passion
passion
strong interest
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passion with Russian translation
passion usage examples
Его увлечение живописью помогает ему расслабиться после долгого дня.
His passion for painting helps him unwind after a long day.
Она рассказала о своём увлечении выпечкой с сияющей улыбкой.
She described her passion for baking with a bright smile.
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passion synonyms
What's the difference between passion / hobby / interest / enthusiasm / fondness / obsession
Same core meaning — a very strong liking or intense feeling, used for both hobbies and emotions.
Her passion for painting shows in every canvas she finishes.
Её страсть к живописи (её увлечение живописью) видна в каждой завершённой картине.
Refers to an activity done regularly for pleasure or relaxation; less emotional intensity than 'passion'.
Cycling is her favourite hobby, and she rides every weekend.
Вёление: велоспорт — её любимое хобби (её увлечение), ей нравятся еженедельные поездки.
A general curiosity or concern about a subject; milder and broader than 'passion'.
She has an interest in medieval history and reads about it often.
Её интерес к средневековой истории (её увлечение историей) проявляется в частом чтении.
Lively interest or eagerness about something; energetic and positive but often less consuming than 'passion'.
The team's enthusiasm helped carry the project through a difficult phase.
Энтузиазм команды помог довести проект до конца в трудный период (их увлечение делом помогло).
A gentle liking or affection; milder and more tender than 'passion' or 'obsession'.
He has a fondness for old jazz records.
У него слабость к старым джазовым пластинкам (его увлечение джазом не такое страстное).
Stronger and often negative: a dominating preoccupation or compulsive concern beyond a healthy liking.
What started as a hobby became an obsession that took over his life.
То, что начиналось как хобби, превратилось в навязчивую идею (обсессию), которая поглотила его жизнь.
A short-lived, intense romantic attraction or crush; more superficial and temporary than lasting passion.
Her infatuation with the actor faded after a few months.
Её влюблённость (infatuation) в актёра прошла через несколько месяцев — это было не глубокое увлечение.
Long-term dedication and loyalty; implies commitment and sometimes sacrifice, not only enthusiasm.
Her devotion to the hospital patients was admired by everyone.
Её преданность пациентам больницы (её увлечение и преданность) вызывала уважение у всех.
Readiness and keen desire to do something; emphasizes keenness or anticipation rather than sustained passion.
Her eagerness to learn helped her pick up the language quickly.
Её рвение (eagerness) учиться помогло быстро выучить язык — скорее проявление желания, чем глубокое увлечение.
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How to pronounce passion and what this word means
passion translation: увлечение. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce passion
/ˈpæʃən/
passion translation
увлечение
passion examples
His passion for painting helps him unwind after a long day.
passion transcription
/ˈpæʃən/, /ˈpæʃən/
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Questions about this word
passion meaning: what does it mean?
strong interest
passion pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
passion is pronounced as /ˈpæʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
passion definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
His passion for painting helps him unwind after a long day. Translation: Его увлечение живописью помогает ему расслабиться после долгого дня.
Is passion part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, passion (увлечение) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is passion part of Marriage and Romantic Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, passion (увлечение) can be learned in the Marriage and Romantic Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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