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принцип

principle

Meaning of принцип

a basic rule or belief that guides action

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Russian[ˈprʲinʦɨp]
principle
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принцип with English translation

принцип usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

She never breaks her principle of telling the truth.

Она никогда не нарушает свой принцип говорить правду.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

We should follow the same principle here.

Здесь нам следует придерживаться того же принципа.

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принцип belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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принцип synonyms

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What's the difference between принцип / правило / основа / закон / правило поведения

🇷🇺Russian
принцип

principle — a basic rule or belief that guides action

B2Often

She never breaks her principle of telling the truth.

Она никогда не нарушает свой принцип говорить правду.

П
🇷🇺Russian
принцип

The general word for a basic rule, idea, or belief that guides behavior or decisions.

B2Very Often

He always acts according to the principle of honesty.

Он всегда действует по принципу честности.

П
🇷🇺Russian
правило

A more concrete and practical norm to follow; not necessarily connected to a personal belief.

B2Very Often

The company has a strict rule not to be late.

В компании действует строгое правило не опаздывать.

О
🇷🇺Russian
основа

Something that something else is built on; emphasizes a foundation rather than a rule or belief.

B2Often

Trust is the foundation of any relationship.

Доверие — основа любых отношений.

З
🇷🇺Russian
закон

An official, binding norm; can be legal or generally compulsory, stronger and more formal than a principle.

B2Often

Breaking the law leads to punishment.

Нарушение закона влечёт наказание.

П
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правило поведения

Specifies a norm related specifically to how one should behave; sounds more descriptive and less abstract.

B2Rarely

The school has rules of behavior for students.

В школе есть правила поведения для учеников.

П
🇷🇺Russian
постулат

A theoretical starting statement accepted without proof; often used in science, philosophy, and logic.

B2Rarely

This postulate is the basis of the whole theory.

Этот постулат лежит в основе всей теории.

У
🇷🇺Russian
убеждение

A personal inner opinion or belief that influences behavior; it is more the content behind a principle than a principle as a rule.

B2Often

His belief is to help people in any situation.

Его убеждение — помогать людям в любой ситуации.

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принцип translation: principle. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce принцип

[ˈprʲinʦɨp]

принцип translation

principle

принцип examples

She never breaks her principle of telling the truth.

принцип transcription

[ˈprʲinʦɨp]

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принцип meaning: what does it mean?

основное правило или убеждение, которое направляет действия

принцип pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

She never breaks her principle of telling the truth. Translation: Она никогда не нарушает свой принцип говорить правду.

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