Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'subvention'

English Word: subvention

Key Russian Translations:

• субвенция [subˈvɛntsʲɪjə] - [Formal, Used in financial and governmental contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in professional, economic, and governmental discussions, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) - Involves specialized vocabulary; requires familiarity with Russian nominal inflections and formal language structures

Pronunciation (Russian):

субвенция: [subˈvɛntsʲɪjə]

Note on субвенция: The stress falls on the second syllable; the 'ц' sound is a voiceless alveolar affricate, which may be challenging for English speakers accustomed to softer 'ts' sounds. Variations in regional accents (e.g., in Moscow vs. St. Petersburg) might slightly alter vowel length.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A grant of money, especially from a government, to support a specific activity or entity.

Translation(s) & Context:

• субвенция - Used in formal contexts such as financial reports, policy discussions, or legal documents to refer to targeted subsidies from state budgets.

Usage Examples:

• Правительство предоставило субвенцию на развитие сельского хозяйства в отдаленных регионах.

  The government provided a subvention for the development of agriculture in remote regions.

• Субвенция от федерального бюджета помогла финансировать строительство новой школы.

  The subvention from the federal budget helped finance the construction of a new school.

• Местные власти получили субвенцию для модернизации общественного транспорта.

  Local authorities received a subvention for modernizing public transportation.

• Без субвенции от центра, региональные проекты рискуют остаться недофинансированными.

  Without a subvention from the center, regional projects risk remaining underfunded.

• Субвенция была выделена на экологические инициативы, включая очистку рек.

  The subvention was allocated for environmental initiatives, including river cleanups.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Субвенция" is a feminine noun of the third declension in Russian, which typically follows patterns for borrowed words ending in -ия. It is inflected based on case, number, and gender, but as a singular noun, it does not have plural forms in most contexts. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: This word does not have irregular inflections, but always ensure agreement with adjectives and verbs based on its feminine gender.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • субсидия (subsidy) - Similar but often broader, used for general financial aid; subtle difference in implying less targeted support.
  • грант (grant) - Applies to project-specific funding, more common in academic or research contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • налог (tax) - Refers to money paid to the government, contrasting with received funds.
  • штраф (fine) - Implies a penalty payment, opposite in intent to a subvention.

Related Phrases:

• получить субвенцию - To receive a subvention; used in contexts of funding applications or approvals.
• выделить субвенцию - To allocate a subvention; common in budgetary discussions.
• субвенция из бюджета - Subvention from the budget; emphasizes source in financial planning.

Usage Notes:

"Субвенция" directly corresponds to "subvention" in English, particularly in formal or legal contexts, and is the most accurate translation for government-related financial grants. It is typically used in written documents or professional speech, so avoid it in casual conversations. When choosing between synonyms like "субсидия" or "грант," opt for "субвенция" if the funding is specifically from a higher authority (e.g., federal to regional). Grammatically, always ensure it agrees with the governing verb or adjective in gender, number, and case, as Russian requires full inflection.

• In scenarios involving international finance, "субвенция" may appear in translated texts, but native Russian speakers might prefer it for precision.
• Be cautious with context: It implies conditional or targeted aid, unlike unconditional grants.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "субвенция" with "субсидия" and using them interchangeably. Incorrect: "Мы получили субсидию для проекта." (if it should be a subvention). Correct: "Мы получили субвенцию для проекта." Explanation: "Субвенция" is more specific to intergovernmental transfers, while "субсидия" can refer to broader subsidies; misuse can lead to inaccuracies in formal documents.

• Error: Forgetting to inflect the word correctly in sentences. Incorrect: "О субвенция" (wrong case). Correct: "О субвенции" (prepositional case). Explanation: Russian nouns must change based on their role in the sentence; English speakers often overlook this, resulting in grammatical errors.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and governance, "субвенция" often relates to the federal structure of Russia, where funds are transferred from the central budget to regional or municipal levels to address disparities. This reflects historical influences from Soviet-era centralized planning, emphasizing state control over resource distribution and promoting equality across vast territories.

Related Concepts:

• бюджет (budget)
• финансирование (funding)
• государственная поддержка (state support)