Sense - translation, pronunciation and examples
sense
meaning, understanding, or practical judgment
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When to use sense
Есть смысл подождать.
Я не могу понять смысл его записки.
sense usage examples
Я не могу понять смысл его записки.
I can’t make sense of his note.
Similar words
the base word itself; can mean meaning, feeling, or practical judgment depending on context
the thing a word, sentence, or sign expresses; more about interpretation than judgment
an emotion or physical sensation; different from meaning or judgment
the ability to know what something means or how something works
the ability to make good decisions or form a fair opinion
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sense synonyms
What's the difference between sense / meaning / feeling / understanding / judgement / common sense
the base word itself; can mean meaning, feeling, or practical judgment depending on context
I don't understand the sense of this sentence.
Я не понимаю смысл этого предложения.
the thing a word, sentence, or sign expresses; more about interpretation than judgment
What is the meaning of this word?
Каково значение этого слова?
I have a bad feeling about this.
У меня плохое чувство насчёт этого.
She has a good understanding of English.
Она хорошо понимает английский язык.
You need good judgement in this job.
В этой работе нужны хорошие суждения / здравый подход.
practical, ordinary good judgment that most people are expected to have
It takes common sense to stay safe.
Чтобы быть в безопасности, нужен здравый смысл.
a deep and clear understanding of something, often something not obvious
Her insight helped us solve the problem.
Её проницательность помогла нам решить проблему.
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How to pronounce sense and what this word means
sense translation: смысл. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce sense
/sens/
sense translation
смысл
sense examples
It makes sense to wait.
sense transcription
/sens/, /sɛns/
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sense meaning: what does it mean?
meaning, understanding, or practical judgment
sense pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
sense is pronounced as /sens/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
sense definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
It makes sense to wait. Translation: Есть смысл подождать.
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