презрение
Translation of презрение
contempt
Meaning of презрение
Чувство, что кто-то не заслуживает никакого уважения.
the feeling that someone or something deserves no respect
Transcription and pronunciation of презрение
презре́ние
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [prʲɪˈzrʲenʲɪje]
- In Latin letters
- prezrenie
Traps and common mistakes
Презрение для трусов or презрение к трусам?
презрение к трусам
презрение к трусам = contempt for cowards (к + dative)
Don't say презрение для трусов. Say презрение к трусам: use к, not для.
Она не скрывала презрения к трусам.
She did not hide her contempt for cowards.
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She looked at him with contempt.
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Она посмотрела на него с презрением.
He has nothing but contempt for liars.
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К лжецам он не испытывает ничего, кроме презрения.
презрение synonyms
What's the difference between презрение, пренебрежение, and неуважение
Weaker: treating someone as unimportant.
Advanced: broader words
Much milder: just a lack of respect.
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What does презрение mean?
the feeling that someone or something deserves no respect
How do you pronounce презрение?
презрение is pronounced [prʲɪˈzrʲenʲɪje], in Latin letters “prezrenie”.
How is презрение used in a sentence?
She looked at him with contempt. Translation: Она посмотрела на него с презрением.
Is презрение part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, презрение (contempt) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is презрение part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, презрение (contempt) 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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