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понимание

understanding

Meaning of понимание

mutual comprehension

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Russian[pənʲɪˈmanʲɪje]
understanding
понимание - understanding
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понимание with English translation

понимание usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

They reached an understanding about chores and split them fairly.

Они пришли к пониманию по поводу домашних обязанностей и разделили их честно.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

A quiet conversation built understanding between the neighbours.

Тихий разговор установил понимание между соседями.

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понимание belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

пониманиеunderstanding
семьяfamily
родителиparents
мамаmom
папаdad
ребёнокchild
детиchildren

понимание synonyms

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What's the difference between понимание / взаимопонимание / согласие / соглашение / договорённость / эмпатия

🇷🇺Russian
понимание

general neutral term for the process or result of mutual understanding

B1Very Often

There should be mutual understanding of tasks in the team.

В команде должно быть взаимное понимание задач.

В
🇷🇺Russian
взаимопонимание

emphasizes reciprocity — when both people understand each other

B1Often

The partners developed good mutual understanding.

Между партнёрами установилось хорошее взаимопонимание.

С
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согласие

expression of approval or an agreed opinion, emphasis on agreeing positions

B1Very Often

We received the consent of all participants for the plan.

Мы получили согласие всех участников на план.

С
🇷🇺Russian
соглашение

more often a formal or written result of mutual arrangements

B1Very Often

The parties signed an agreement on cooperation.

Стороны подписали соглашение о сотрудничестве.

🇷🇺Russian

informal or verbal arrangement about concrete actions

B1Often

We have an arrangement to meet on Friday.

У нас есть договорённость встретиться в пятницу.

🇷🇺Russian

understanding another's feelings through sharing and the ability to 'put oneself in their place'

B1Often

A good manager shows empathy toward employees.

Хороший менеджер проявляет эмпатию к сотрудникам.

С
🇷🇺Russian
сопереживание

passive or active sharing of another person's emotions

B1Often

He showed compassion when his colleague talked about the problem.

Он показал сопереживание, когда коллега рассказал о проблеме.

🇷🇺Russian

acceptance or patience of differences without judgment

B1Often

Tolerance of others' views is important in society.

В обществе важна терпимость к чужим взглядам.

Т
🇷🇺Russian
толерантность

formal synonym of tolerance, often used in social and political contexts

B1Often

The school promotes tolerance among students.

Школа пропагандирует толерантность среди учеников.

🇷🇺Russian

a solution reached through mutual concessions of the parties

B1Often

A compromise was needed to finalize the deal.

Для завершения сделки потребовался компромисс.

🇷🇺Russian

restoration of relations after a conflict, final agreement of the parties

B1Rarely

After long disputes, the parties reached reconciliation.

После долгих споров наступило примирение сторон.

В
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взаимоуважение

mutual respect as a basis for trusting relationships

B1Often

Mutual respect underlies cooperation.

В основе сотрудничества лежит взаимоуважение.

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How to pronounce понимание and what this word means

понимание translation: understanding. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce понимание

[pənʲɪˈmanʲɪje]

понимание translation

understanding

понимание examples

They reached an understanding about chores and split them fairly.

понимание transcription

[pənʲɪˈmanʲɪje]

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понимание meaning: what does it mean?

взаимное принятие смысла и чувств друг друга

понимание pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

They reached an understanding about chores and split them fairly. Translation: Они пришли к пониманию по поводу домашних обязанностей и разделили их честно.

Is понимание part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?

Yes, понимание (understanding) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is понимание part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, понимание (understanding) 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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