Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ко́мплекс | kómpleks | masculine |
| компа́унд | kompáund | masculine |
When referring to a group of buildings or a facility, such as a residential or sports complex, the standard term is ко́мплекс. For example, the phrase жило́й ко́мплекс is the common way to say 'residential complex'. In more formal, scientific, chemical or architectural contexts, the term Соединение may be used to mean 'compound'.
Which one should you use?
ко́мплекс is the standard word for most general contexts involving a facility or a group of buildings. In contrast, компа́унд is a direct loanword from English used primarily in specialized areas like technical or military jargon.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
компа́унд functions as a loanword and is mostly found in specialized jargon. For formal scientific or chemical contexts, use Соединение.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Both ко́мплекс and компа́унд are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
kómpleks
Did you know?
- In Russian, the word соединение (the formal translation for a chemical compound) also means 'connection' or 'union', such as a marriage or a diplomatic alliance.
- If a Russian speaker uses компа́унд in a non-military or non-technical context, they are likely imitating English business jargon to sound more international or 'corporate'.
- While ко́мплекс is the standard word for a building complex, it is also the exact same word used for a 'complex' of psychological issues or a complicated mathematical equation.
Examples in context
- В этом соединении присутствуют различные химические элементы.In this compound, various chemical elements are present.
- Это соединительное вещество является ключевым компонентом в процессе изготовления пластмасс.This compound is a key component in the process of manufacturing plastics.
- Этот спортивный ко́мплекс очень большой.Etot sportivnyy kompleks ochen' bol'shoy.This sports complex is very large.
- Новый жилой ко́мплекс скоро достроят.Novyy zhiloy kompleks skoro dostroyat.The new residential complex will be finished soon.
- Мы посетили исторический ко́мплекс в центре.My posetili istoricheskiy kompleks v tsentre.We visited the historical complex in the center.
Example conversation
Maria and Andrey are discussing a new place to live.
- Мария MariaТы видел новый жилой ко́мплекс?Ty videl novyy zhiloy kompleks?Did you see the new residential complex?
- Андрей AndreyДа, этот ко́мплекс выглядит отлично.Da, etot kompleks vyglyadit otlichno.Yes, this complex looks excellent.
- Мария MariaАндрей, там есть много парков.Andrey, tam yest' mnogo parkov.Andrey, there are many parks there.
- Андрей AndreyЭто очень хороший ко́мплекс для жизни.Eto ochen' khoroshiy kompleks dlya zhizni.It is a very good complex for living.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “compound” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
