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norms

нормы

Meaning of norms

social rules

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EN-UK/ˈnɔːmz/
EN-US/ˈnɔrmz/
RU[ˈnormɨ]
RUнормз
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norms with Russian translation

norms usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

In some regions, social norms favour quiet evenings with family.

В некоторых регионах социальные нормы предполагают тихие вечера в кругу семьи.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Young people sometimes question old norms .

Молодые люди иногда ставят под вопрос старые нормы.

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norms belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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norms synonyms

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norms
общие правила или стандарты поведения в обществе
rules
конкретные предписания или запреты, которые нужно соблюдать
conventions
принятые общественные или профессиональные практики и привычки
mores
глубоко укоренившиеся моральные нормы общества
taboos
запреты на определённые действия или темы, табуируемые обществом
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🇬🇧en

общие правила или стандарты поведения в обществе

A1Often

Social norms influence how people dress for formal events.

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конкретные предписания или запреты, которые нужно соблюдать

A1Very Often

There are rules about using mobile phones in class.

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conventions

принятые общественные или профессиональные практики и привычки

B1Often

By convention, the chair speaks first at meetings.

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mores

глубоко укоренившиеся моральные нормы общества

C1Rarely

Violating the community's mores can lead to strong disapproval.

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taboos

запреты на определённые действия или темы, табуируемые обществом

C1Rarely

In some cultures, discussing death is a taboo.

🇬🇧en

установленные критерии качества или уровня, часто технические или профессиональные

B1Often

The company follows international quality standards.

🇬🇧en

традиционные способы поведения, часто связанные с культурой

B1Often

Wedding customs differ from country to country.

traditions
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устойчивые культурные или семейные практики, передающиеся поколениями

A2Often

It is a family tradition to have dinner together on Sundays.

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expectations

представления или надежды о том, как кто-то должен вести себя

B1Often

There are high expectations for employees to be punctual.

🇬🇧en

правила вежливого поведения, особенно в формальной обстановке

B2Often

Business etiquette often requires a formal greeting.

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practices

повседневные действия или ритуалы, которые люди выполняют

B2Often

Teaching practices vary between schools.

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What does norms mean?

social rules

How do you pronounce norms?

norms is pronounced as /ˈnɔːmz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is norms used in a sentence?

In some regions, social norms favour quiet evenings with family. Translation: В некоторых регионах социальные нормы предполагают тихие вечера в кругу семьи.

Is norms part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, norms (нормы) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is norms part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, norms (нормы) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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