотрудниками, чтобы повысить эффективность.

  In the company, they decided to redistribute tasks among employees to increase efficiency.

• Экономисты обсуждают, как распределить заново природные ресурсы в регионе.

  Economists are discussing how to redistribute natural resources in the region.

• Во время реорганизации мы перераспределяем офисное пространство для новых сотрудников.

  During the reorganization, we are redistributing office space for new employees.

Meaning 2: To reassign or shift something in a different way, metaphorically (e.g., in computing or data management).

Translation(s) & Context:

• перераспределять - Common in technical contexts, like IT or data systems.
• распределить заново - Less formal, used in everyday tech discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Система автоматически перераспределяет данные для балансировки нагрузки на серверах.

  The system automatically redistributes data to balance the load on servers.

• Администратор решил распределить заново права доступа для пользователей.

  The administrator decided to redistribute access rights for users.

• В алгоритме перераспределяют ресурсы, чтобы избежать перегрузки.

  In the algorithm, resources are redistributed to avoid overload.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations are verbs, so they follow Russian verb conjugation rules. 'Перераспределять' is an imperfective verb, while 'распределить' is perfective. Russian verbs change based on tense, aspect, person, and number. Below is a table for 'перераспределять' (imperfective) and 'распределить' (perfective).

Note: These verbs are regular in their conjugations but can vary slightly in compound forms. If unchanging in certain contexts (e.g., infinitive), they remain as listed.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: распределять (to distribute), перераспределить (to reallocate) - 'распределять' is more general and less formal.
• Antonyms: концентрировать (to concentrate), аккумулировать (to accumulate) - 'концентрировать' implies gathering rather than spreading out.

Related Phrases:

• Перераспределение ресурсов - Redistribution of resources (Refers to economic or social reallocation for equity).
• Распределить заново бюджет - To redistribute the budget anew (Used in financial planning contexts).
• Перераспределение доходов - Income redistribution (A common phrase in discussions of social policy).

Usage Notes:

'Перераспределять' is the most precise translation for formal contexts like economics, where the ongoing process is emphasized, while 'распределить заново' suits one-time actions in informal speech. In Russian, always consider the aspect: use imperfective for ongoing actions and perfective for completed ones. Be mindful of context—'перераспределять' often carries implications of policy or reform, which may not directly align with English usage. When choosing between translations, opt for 'перераспределять' in written or official documents.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the perfective form 'распределить' when an ongoing action is needed, e.g., saying "Я распределил ресурсы" instead of "Я перераспределяю ресурсы" for a continuous process. Correct: Use 'перераспределять' for imperfective contexts to avoid implying completion.
• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation, e.g., stressing the wrong syllable in 'перераспределять'. Explanation: This can lead to misunderstandings; practice with native audio to master it.
• Error: Confusing with similar verbs like 'распределять', leading to incorrect aspect usage. Correct example: "Мы перераспределяем" (We are redistributing) vs. Incorrect: "Мы распределяем" (which might imply a simple distribution without reallocation).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and history, terms like 'перераспределение' are heavily associated with Soviet-era policies, such as land and wealth redistribution during collectivization. This can add a political connotation in modern usage, making it sensitive in discussions about equality and state intervention.

Related Concepts:

• экономика (economics)
• ресурсы (resources)
• бюджет (budget)
• реформа (reform)