волнение
Translation of волнение
excitement
Russian word in Latin letters: volnenie
Meaning of волнение
сильное радостное возбуждение и нетерпение
a feeling of being very happy and eager about something

Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Волнение or возбуждение?
возбуждение
возбуждение = agitation, often sexual arousal
Don't say возбуждение for happy excitement. It sounds physical or sexual. Before a trip — волнение, восторг.
После кофе у него нервное возбуждение.
After coffee he gets jittery.
От волнения я не мог уснуть перед поездкой.
I was too excited to sleep before the trip.
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I couldn't hide my excitement.
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Я не мог скрыть своё волнение.
The kids were full of excitement.
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Дети были полны волнения.
волнение synonyms
What's the difference between волнение, восторг, воодушевление, and предвкушение
Inspired, eager mood that pushes to act.
Advanced: broader words
Excitement about something that is still to come.
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What does волнение mean?
a feeling of being very happy and eager about something
How do you pronounce волнение?
волнение is pronounced [vɐlˈnʲenʲɪjə], in Latin letters “volnenie”.
How is волнение used in a sentence?
I couldn't hide my excitement. Translation: Я не мог скрыть своё волнение.
Is волнение part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, волнение (excitement) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is волнение part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, волнение (excitement) 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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