Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'syndicate'

English Word: syndicate

Key Russian Translations:

• синдикат [sɪndʲɪˈkat] - [Formal, Business/Organizational Context]
• синдик [sʲɪnˈdʲik] - [Formal, Legal or Historical Context, less common]

Frequency: Medium (Common in business, legal, and media discussions, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; as a borrowed word, it requires familiarity with Russian noun declensions and formal vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

синдикат: [sɪndʲɪˈkat]

Note on синдикат: The stress is on the second syllable; the "дʲ" represents a palatalized 'd', which can be challenging for English speakers—similar to the 'd' in "duty" but softer. Variations in pronunciation may occur in regional dialects.

синдик: [sʲɪnˈdʲik]

Note on синдик: Stress on the second syllable; the initial "сʲ" is a palatalized 's', akin to the 's' in "measure" in English, and is a common feature in Russian loanwords.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest, often in business or crime.

Translation(s) & Context:

• синдикат - Used in formal contexts like business alliances, cartels, or criminal organizations; common in legal and economic discussions.
• синдик - More historical or legal, referring to a syndic in administrative roles, such as in unions or estates.

Usage Examples:

• Русский бизнесмены образовали синдикат для контроля над рынком. (Russian businessmen formed a syndicate to control the market.)

  English Translation: Russian businessmen formed a syndicate to control the market.

• Этот синдикат занимается контрабандой, что вызывает беспокойство у властей. (This syndicate is involved in smuggling, which concerns the authorities.)

  English Translation: This syndicate is involved in smuggling, which concerns the authorities.

• В истории России синдик часто выступал посредником в финансовых делах. (In Russian history, a syndic often acted as an intermediary in financial affairs.)

  English Translation: In Russian history, a syndic often acted as an intermediary in financial affairs.

• Синдикат инвесторов объединил усилия для покупки акций компании. (The syndicate of investors combined efforts to buy the company's shares.)

  English Translation: The syndicate of investors combined efforts to buy the company's shares.

• Преступный синдикат был разоблачен полицией после года расследования. (The criminal syndicate was exposed by the police after a year of investigation.)

  English Translation: The criminal syndicate was exposed by the police after a year of investigation.

Meaning 2: In journalism or media, a group that distributes content to multiple outlets.

Translation(s) & Context:

• синдикат - Applied in media contexts, such as news syndicates; formal and professional usage.

Usage Examples:

• Газетный синдикат распространяет статьи по всей стране. (The newspaper syndicate distributes articles across the country.)

  English Translation: The newspaper syndicate distributes articles across the country.

• Этот синдикат позволяет независимым журналистам публиковаться в крупных изданиях. (This syndicate allows independent journalists to publish in major outlets.)

  English Translation: This syndicate allows independent journalists to publish in major outlets.

• Международный синдикат новостей охватывает события в реальном времени. (The international news syndicate covers events in real time.)

  English Translation: The international news syndicate covers events in real time.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "синдикат" and "синдик" are masculine nouns in Russian. "Синдикат" is a third-declension noun with regular patterns, while "синдик" follows standard masculine patterns. Russian nouns inflect for case, number, and gender, but these words do not have irregular forms.

Note: These forms are regular and follow standard Russian declension rules for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • картель (cartel) - Similar to a business syndicate, but often implies a more formal agreement.
  • монополия (monopoly) - Used when the syndicate controls a market exclusively.
  • альянс (alliance) - A looser association, often in non-business contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • конкуренция (competition) - Represents opposition to a syndicate's collaborative nature.
  • одиночество (isolation) - In a metaphorical sense, indicating lack of association.

Related Phrases:

• Криминальный синдикат - (Criminal syndicate; refers to organized crime groups with a hierarchical structure.)
• Бизнес-синдикат - (Business syndicate; used for corporate alliances in commerce.)
• Синдикат новостей - (News syndicate; specifically for media distribution networks.)

Usage Notes:

"Синдикат" directly corresponds to the English "syndicate" in formal contexts, especially in business or legal settings, but it may carry a connotation of secrecy or power in Russian usage. Choose "синдик" for historical or administrative contexts. Be mindful of case endings when using in sentences; for example, it's common in genitive case after prepositions like "в" (in). In informal speech, Russians might prefer simpler terms like "группа" (group) to avoid sounding overly formal.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the nominative form in all cases, e.g., saying "в синдикат" instead of "в синдикате". Correct: "в синдикате" (in the syndicate). Explanation: Russian requires proper declension; this mistake can make the sentence grammatically incorrect and confusing.

• Error: Confusing with "синдром" (syndrome), leading to misuse in medical contexts. Correct: Use "синдикат" only for organizational groups. Explanation: These are homophones in casual pronunciation, so context is key to avoid semantic errors.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the term "синдикат" often evokes images of Soviet-era economic structures or modern organized crime, as seen in literature and films like those depicting the Russian mafia. It highlights Russia's history of centralized control and anti-monopoly laws, adding a layer of historical weight not always present in English usage.

Related Concepts:

• картель
• монополия
• корпорация