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увлечение

passion

Meaning of увлечение

strong interest

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Russian[uvlʲeˈt͡ɕenʲɪje]
passion
увлечение - passion
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увлечение with English translation

увлечение usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

His passion for painting helps him unwind after a long day.

Его увлечение живописью помогает ему расслабиться после долгого дня.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

She described her passion for baking with a bright smile.

Она рассказала о своём увлечении выпечкой с сияющей улыбкой.

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увлечение belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

увлечениеpassion
семьяfamily
родителиparents
мамаmom
папаdad
ребёнокchild
детиchildren

увлечение synonyms

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What's the difference between увлечение / хобби / увлечённость / интерес / страсть / энтузиазм

🇷🇺Russian
увлечение

a general term for an activity done for pleasure and interest

B2Very Often

Her main passion is photography.

Её главное увлечение — фотография.

🇷🇺Russian

a borrowed term for a regular pastime done for relaxation

B2Very Often

My hobby is model airplane building.

Моё хобби — моделирование самолётов.

У
🇷🇺Russian
увлечённость

the state of being deeply absorbed or actively involved in an activity

B2Often

His engrossment in the project is obvious to everyone.

Его увлечённость проектом заметна каждому.

🇷🇺Russian

a broad, neutral concept that can be less intense

B2Very Often

I have an interest in history, but it's not a passion.

У меня есть интерес к истории, но это не увлечение.

С
🇷🇺Russian
страсть

strong, often emotional involvement; can be intense or romanticized

B2Often

He has a passion for classical music.

У него страсть к классической музыке.

Э
🇷🇺Russian
энтузиазм

eager, energetic interest, often related to the start of a project

B2Often

Her enthusiasm is contagious when working on a project.

Её энтузиазм заразителен при работе над проектом.

П
🇷🇺Russian
пристрастие

an inclination or penchant, sometimes with a nuance of habit or dependence

B2Often

He has a penchant for spicy food; he always adds extra spices.

У него пристрастие к острому, он всегда добавляет специи.

Т
🇷🇺Russian
тяга

an inclination or craving, often less explicit and more enduring

B2Rarely

He has had a longing for travel since early years.

У него тяга к путешествиям с ранних лет.

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How to pronounce увлечение and what this word means

увлечение translation: passion. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce увлечение

[uvlʲeˈt͡ɕenʲɪje]

увлечение translation

passion

увлечение examples

His passion for painting helps him unwind after a long day.

увлечение transcription

[uvlʲeˈt͡ɕenʲɪje]

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увлечение meaning: what does it mean?

сильное эмоциональное увлечение или стремление к чему-то

увлечение pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

увлечение is pronounced as [uvlʲeˈt͡ɕenʲɪje]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

увлечение definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

His passion for painting helps him unwind after a long day. Translation: Его увлечение живописью помогает ему расслабиться после долгого дня.

Is увлечение part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, увлечение (passion) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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

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