оскорбление
Translation of оскорбление
insult
Meaning of оскорбление
грубое или унижающее высказывание в адрес человека
rude remark

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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That was a real insult.
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Это было настоящее оскорбление.
I won't forget this insult.
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Я не забуду это оскорбление.
оскорбление synonyms
What's the difference between оскорбление, унижение, насмешка, and грубость
Advanced: broader words
Humiliation: stronger, about losing dignity.
A mocking remark.
Rudeness in general, not always aimed to insult.
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оскорбление belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation →". Start with a short set of 7 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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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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