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близость

Translation of близость

intimacy

Meaning of близость

Russian

эмоциональная близость и ощущение доверия между людьми

English

emotional closeness

intimacy

Transcription and pronunciation of близость

бли́зость

stress on the 1st syllable

Transcription
[ˈblʲizəstʲ]
In Latin letters
blizost

Traps and common mistakes

Близость or интимность?

интимность

интимность ≠ intimacy: a private, cosy or sexual feel

Don't mix them up. Emotional closeness between people — близость; a private, cosy or sexual mood — интимность.

После переезда между сёстрами появилась близость.

After the move, the sisters found a new intimacy.

Свечи придали ужину интимность.

The candles gave the dinner an intimate feel — not closeness between people.

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  1. They have a lot of emotional intimacy.

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    Между ними большая эмоциональная близость.

  2. Honest talks build intimacy.

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    Честные разговоры создают близость.

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What's the difference between близость and душевная связь

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душевная связь

A deep emotional bond, often felt at once.

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What does близость mean?

emotional closeness

How do you pronounce близость?

близость is pronounced [ˈblʲizəstʲ], in Latin letters “blizost”.

How is близость used in a sentence?

They have a lot of emotional intimacy. Translation: Между ними большая эмоциональная близость.

Is близость part of Marriage and Romantic Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, близость (intimacy) can be learned in the Marriage and Romantic Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is близость part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, близость (intimacy) 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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