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отношения

Translation of отношения

relationship

Russian word in Latin letters: otnosheniya

Meaning of отношения

Russian

романтическая связь между двумя людьми

English

romantic connection

relationship

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ɐtnɐˈʂɛnʲɪjə]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Отношения or отношение?

отношение

отношение = attitude (singular)

Don't say «у нас серьёзное отношение». A romantic relationship is always plural — «у нас серьёзные отношения».

У него странное отношение к деньгам.

He has a strange attitude to money.

У нас с ним серьёзные отношения.

He and I are in a serious relationship.

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  1. They are in a relationship.

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    Они в отношениях.

  2. Their relationship grew stronger.

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    Их отношения стали крепче.

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What's the difference between отношения, роман, and связь

🇷🇺Russian

A love affair or romance, often short or secret.

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связь

About love, usually a secret affair; also any connection.

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отношения meaning: what does it mean?

romantic connection

отношения pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

отношения is pronounced as [ɐtnɐˈʂɛnʲɪjə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

отношения definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

They are in a relationship. Translation: Они в отношениях.

Is отношения part of Marriage and Romantic Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, отношения (relationship) can be learned in the Marriage and Romantic Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is отношения part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, отношения (relationship) 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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