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уважительный

Translation of уважительный

respectful

Russian word in Latin letters: uvazhitelnyy

Meaning of уважительный

Russian

проявляющий уважение к другим людям

English

showing respect

respectful

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[uvɐˈʐitʲɪlʲnɨj]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Уважительный or респектабельный?

респектабельный

респектабельный ≠ respectful: respectable, looking wealthy and decent

Don't say респектабельный about manners. Showing respect — уважительный; wealthy and decent-looking — респектабельный.

У него очень уважительное отношение к клиентам.

He has a very respectful attitude to customers.

Он живёт в респектабельном районе.

He lives in a respectable area, not a respectful one.

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  1. Please be respectful to others.

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    Пожалуйста, будьте уважительны к другим.

  2. He is always respectful to his parents.

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    Он всегда уважителен к родителям.

уважительный synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between уважительный, почтительный, and вежливый

П
🇷🇺Russian
почтительный

Stronger, formal: deep respect for elders or superiors.

Advanced: broader words

В
🇷🇺Russian
вежливый

Polite: good manners, not always real respect.

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уважительный belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does уважительный mean?

showing respect

How do you pronounce уважительный?

уважительный is pronounced [uvɐˈʐitʲɪlʲnɨj], in Latin letters “uvazhitelnyy”.

How is уважительный used in a sentence?

Please be respectful to others. Translation: Пожалуйста, будьте уважительны к другим.

Is уважительный part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, уважительный (respectful) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is уважительный part of Teamwork vocabulary?

Yes, уважительный (respectful) can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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