подря́дчик
podrjádčikmasculine
The English word 'contractor' can be translated into Russian as подря́дчик (podrjádčik). Wiktionary also lists подря́дчица (podrjádčica) and контра́ктор (kontráktor).
Meaning: A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| подря́дчик | podrjádčik | masculine |
| подря́дчица | podrjádčica | feminine |
| контра́ктор | kontráktor | masculine |
This noun refers to a person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures.
What does it mean word for word?
The word подря́дчик is derived from the noun подря́д, which means a contract or an undertaking.
Which one should you use?
подря́дчик is the standard, traditional term for a contractor. In contrast, контра́ктор is a more modern loanword that is often used in business or specific legal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun подря́дчик has the plural form подря́дчики. The genitive singular form is подря́дчика, which is used after words like 'нет' (no/there is no) or to indicate possession.
How do you pronounce it?
podrjádčik
Did you know?
- The word контра́ктор is a 'false friend' in some contexts, as it can refer specifically to a military contractor rather than a general business contractor.
- In Russia, many small-scale 'contractors' for home renovations are not companies, but 'частники' (private individuals) who operate without formal business registration.
- While подря́дчик is the standard term, if a woman is the sole owner of a construction firm, she might be referred to as a подря́дчица.
Examples in context
- Этот подря́дчик работает очень быстро.Etot podryadchik rabotayet ochen' bystro.This contractor works very fast.
- Нам нужно найти нового подря́дчика.Nam nuzhno nayti novogo podryadchika.We need to find a new contractor.
- Подря́дчик составил план работ.Podryadchik sostavil plan rabot.The contractor drew up a work plan.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Sergey are discussing a home renovation project.
- Анастасия AnastasiaСергей, ты нашёл подря́дчика для ремонта?Sergey, ty nayol podryadchika dlya remonta?Sergey, did you find a contractor for the renovation?
- Сергей SergeyДа, я уже звонил ему.Da, ya uzhe zvonil yemu.Yes, I already called him.
- Анастасия AnastasiaОн сказал, когда сможет начать?On skazal, kogda smozhet nachat'?Did he say when he can start?
- Сергей SergeyОн приедет в понедельник.On priyedyet v ponedel'nik.He will come on Monday.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “contractor” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
