Signification
To formally request something.
Contexte culturel
The 'ZAGS' culture is unique. Couples often 'подают заявление' exactly one month before the wedding, and this day is considered the start of the official wedding countdown. The phrase carries a weight of Soviet bureaucracy where every action required a written 'zayavleniye'. This has led to a modern Russian culture that is very comfortable with formal paperwork. With the rise of 'Gosuslugi' (state services portal), 'подать заявление' is now something people do on their smartphones, but the formal language remains identical to the paper era. In Russian labor law, 'подать заявление' is a protective measure for employees. Once submitted, it starts a legal clock that the employer must respect.
The 'Z' Rule
If it's for a 'Z' (ZAGS, Zakon/Law), use 'Zayavleniye'.
Don't forget the signature!
A 'заявление' is not valid in Russia without a handwritten signature (or a verified digital one).
Signification
To formally request something.
The 'Z' Rule
If it's for a 'Z' (ZAGS, Zakon/Law), use 'Zayavleniye'.
Don't forget the signature!
A 'заявление' is not valid in Russia without a handwritten signature (or a verified digital one).
Perfective vs Imperfective
Use 'подать' when you are talking about the specific moment you hand it over. Use 'подавать' when talking about the general process.
The 'Shapka'
Every 'заявление' has a 'шапка' (hat) — the top right corner where you write who it's to and who it's from.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'подать' or 'подавать'.
Мы решили ______ заявление в ЗАГС в следующий понедельник.
We use the perfective 'подать' because it refers to a single, completed action in the future.
Choose the correct preposition for the sentence.
Иван подал заявление ___ увольнение.
The preposition 'на' + Accusative is used for the purpose of the application (vacation, resignation, etc.).
Match the institution with the reason for 'подать заявление'.
Match the pairs:
These are the four most common contexts for using this phrase.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
- Почему ты такой грустный? - Я сегодня ______ на увольнение.
'Подал заявление' is the standard way to say you've officially resigned.
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Aides visuelles
Заявление vs. Заявка
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesМы решили ______ заявление в ЗАГС в следующий понедельник.
We use the perfective 'подать' because it refers to a single, completed action in the future.
Иван подал заявление ___ увольнение.
The preposition 'на' + Accusative is used for the purpose of the application (vacation, resignation, etc.).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the four most common contexts for using this phrase.
- Почему ты такой грустный? - Я сегодня ______ на увольнение.
'Подал заявление' is the standard way to say you've officially resigned.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'подать заявление в университет' is the standard phrase.
It's slang for 'заявление'. Use it with friends, but never in an office!
A 'заявление' is a formal statement/petition. A 'заявка' is an application or bid (e.g., for a grant or a pizza).
Both! 'На' is for the goal (на отпуск), 'о' is for the topic (о краже).
No, that would sound very strange and overly formal. Just use 'попросить' (to ask).
Yes, 'заявление' almost always implies a written document.
You say 'подать исковое заявление' or simply 'подать в суд'.
It means to withdraw your application before it's processed.
Yes, but not with 'заявление'. 'Подать суп' means to serve soup.
Yes, it is the standard administrative term in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc.
Expressions liées
написать заявление
similarTo write a statement
подать заявку
similarTo submit an application/bid
отозвать заявление
contrastTo withdraw an application
рассмотреть заявление
builds onTo review an application
подписать заявление
builds onTo sign a statement
