Break-up - translation, pronunciation and examples
break-up
ending relationship
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расставание
боль расставания
история расставания
период расставания
причины расставания
break-up usage examples
🇬🇧UK
Это расставание прошло мирно, и они остались друзьями.
The break-up was amicable, and they stayed friends.
После расставания она перекрасила квартиру, чтобы начать жизнь заново.
After the break-up she redecorated her flat to start again.
🇺🇸US
Её внезапное расставание оставило его шокированным и молчаливым на несколько недель.
Her sudden breakup left him shocked and quiet for weeks.
Они устроили небольшую вечеринку, чтобы отметить конец отношений после расставания.
They planned a small party to mark the end of the relationship after the breakup.
Similar words
a hyphenated spelling variant of 'breakup' or 'break up' (noun); sometimes seen in writing
informal, shorter term; often used casually ('they split')
an idiom meaning an argument or dispute that damages a relationship; often implies conflict as cause
can be neutral or legal/formal ('legal separation'); may imply a formal or temporary status
specifically the legal end of a marriage; narrower than 'breakup'
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break-up synonyms
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a hyphenated spelling variant of 'breakup' or 'break up' (noun); sometimes seen in writing
The break-up was painful but necessary.
Разрыв был болезненным, но необходимым.
They split after three years together.
Они расстались после трёх лет вместе.
an idiom meaning an argument or dispute that damages a relationship; often implies conflict as cause
They had a falling out over money and stopped speaking.
У них произошла ссора из‑за денег, и они перестали общаться.
can be neutral or legal/formal ('legal separation'); may imply a formal or temporary status
They are living apart and announced their separation.
Они живут отдельно и объявили о своём раздельном проживании.
After years of problems they finally got a divorce.
После многих лет проблем они наконец развелись.
more formal or literary; can mean saying goodbye rather than permanent end of relationship
Their parting was emotional at the station.
Их прощание на вокзале было наполнено эмоциями.
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How to pronounce break-up and what this word means
break-up translation: расставание. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce break-up
/ˈbreɪkʌp/
break-up translation
расставание
break-up examples
The break-up was amicable, and they stayed friends.
break-up transcription
/ˈbreɪkʌp/, /ə ˈbreɪkʌp/
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Questions about this word
break-up meaning: what does it mean?
ending relationship
break-up pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
break-up is pronounced as /ˈbreɪkʌp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
break-up definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The break-up was amicable, and they stayed friends. Translation: Это расставание прошло мирно, и они остались друзьями.
Is break-up part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, break-up (breakup) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is break-up part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, break-up (breakup) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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