отдел
department
a division of a larger organization
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отдел with English translation
отдел usage examples
I called the finance department.
Я позвонил в финансовый отдел.
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отдел synonyms
What's the difference between отдел / отделение / департамент / подразделение / сектор / управление
The most general and neutral word for a part of an organization; often the closest to "department".
I work in the marketing department.
Я работаю в отделе маркетинга.
Usually means a more autonomous part of an organization, a branch, or a separate unit; it can also be a section inside an institution.
The bank has a branch in the city center.
У банка есть отделение в центре города.
A more formal and often larger administrative unit; typical of government bodies and big companies.
The Department of Education announced new rules.
Департамент образования объявил новые правила.
A broad, formal word for any part of a larger structure; it emphasizes hierarchy and organizational subordination.
This unit is responsible for logistics.
Это подразделение отвечает за логистику.
Means a part of a department, organization, or field of activity; often smaller and more specific than a department.
The sales sector is on the second floor.
Сектор продаж находится на втором этаже.
Often denotes a large administrative unit or body that manages something; sounds more formal.
The city transport administration introduced new routes.
Городское управление транспорта ввело новые маршруты.
A unit that performs a specific function or provides services; the focus is on work and responsibilities.
The support service answered my request.
Служба поддержки ответила на мой запрос.
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How to pronounce отдел and what this word means
отдел translation: department. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce отдел
[ɐdˈdʲel]
отдел translation
department
отдел examples
I called the finance department.
отдел transcription
[ɐdˈdʲel]
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Questions about this word
отдел meaning: what does it mean?
часть большой организации, занимающаяся своей работой
отдел pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
отдел is pronounced as [ɐdˈdʲel]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
отдел definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I called the finance department. Translation: Я позвонил в финансовый отдел.
Is отдел part of Employment and HR Documents vocabulary?
Yes, отдел (department) can be learned in the Employment and HR Documents topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is отдел part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, отдел (department) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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