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Noun · B1 · less common

волнение

Translation of волнение

excitement

Russian word in Latin letters: volnenie

Meaning of волнение

Russian

сильное радостное возбуждение и нетерпение

English

a feeling of being very happy and eager about something

excitement

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[vɐlˈnʲenʲɪjə]
Russian · Female

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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  1. I couldn't hide my excitement.

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    Я не мог скрыть своё волнение.

  2. The kids were full of excitement.

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    Дети были полны волнения.

волнение synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between волнение, восторг, воодушевление, and предвкушение

🇷🇺Russian

Delight; stronger and clearly joyful.

B2less common
В
🇷🇺Russian
воодушевление

Inspired, eager mood that pushes to act.

Advanced: broader words

П
🇷🇺Russian
предвкушение

Excitement about something that is still to come.

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волнение belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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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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