Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'resale'

English Word: resale

Key Russian Translations:

• Перепродажа (/pʲɪrʲɪˈpro.dɐ.ʐə/) - [Formal, Noun, Used in business and economic contexts]
• Вторичная продажа (/ftɐˈrʲiːnʲə prɐˈdaʐə/) - [Informal, Phrase, Often used in everyday conversations about second-hand goods]

Frequency: Medium (Common in commercial, real estate, and online marketplaces, but not in casual daily speech).

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of noun cases and business vocabulary. For "Перепродажа", it's B2; for "Вторичная продажа", it's slightly easier at B1 due to its compound structure).

Pronunciation (Russian):

Перепродажа: /pʲɪrʲɪˈpro.dɐ.ʐə/ (The stress is on the third syllable; note the soft 'р' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers.)

Note on Перепродажа: The 'ж' at the end is a voiced fricative, similar to the 's' in "measure". Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech.

Вторичная продажа: /ftɐˈrʲiːnʲə prɐˈdaʐə/ (Emphasize the 'и' in "вторичная" as a long vowel; the phrase is often spoken as two separate words.)

Note on Вторичная продажа: This is a compound phrase, so each word retains its individual pronunciation. Regional accents in Russia might soften the 'т' sound.

Audio: []

Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: The act of selling something that has been previously bought, often implying second-hand or resale markets.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Перепродажа - Used in formal business or legal contexts, such as discussing market transactions or e-commerce.
• Вторичная продажа - Applied in informal settings, like flea markets or online classifieds, to describe casual resale activities.

Usage Examples:

• Эта перепродажа автомобилей принесла компании значительную прибыль.

  This resale of cars brought the company significant profit.

• В интернете легко найти вторичную продажу подержанных гаджетов.

  It's easy to find the resale of used gadgets online.

• Из-за перепродажи билетов на концерт цены выросли в несколько раз.

  Due to the resale of concert tickets, prices increased several times over.

• Моя вторичная продажа старой мебели помогла освободить место в квартире.

  My resale of old furniture helped free up space in the apartment.

Meaning 2: In real estate, the process of selling a property that was acquired and is now being resold.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Перепродажа - Common in professional real estate discussions, emphasizing legal and financial aspects.
• Вторичная продажа - Used more casually for personal property flips or housing markets.

Usage Examples:

• Перепродажа этой квартиры осуществлялась через агентство недвижимости.

  The resale of this apartment was handled through a real estate agency.

• Вторичная продажа домов в этом районе стала популярной из-за роста цен.

  The resale of houses in this area has become popular due to rising prices.

• Из-за перепродажи недвижимости инвесторы часто сталкиваются с налогами.

  Due to the resale of real estate, investors often face taxes.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Перепродажа" is a feminine noun (from the first declension), so it undergoes regular case and number changes. "Вторичная продажа" is a phrase where "вторичная" (feminine adjective) and "продажа" (feminine noun) also inflect.

Note: These are regular inflections; no irregularities, but always ensure agreement with adjectives or modifiers.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Ресейл (A direct borrowing, often used in modern contexts)
  • Повторная реализация (More formal, emphasizing repeated sale)
  • Секонд-хенд (Informal, for second-hand goods; slight difference in connotation, focusing on used items)
• Antonyms:
  • Первичная продажа (Initial sale, opposite in real estate or business)
  • Покупка (Purchase, contrasting the act of buying)

Related Phrases:

• Перепродажа товаров - Refers to the resale of goods, often in retail contexts (e.g., flipping products for profit).
• Вторичный рынок - Describes the secondary market for resale, such as stock exchanges or used car markets.
• Заниматься перепродажей - Means "to engage in resale," commonly used for business activities.

Usage Notes:

• Choose "Перепродажа" for formal or legal contexts, as it directly mirrors the English "resale" in business terminology, while "Вторичная продажа" is better for everyday or informal discussions.
• Be mindful of case agreement in Russian sentences; for example, in genitive constructions like "цен на перепродажу" (prices for resale).
• In Russian, resale often implies a profit motive, which isn't always the case in English, so context is key to avoid misunderstandings.
• If the English word is used in e-commerce, "Ресейл" might be more appropriate in modern Russian slang.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "Перепродажа" without proper case inflection, e.g., saying "Я видел перепродажа" instead of "Я видел перепродажу" (accusative case).
  Correct: "Я видел перепродажу товаров." (I saw the resale of goods.) Explanation: Russian requires nouns to agree in case with their role in the sentence.
• Error: Confusing it with "Продажа" (sale), leading to overuse without specifying "second-hand" aspect, e.g., "Это продажа" for resale.
  Correct: Use "Перепродажа" to distinguish. Explanation: "Продажа" is more general, so specify for accuracy.
• Error: Mispronouncing the stress in "Перепродажа," which can alter meaning in fast speech.
  Correct: Emphasize the third syllable. Explanation: Incorrect stress might make it sound like a different word, confusing native speakers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, resale activities like "перепродажа" are culturally significant in the context of the post-Soviet economy, where second-hand markets and flea markets (e.g., in cities like Moscow) boomed due to economic transitions. This reflects a pragmatic approach to consumerism, often tied to historical resourcefulness during shortages.

Related Concepts:

• Продажа (Sale)
• Рынок (Market)
• Инвестиции (Investments)
• Секонд-хенд (Second-hand)