empathy
эмпатия
understanding others’ feelings
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empathy with Russian translation
empathy usage examples
Когда в команде возник спор, её эмпатия помогла всем успокоиться.
When the team argued, her empathy helped everyone calm down.
Она проявила эмпатию после ссоры по соседству, предложив свою помощь.
She showed empathy after the disagreement next door by offering to help.
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empathy belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
empathy synonyms
Related words worth learning together
An emotional response of sympathy combined with concern for another's welfare; often used in psychological contexts.
Researchers measured empathic concern to predict helping behaviour.
A subtle aligning or tuning into another's emotional state; common in developmental and therapeutic contexts.
The therapist's attunement helped the child feel secure.
Direct mirroring or sharing of another person's emotional state; closely overlaps with empathy.
There was clear emotional resonance between the singer and the audience.
Feeling pity or sorrow for someone; often implies some emotional distance rather than shared feeling.
I have great sympathy for families who lost their homes.
A feeling of deep sympathy often coupled with a desire to help or alleviate suffering.
Her compassion led her to volunteer at the shelter.
Cognitive comprehension of someone's situation or feelings; may lack emotional sharing.
I have an understanding of why she left the job.
A broader ability encompassing recognition, understanding, and management of emotions; empathy is one component.
Emotional intelligence helps managers handle team conflicts effectively.
The cognitive act of imagining another person's viewpoint; a component of empathy rather than full emotional sharing.
Perspective-taking exercises improved the students' communication.
A mutual feeling of trust and connection between people; can result from empathy but is a relational state.
The interviewer quickly built rapport with the candidate.
A general tendency to notice and respond to emotions; broader and may not imply sharing feelings.
Her sensitivity to body language made meetings easier.
What’s the difference
How is empathy different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
empathy meaning: what does it mean?
understanding others’ feelings
empathy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
empathy is pronounced as /ˈɛmpəθi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
empathy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
When the team argued, her empathy helped everyone calm down. Translation: Когда в команде возник спор, её эмпатия помогла всем успокоиться.
Is empathy part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, empathy (эмпатия) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is empathy part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, empathy (эмпатия) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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