Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| конта́кт | kontákt | masculine | |
| связь | svjazʹ | [svʲæsʲ] (narrow) | feminine |
The term refers to the establishment of communication. In idiomatic Russian, the phrase выйти на связь is the standard way to express the idea of making contact or getting in touch with someone.
Which one should you use?
конта́кт is typically used in technical, scientific or formal contexts, such as a physical contact between objects or a specific point of contact. In contrast, связь is the more common way to refer to human communication, a connection between people or a relationship.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using verbs to express the act of contacting, связа́ться is the perfective form used when focusing on the successful completion of the act. The imperfective verb связыва́ться is used to describe the ongoing process of contacting someone or the habit of staying in touch.
How do you pronounce it?
kontákt
Did you know?
- The word связь can also describe a romantic affair or a clandestine liaison. In this context, it refers to a 'connection' that is often kept secret.
- In a social or professional context, having связи (the plural of связь) refers to having 'connections' or 'clout'. It often implies using personal influence or nepotism to get things done.
- The word связь is derived from связа́ть, which means 'to tie' or 'to bind'. Literally, making contact in Russian is imagined as tying a knot or a string between two people.
Examples in context
- Шпион вышел на связь с врагом.The spy made contact with the enemy.This sentence shows how to use связь to describe a spy making contact with an enemy.Tatoeba #3662750 by sharptoothed, translation #2610657 by MethodGT
- Я уверен, что вы пытались выйти на связь с нами.I believe you've been trying to contact us.This sentence uses связь to express the idea of attempting to contact someone.Tatoeba #2294159 by soweli_Elepanto, translation #2294067 by CK
- Я единственный, кто ещё поддерживает связь с Томом.I'm the only one still in contact with Tom.This sentence uses связь to describe the act of maintaining contact with a person.Tatoeba #3536636 by marafon, translation #2538199 by CK
- У нас отличная связь по электронной почте.We have excellent contact via email.
- У тебя есть мои контакты?Do you have my contacts?
- Если у тебя возникнут вопросы, просто свяжись со мной.If you have any questions, just contact me.
- Можно рядом?Can I have your number?
- Можно узнать ваш номер телефона?Can I get your phone number?
- Будьте добры, дайте мне свои контакты.Please, give me your contacts.
- Меня зовут Анна Иванова, вот мои контакты.My name is Anna Ivanova, here are my contacts.
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Example conversation
Anastasia and Sergey are discussing a new business lead.
- Анастасия AnastasiaУ тебя есть конта́кт этого поставщика?U tebya yest' kontakt etogo postavshchika?Do you have the contact for this supplier?
- Сергей SergeyДа, я пришлю тебе его почту сейчас.Da, ya prishlyu tebe yego pochtu seychas.Yes, I will send you his email now.
- Анастасия AnastasiaОтлично, мне нужно установить с ним конта́кт.Otlichno, mne nuzhno ustanovit' s nim kontakt.Great, I need to establish contact with him.
- Сергей SergeyОн обычно отвечает очень быстро.On obychno otvechayet ochen' bystro.He usually responds very quickly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “contact” translations and entries связь, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries связь, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
