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оскорбление

Translation of оскорбление

insult

Meaning of оскорбление

Russian

грубое или унижающее высказывание в адрес человека

English

rude remark

insult

Transcription and pronunciation of оскорбление

оскорбле́ние

stress on the 3rd syllable

Transcription
[əskərˈblʲenʲɪje]
In Latin letters
oskorblenie

Traps and common mistakes

Оскорбление or обида?

обида

обида = the hurt feeling you have

Don't mix them up. Rude words aimed at you — оскорбление; the hurt you feel after — обида.

Она долго не могла забыть обиду.

She couldn't get over the hurt for a long time.

Его слова прозвучали как оскорбление.

His words sounded like an insult.

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  1. That was a real insult.

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    Это было настоящее оскорбление.

  2. I won't forget this insult.

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    Я не забуду это оскорбление.

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What's the difference between оскорбление, унижение, насмешка, and грубость

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У
🇷🇺Russian
унижение

Humiliation: stronger, about losing dignity.

Н
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насмешка

A mocking remark.

Г
🇷🇺Russian
грубость

Rudeness in general, not always aimed to insult.

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What does оскорбление mean?

rude remark

How do you pronounce оскорбление?

оскорбление is pronounced [əskərˈblʲenʲɪje], in Latin letters “oskorblenie”.

How is оскорбление used in a sentence?

That was a real insult. Translation: Это было настоящее оскорбление.

Is оскорбление part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?

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

Is оскорбление part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, оскорбление (insult) 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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