инициатива
Translation of инициатива
initiative
Meaning of инициатива
готовность действовать самостоятельно и предлагать идеи
ability to act independently
Transcription and pronunciation of инициатива
инициати́ва
stress on the 5th syllable
- Transcription
- [ɪnʲɪt͡sɨɐˈtʲivə]
- In Latin letters
- initsiativa
Traps and common mistakes
Показать инициативу or проявить инициативу?
проявить инициативу
проявить инициативу = show initiative
Don't say показать инициативу — it's a word-for-word copy of show initiative. Say проявить инициативу.
Никто не просил, но он проявил инициативу.
Nobody asked, but he took the initiative.
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She showed initiative at work.
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Она проявила инициативу на работе.
He always takes the initiative.
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Он всегда проявляет инициативу.
инициатива synonyms
What's the difference between инициатива, самостоятельность, and проактивность
Stresses independence, acting without help.
Business jargon: acting ahead to prevent problems.
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инициатива belongs to the topic "IT Interview →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does инициатива mean?
ability to act independently
How do you pronounce инициатива?
инициатива is pronounced [ɪnʲɪt͡sɨɐˈtʲivə], in Latin letters “initsiativa”.
How is инициатива used in a sentence?
She showed initiative at work. Translation: Она проявила инициативу на работе.
Is инициатива part of IT Interview vocabulary?
Yes, инициатива (initiative) can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is инициатива part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, инициатива (initiative) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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