Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| соединя́ть | sojedinjátʹ | imperfective | |
| объедини́ть pf efforts | obʺjedinítʹ | ||
| соедини́ть | sojedinítʹ | perfective | |
| скреплять | skrepljatʹ | [skrʲɪˈplʲætʲ] (narrow) | imperfective |
| скрепить | skrepitʹ | [skrʲɪˈpʲitʲ] (narrow) | perfective |
| объединя́ть | obʺjedinjátʹ | imperfective |
The term 'join' in Russian varies significantly based on whether you are connecting physical objects, uniting groups or fastening parts together. Use соединя́ть and its perfective partner соедини́ть for connecting or combining items. If the sense of joining implies uniting separate entities into a single group or whole, such as people or organizations, use объединя́ть. When the action involves physically fastening or securing parts together with something like a clip or glue, use скрепля́ть and its perfective partner скрепить. For the specific task of joining efforts or combining resources, the preferred term is объедини́ть. Related nouns include соедине́ние and стык, which refer to an interconnect or an intersection of piping or wiring.
What does it mean word for word?
The perfective verb соедини́ть is built from the prefix со– (together) and the root –едини– (one/unit), literally meaning 'to make into one'.
Which one should you use?
The forms соединя́ть (imperfective) and соедини́ть (perfective) are used for the ongoing or repeated process of joining things together versus a completed action of joining. In contrast, объединя́ть is used specifically when joining implies uniting entities into a single whole, while скрепля́ть is used when the sense of joining implies fastening or securing parts together physically.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
sojedinjátʹ
Did you know?
- When Russians talk about 'joining' a conversation, they rarely use соединя́ть and instead use включи́ться, which literally means 'to switch oneself on'.
- In Russian, the idea of joining hands in marriage is often expressed through the word связа́ть, which actually means 'to tie' or 'to bind'.
- To 'join' a club or a group in Russian is often expressed as вступи́ть, which means 'to step into'.
Examples in context
- Присоединитесь к нашей команде.Join our team.
- Я хочу вступить в ваш клуб.I want to join your club.
- Команда играет в футбол. Присоединяйся к нам!The team is playing football. Join us!
- Давай присоединимся к вечеринке!Let's join the party!
- Присоединитесь к моей инициативе.Please join my initiative.
- Мы собираемся в кино, присоединяйся!We're going to the movies, join us!
- Я хотел бы вступить в вашу организацию.I would like to join your organization.
- Давай, присоединимся к группе!Come on, let's join the group!
Example conversation
Anastasia and Alexander are building a model airplane together.
- Анастасия AnastasiaКак нам соединя́ть эти крылья?Kak nam soyedinyat' eti kryl'ya?How should we join these wings?
- Александр AleksandrИспользуй этот специальный клей.Ispol'zuy etot spetsial'nyy kley.Use this special glue.
- Анастасия AnastasiaОни теперь крепко держатся.Oni teper' krepko derzhatsya.They are holding firmly now.
- Александр AleksandrОтлично, теперь переходим к хвосту.Otlichno, teper' perekhodim k khvostu.Great, now let's move to the tail.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “join” translations and entries скреплять, скрепить, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
