Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'transaction'

English Word: transaction

Key Russian Translations:

• транзакция [trənˈzakt͡sʲɪjə] - [Formal, used in financial or technical contexts]
• сделка [sʲɪˈdʲelkə] - [Informal or legal contexts, often implying a business agreement]
• операция [ɐpʲɪˈrat͡sʲɪjə] - [Formal, broader contexts like banking operations or processes]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in business, finance, and everyday commercial language, but not as ubiquitous as basic vocabulary).

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian noun cases and formal vocabulary; for 'транзакция', it's straightforward, but 'сделка' may vary in nuance).

Pronunciation (Russian):

транзакция: [trənˈzakt͡sʲɪjə]

сделка: [sʲɪˈdʲelkə] (Note on сделка: The stress is on the second syllable; be careful with the soft 'л' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers.)

операция: [ɐpʲɪˈrat͡sʲɪjə] (Note on операция: Pronunciation may vary slightly in rapid speech; the 'р' is rolled.)

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A business or commercial exchange (e.g., buying/selling goods or services).

Translation(s) & Context:

• транзакция - Used in formal financial contexts, such as banking or online payments.
• сделка - Applied in everyday business deals, often with a sense of negotiation.

Usage Examples:

• Я завершил транзакцию в банке вчера. (I completed the transaction at the bank yesterday.)

  English: I completed the transaction at the bank yesterday.

• Эта сделка принесла компании значительную прибыль. (This deal brought the company significant profit.)

  English: This deal brought the company significant profit. (Shows 'сделка' in a business negotiation context.)

• Он провел операцию по покупке акций. (He carried out the operation to buy stocks.)

  English: He carried out the operation to buy stocks. (Illustrates 'операция' in a financial process.)

• В интернете транзакция прошла без проблем. (The online transaction went smoothly.)

  English: The online transaction went smoothly. (Demonstrates 'транзакция' in digital contexts.)

Meaning 2: A financial or data exchange (e.g., in databases or transactions in computing).

Translation(s) & Context:

• транзакция - Common in technical or IT contexts, emphasizing accuracy and completion.
• операция - Used when referring to systematic processes, like database operations.

Usage Examples:

• База данных фиксирует каждую транзакцию. (The database records every transaction.)

  English: The database records every transaction. (Highlights 'транзакция' in a tech environment.)

• Эта операция в системе требует подтверждения. (This operation in the system requires confirmation.)

  English: This operation in the system requires confirmation. (Shows 'операция' in a procedural context.)

• Ошибка в транзакции привела к потере данных. (An error in the transaction led to data loss.)

  English: An error in the transaction led to data loss. (Illustrates potential issues with 'транзакция'.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

These words are primarily nouns and follow standard Russian inflection patterns. 'Транзакция' and 'операция' are feminine nouns, while 'сделка' is also feminine. They decline based on case, number, and gender. Below is a table for 'транзакция' as an example; similar patterns apply to others with minor variations.

For 'сделка', it follows a similar pattern but is irregular in some dialects. 'Операция' is unremarkable and follows standard feminine noun rules.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • транзакция: сделка, операция, обмен (obmen - exchange)
  • сделка: договор (dogovor - contract; more formal and legally binding)
  • операция: процедура (protsedura - procedure; used for step-by-step processes)
• Antonyms:
  • For транзакция: отказ (otkaz - refusal)
  • For сделка: разрыв (razryv - breakup or termination)
  • For операция: бездействие (bezdeystvie - inaction)

Related Phrases:

• Финансовая транзакция (Finansovaya tranzaktsiya) - A financial transaction; used in banking contexts.
• Заключить сделку (Zaklyuchit' sdelku) - To close a deal; implies negotiation and agreement in business.
• Банковская операция (Bankovskaya operatsiya) - Banking operation; refers to routine bank processes.

Usage Notes:

'Транзакция' is the most direct equivalent to 'transaction' in English, especially in modern financial or digital contexts, and is preferred in formal writing. 'Сделка' carries a connotation of interpersonal agreement, making it suitable for negotiations, while 'операция' is broader and often used for procedural actions. Be mindful of Russian case endings when using these words in sentences; for example, always adjust for the genitive case after prepositions like 'в' (in). When choosing between translations, opt for 'транзакция' in tech-related scenarios and 'сделка' in everyday commerce to ensure natural usage.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'транзакция' interchangeably with 'операция' without context, e.g., saying "Я сделал операцию" when meaning a simple purchase.
  Correct: Use "Я сделал транзакцию" for a financial exchange. Explanation: 'Операция' implies a more complex process, leading to confusion in basic contexts.
• Error: Forgetting case inflections, e.g., using nominative 'транзакция' in a genitive phrase like "в транзакция" instead of "в транзакции".
  Correct: Always decline properly, e.g., "в транзакции". Explanation: Russian requires case agreement, which English speakers often overlook, resulting in grammatically incorrect sentences.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like 'сделка' often carry historical connotations from Soviet-era trade practices, where negotiations were highly formalized. Today, with digital advancements, 'транзакция' reflects Russia's integration into global finance, such as in online banking apps like Sberbank, emphasizing efficiency and security in everyday life.

Related Concepts:

• обмен (obmen - exchange)
• договор (dogovor - contract)
• платеж (platezh - payment)