зало́г
zalógmasculine
The English word 'collateral' can be translated into Russian as зало́г (zalóg) or поручи́тельство.
Meaning: security or guarantee (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| зало́г | zalóg | masculine |
| поручи́тельство | poručítelʹstvo | neuter |
In a financial context, 'collateral' refers to security or a guarantee. You can use the prepositional phrase под зало́г to express that something is being provided 'as collateral' or 'against collateral', such as when taking a loan. The term Обеспечение is also a formal way to refer to 'security' or 'guarantee' in a broader sense.
Which one should you use?
The choice between forms depends on the type of security being provided. Use зало́г when the collateral is a physical asset or a pledge, such as property or a vehicle. Use поручи́тельство when the collateral refers to a personal guarantee or a third party's obligation to repay a debt.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
зало́г is a masculine noun, while поручи́тельство is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
zalóg
Did you know?
- The word зало́г is often used in the phrase зало́г успе́ха, which means the 'key to success' or the 'guarantee of success'. In this context, it refers to a necessary condition rather than a financial asset.
- In Russian, you can 'lay' the first stone of a building by using the verb заложи́ть, a term that shares a root with 'collateral' through the idea of 'depositing' or 'placing' something firmly.
- The term поручи́тельство is closely related to the word for 'instructions' or 'assignment', поруче́ние, because both involve the act of placing a responsibility on another person.
Examples in context
- Мы требуем залог во избежание рисков.We require collateral to mitigate risks.
- Я могу предоставить залог в виде ценных бумаг.I can provide collateral in the form of securities.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “collateral” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
