молчание
Translation of молчание
silence
Russian word in Latin letters: molchanie
Meaning of молчание
отказ разговаривать с человеком, чтобы наказать или показать обиду
refusal to communicate
Pronunciation
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Молчание or тишина?
тишина
тишина = no sound, quiet
Don't mix them up. A quiet room — тишина; a person who won't talk — молчание.
В библиотеке стояла тишина.
The library was quiet.
Он ответил на мой вопрос молчанием.
He answered my question with silence.
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I didn't understand his silence.
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Я не понял его молчания.
They chose silence instead of arguing.
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Они выбрали молчание вместо спора.
молчание synonyms
What's the difference between молчание and бойкот
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Refusing contact, often by a group.
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молчание belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does молчание mean?
refusal to communicate
How do you pronounce молчание?
молчание is pronounced [məlˈt͡ɕanʲɪje], in Latin letters “molchanie”.
How is молчание used in a sentence?
I didn't understand his silence. Translation: Я не понял его молчания.
Is молчание part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, молчание (silence) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is молчание part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, молчание (silence) 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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