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gratitude

gratitude

Meaning of gratitude

thankfulness

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British English/ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/
American English/ˈɡrætɪˌtud/
Russian transcription[blɐɡɐˈdarʲnəsʲtʲ]
gratitude
gratitude - благодарность
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gratitude with Russian translation

gratitude usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я написал записку, чтобы выразить свою благодарность за их помощь.

I wrote a note to show my gratitude for their help.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она улыбнулась с благодарностью, когда он вернул её потерянный телефон.

She smiled with gratitude when he returned her lost phone.

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gratitude belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

gratitudeблагодарность
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

gratitude synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between gratitude / thanks / appreciation / indebtedness / recognition / acknowledgment

🇬🇧English
gratitude

The general term for feeling thankful or appreciative; identical to the headword.

B1Very Often

She expressed her gratitude to everyone who helped.

Она выразила свою благодарность всем, кто помог.

T
🇬🇧English
thanks

Informal, direct expression of gratitude (e.g., 'thanks'); focuses on the expression rather than the inner feeling.

A2Very Often

Thanks for your help!

Спасибо за помощь!

🇬🇧English

Can mean gratitude but often refers to recognizing value or expressing approval/appraisal.

B1Very Often

I want to show my appreciation for your hard work.

Я хочу выразить признательность за твою усердную работу.

I
🇬🇧English
indebtedness

Refers to feeling indebted (owing someone), implying obligation as well as gratitude.

B2Rarely

He felt a sense of indebtedness to the family that had sheltered him.

Он чувствовал обязанность перед семьёй, приютившей его.

🇬🇧English

Often means acknowledgment or official credit for achievements; not necessarily an emotional thankfulness.

B1Very Often

Her work finally gained recognition from the committee.

Её работу наконец признал комитет.

A
🇬🇧English
acknowledgment

Usually means a formal recognition or confirmation (receipt, credit); may be used to express thanks but is often neutral/formal.

B2Often

We received an acknowledgment of the donation from the charity.

Мы получили подтверждение получения пожертвования от благотворительной организации.

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How to pronounce gratitude and what this word means

gratitude translation: благодарность. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce gratitude

/ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/

gratitude translation

благодарность

gratitude examples

I wrote a note to show my gratitude for their help.

gratitude transcription

/ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/, /ˈɡrætɪˌtud/

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gratitude meaning: what does it mean?

thankfulness

gratitude pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

gratitude is pronounced as /ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

I wrote a note to show my gratitude for their help. Translation: Я написал записку, чтобы выразить свою благодарность за их помощь.

Is gratitude part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

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

Is gratitude part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, gratitude (благодарность) 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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