Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'repair'

English Word: repair

Key Russian Translations:

• ремонт (rʲɪˈmont) - [Noun, Formal, Used for the act or process of fixing]
• ремонтировать (rʲɪmənʲtʲɪˈrovatʲ) - [Verb, Formal, Used in general contexts for repairing objects]

Frequency: Medium (Common in everyday conversations about maintenance, home improvement, and technical contexts, but not as frequent as basic verbs like "to be" or "to have").

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; the noun form is straightforward for learners at A2 level, but the verb form requires understanding of verb conjugations, making it B1 overall. For 'ремонтировать', it may feel more challenging due to irregular aspects.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

ремонт: rʲɪˈmont

ремонтировать: rʲɪmənʲtʲɪˈrovatʲ

Note on ремонт: The stress is on the second syllable; be careful with the soft 'r' sound, which is a common challenge for English speakers. For 'ремонтировать', the verb has a rolling 'r' and a soft 'tʲ', with stress on the third syllable—practice with native audio for fluidity.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: As a noun, referring to the act, process, or result of fixing or restoring something (e.g., home repairs).

Translation(s) & Context:

• ремонт - Used in formal and everyday contexts for physical repairs, such as in housing or vehicles; common in technical or domestic discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Я нанял рабочих для ремонта кухни. (Ya nanyal rabochikh dlya remonta kukhni.)

  I hired workers for the kitchen repair. (This example shows the noun in a practical, domestic context.)

• Ремонт дороги займет несколько месяцев. (Remont dorogi zaymet neskol'ko mesyatsev.)

  The road repair will take several months. (Illustrates use in infrastructure or public works scenarios.)

• После ремонта дом выглядит как новый. (Posle remonta dom vyglyadit kak novyy.)

  After the repair, the house looks like new. (Demonstrates the noun in a completed state, emphasizing results.)

• Стоимость ремонта автомобиля выросла. (Stoimost' remonta avtomobilya vyrosla.)

  The cost of the car repair has increased. (Shows usage in financial or economic contexts.)

Meaning 2: As a verb, meaning to fix, mend, or restore something (e.g., to repair a machine).

Translation(s) & Context:

• ремонтировать - Used for ongoing actions in formal, technical, or casual settings; often implies mechanical or structural work.

Usage Examples:

• Механик ремонтирует двигатель прямо сейчас. (Mekhanik remontiruet dvigatel' pryamoy seychas.)

  The mechanic is repairing the engine right now. (This highlights the verb in a present tense, professional context.)

• Мы ремонтируем мебель своими руками. (My remontiruem mebel' svoimi rukami.)

  We are repairing the furniture by ourselves. (Shows the verb with a plural subject and DIY scenario.)

• Она ремонтирует старые книги в библиотеке. (Ona remontiruet starые knigi v biblioteke.)

  She repairs old books in the library. (Illustrates use in a cultural or preservation context.)

• Компания ремонтирует оборудование ежегодно. (Kompaniya remontiruet oborudovaniye ezhegodno.)

  The company repairs the equipment annually. (Demonstrates habitual action in a business setting.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'ремонт' (noun, masculine), it follows standard third-declension patterns with variations by case and number. It is invariant in plural forms for some uses.

For 'ремонтировать' (verb, imperfective), it is a first-conjugation verb with regular patterns but requires aspect consideration (imperfective for ongoing actions). Example conjugations in present tense:

Note: This verb has a perfective counterpart, 'починить' (to fix completely), which may be used interchangeably in some contexts.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • починка (pochinka) - More specific to minor fixes.
  • восстановление (vosstanovleniye) - Implies restoration to original state.
• Antonyms:
  • разрушение (razrusheniye) - Destruction or breaking.
  • повреждение (povrezhdeniye) - Damage or harm.

Related Phrases:

• Капитальный ремонт (Kapital'nyy remont) - Major overhaul; used for extensive renovations, e.g., in buildings.
• Ремонт своими руками (Remont svoimi rukami) - DIY repair; common in hobbyist contexts.
• Автосервис для ремонта (Avtoservis dlya remonta) - Car repair service; refers to professional auto maintenance.

Usage Notes:

• Russian often distinguishes between imperfective (e.g., ремонтировать for ongoing repair) and perfective aspects (e.g., починить for completed repair), unlike English 'repair'. Choose based on context.
• 'Ремонт' as a noun is neutral and formal, suitable for written reports or conversations, but in casual speech, it might be shortened in phrases.
• When translating, consider the object: for machines, 'ремонтировать' is precise; for homes, 'ремонт' is more idiomatic.
• Grammar note: Verbs like 'ремонтировать' require agreement with the subject in person and number, which can be tricky for English speakers used to less inflection.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing 'ремонт' (noun) with 'ремонтировать' (verb) and using them interchangeably without aspect. Incorrect: Я ремонт машину (Ya remont mashinu). Correct: Я ремонтирую машину (Ya remontiruyu mashinu). Explanation: Russian verbs must convey action progression; this mistake overlooks aspect, leading to ungrammatical sentences.
• Error: Incorrect case usage with 'ремонт'. Incorrect: Я иду в ремонт (Ya idu v remont). Correct: Я иду в ремонт (actually correct here, but often misplaced, e.g., Я плачу за ремонтА – should be за ремонт). Explanation: Learners forget genitive forms, which are essential for prepositional phrases.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'ремонт' often refers to extensive home renovations, a common and sometimes dreaded annual event due to the Soviet-era housing stock. It's tied to communal living histories, where neighbors might share resources for repairs, reflecting a sense of community and practicality in daily life.

Related Concepts:

• восстановление (vosstanovleniye)
• обслуживание (obsluzhivaniye)
• профилактика (profilaktika)