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порыв

Translation of порыв

urge

Meaning of порыв

Russian

Сильное внезапное желание что-то сделать, например засмеяться или убежать.

English

a strong, sudden wish to do something, such as to laugh or run away

urge

Transcription and pronunciation of порыв

поры́в

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[pɐˈrɨf]
In Latin letters
poryv

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  1. I felt a sudden urge to call her.

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    Я почувствовал внезапный порыв позвонить ей.

  2. He fought the urge to laugh.

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    Он сдержал порыв рассмеяться.

порыв synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between порыв, тяга, позыв, желание, and призывать

Т
🇷🇺Russian
тяга

A lasting pull towards something: тяга к сладкому.

П
🇷🇺Russian
позыв

A bodily urge: to cough, sneeze or be sick.

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Ж
🇷🇺Russian
желание

Broader: any wish, not necessarily strong or sudden.

П
🇷🇺Russian
призывать

The verb "urge": to strongly ask people to do something.

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What does порыв mean?

a strong, sudden wish to do something, such as to laugh or run away

How do you pronounce порыв?

порыв is pronounced [pɐˈrɨf], in Latin letters “poryv”.

How is порыв used in a sentence?

I felt a sudden urge to call her. Translation: Я почувствовал внезапный порыв позвонить ей.

Is порыв part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

Yes, порыв (urge) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is порыв part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, порыв (urge) 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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