сде́лка
sdélkafeminine
The English phrase "deal" can be translated into Russian using several words depending on the context, most commonly сде́лка (sdélka). Wiktionary also lists угово́р (ugovór) and догово́р (dogovór).
Meaning: agreement, arrangement (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| сде́лка | sdélka | feminine |
| угово́р | ugovór | masculine |
| догово́р | dogovór | masculine |
| соглаше́ние | soglašénije | neuter |
In a business context, specifically regarding a sale, trade or financial transaction, сде́лка is the most appropriate term for a 'deal'.
Which one should you use?
The choice of word depends on the specific type of agreement: сде́лка is used specifically for a commercial transaction or business deal, such as buying or selling property. догово́р refers to a formal, often written, legal contract or a structured agreement between parties. соглаше́ние emphasizes an agreement or understanding.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization of сде́лка is sdélka.
Did you know?
- In the Soviet era, 'deals' involving the exchange of scarce goods were often called блат, a term for using personal connections to secure a deal.
- In Russian slang, the phrase сде́лка с сове́стью is used to describe a 'deal with one's conscience', similar to 'selling your soul'.
- The word догово́р shares the same root as the verb говори́ть, which means 'to speak'. This reflects the historical idea that a deal is first and foremost something spoken.
Examples in context
- Я хочу заключить сделку с вашей компанией.I want to make a deal with your company.
- Это выгодная сделка для обеих сторон.It's a beneficial deal for both parties.
- Мы достигли соглашения по этому вопросу.We have reached a deal on this matter.
- У нас есть сделка?Do we have a deal?
- Давай заключим договор?Let's make a deal?
- У меня есть интересный договор на столе.I have an interesting deal on the table.
- Эта сде́лка была очень выгодной.Eta sdelka byla ochen' vygodnoy.This deal was very profitable.
- Сде́лка прошла успешно и быстро.Sdelka proshla uspeshno i bystro.The deal went successfully and quickly.
Example conversation
Olga and Dmitry are discussing business at a cafe.
- Ольга OlgaДмитрий, вы готовы обсудить условия сде́лки?Dmitriy, vy gotovy obsudit' usloviya sdelki?Dmitry, are you ready to discuss the terms of the deal?
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, Ольга, я внимательно слушаю.Da, Ol'ga, ya vnimatel'no slushayu.Yes, Olga, I am listening carefully.
- Ольга OlgaЭта сде́лка очень важна для нас.Eta sdelka ochen' vazhna dlya nas.This deal is very important for us.
- Дмитрий DmitryЯ согласен, давайте подписывать документы.Ya soglasen, davayte podpisivat' dokumenty.I agree, let's sign the documents.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “deal” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
