Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'transfer'

English Word: transfer

Key Russian Translations:

• перевод [pʲɪrʲɪˈvod] - [Formal, commonly used in financial contexts]
• передача [pʲɪrʲɪˈdat͡ɕə] - [Informal, everyday usage for physical transfer]
• трансфер [trænsˈfɛr] - [Used in business, sports, or technical contexts]

Frequency: Medium (The word and its translations appear frequently in financial, everyday, and professional discussions, but not as ubiquitous as basic vocabulary.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of basic noun and verb inflections. For 'перевод', it's B1; for 'трансфер', it might be A2 due to its borrowed status.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

перевод: [pʲɪrʲɪˈvod] (The stress is on the second syllable; note the soft 'р' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers.)

передача: [pʲɪrʲɪˈdat͡ɕə] (Pronounce the 'ч' as a soft 'ch' like in 'church'; the ending 'а' softens in informal speech.)

трансфер: [trænsˈfɛr] (Similar to English pronunciation, but with a Russian accent; the 'р' is rolled.)

Note on перевод: Be careful with the palatalized consonants; it's a common point of difficulty for learners.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: The act of moving something from one place to another (e.g., physical transfer)

Translation(s) & Context:

• передача - Used in informal or everyday contexts, such as handing over an object in conversation.

Usage Examples:

• Я передам тебе пакет с документами завтра. (Ya peredam tebe paket s dokumentami zavtra.)

  I will transfer the package with documents to you tomorrow.

• Передача груза из одного склада на другой требует тщательного планирования. (Peredacha gruza iz odnogo sklada na drugoy trebujet tščatel'nogo planirovanija.)

  Transferring cargo from one warehouse to another requires careful planning.

• В офисе часто происходит передача файлов по электронной почте. (V ofise často proishodit peredacha faylov po èlektronnoy počte.)

  In the office, transferring files via email happens frequently.

• После передачи ключей новый владелец осмотрел дом. (Posle peredachi klučey novyy vladelec osmotrel dom.)

  After the transfer of keys, the new owner inspected the house.

• Передача информации в этой компании строго контролируется. (Peredacha informacii v ètoy kompanii strogo kontroliroetsya.)

  The transfer of information in this company is strictly controlled.

Meaning 2: The process of moving money or data (e.g., financial transfer)

Translation(s) & Context:

• перевод - Formal context, especially in banking or official transactions.
• трансфер - Business or international contexts, often as a direct borrow from English.

Usage Examples:

• Я сделал банковский перевод на ваш счет. (Ya sdelal bankovskiy perevod na vash schet.)

  I made a bank transfer to your account.

• Международный перевод денег может занять несколько дней. (Meždunarodnyy perevod deneg mozhet zanayat neskol'ko dney.)

  An international money transfer can take several days.

• Трансфер игроков в футбольной лиге часто обсуждается в СМИ. (Transfer igrokov v futbol'noy lige často obsuzhdayetsya v SMI.)

  Player transfers in the football league are often discussed in the media.

• Для перевода файлов используйте безопасное соединение. (Dlya perevoda faylov ispol'zuyte bezopasnoe soedinenie.)

  For transferring files, use a secure connection.

• Он организовал трансфер активов компании. (On organizoval transfer aktivov kompanii.)

  He organized the transfer of the company's assets.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'Перевод' is a masculine noun (from the verb 'переводить'), and it follows standard Russian declension patterns. It is inflected for case, number, and gender.

'Передача' is a feminine noun and follows similar patterns:

'Трансфер' is often indeclinable as a borrowed word, remaining the same in all cases.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • перемещение (peremeshchenie) - More general term for movement, often interchangeable in physical contexts.
  • транспортировка (transportirovka) - Used for larger-scale transfers, like logistics.
• Antonyms:
  • получение (poluchenie) - Receipt or acquisition, opposite of transferring away.
  • удержание (uderzhanie) - Retention, implying no transfer occurs.

Related Phrases:

• Банковский перевод (Bank transfer) - A common phrase for electronic money movement in financial contexts.
• Перевод средств (Transfer of funds) - Used in official documents for financial transactions.
• Международный трансфер (International transfer) - Refers to cross-border movements, often in business or sports.

Usage Notes:

The English word 'transfer' corresponds most closely to 'перевод' in financial scenarios, but 'передача' is better for physical or informal exchanges. In Russian, always consider the context: use formal terms like 'перевод' in professional settings, and opt for 'трансфер' when dealing with borrowed concepts. Grammatically, nouns like these require correct case agreement, e.g., in prepositional phrases. When choosing between translations, prioritize 'перевод' for accuracy in banking to avoid confusion with 'перевод' as 'translation'.

Common Errors:

• English learners often misuse 'перевод' by confusing it with 'translation' (which is also 'перевод'). Correct: In financial contexts, say "Я сделал перевод денег" (I made a money transfer), not assuming it means language translation. Error example: "Я перевёл текст" might mean "I translated the text," which is incorrect for money transfer.
• Another error is forgetting inflections; e.g., saying "в перевод" instead of "в переводе" in prepositional case. Correct: "В переводе есть ошибка" (There is an error in the transfer).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, financial transfers like 'банковский перевод' are deeply tied to historical economic systems, such as those under the Soviet era, where state-controlled transfers were common. Today, they reflect Russia's integration into global finance, but users should note that in informal settings, cash 'передача' is still preferred due to distrust of digital systems.

Related Concepts:

• перемещение
• транспортировка
• обмен