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relaxation

relaxation

Meaning of relaxation

resting state

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British English/ə ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
American English/ə ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
Russian transcription[ˈotdɨx]
relaxation
relaxation - отдых
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relaxation with Russian translation

relaxation usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она находит отдых в тишине, наблюдая закат с холма.

She finds quiet relaxation watching the sunset from the hill.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

После долгого похода он с нетерпением ждёт нескольких часов отдыха в палатке.

After a long hike, he looks forward to a few hours of relaxation in his tent.

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relaxation belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

relaxationотдых
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

relaxation synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between relaxation / rest / break / downtime / unwinding / vacation

🇬🇧English
relaxation

general term for becoming less tense or stressed; covers physical and mental recovery

B2Very Often

After a long week I need some relaxation at home.

После тяжёлой недели мне нужен отдых дома.

🇬🇧English

pause or sleep for physical recovery; often a short or longer stop from activity

B2Very Often

Take a rest if you're feeling tired.

Отдохни, если чувствуешь усталость.

🇬🇧English

short pause from activity or work; usually brief

B2Very Often

Let's take a ten-minute break.

Давайте сделаем десятиминутный перерыв.

D
🇬🇧English
downtime

time when you are not working or when a machine is not operating; often implies rest or recovery time

B2Often

Use your downtime to relax and recharge.

Используй время простоя, чтобы расслабиться и восстановиться.

U
🇬🇧English
unwinding

the process of becoming more relaxed after stress; conversational and focused on gradual release of tension

B2Often

A warm bath is good for unwinding after a hard day.

Тёплая ванна помогает расслабиться после тяжёлого дня.

V
🇬🇧English
vacation

typically a longer leave from work, often involving travel; primarily US usage for 'holiday'

B2Very Often

They're going on vacation to Spain next month.

Они едут в отпуск в Испанию в следующем месяце.

🇬🇧English

in UK English, a period of time off work or school, often travel; also means a public celebration day

B2Very Often

We're going on holiday in August.

Мы едем в отпуск в августе.

🇬🇧English

the concept of free time and activities done during it; emphasizes free-time activities rather than the act of relaxing

B2Often

She enjoys outdoor leisure activities like hiking.

Ей нравятся занятия на свежем воздухе в свободное время, например походы.

R
🇬🇧English
repose

formal or literary term for calm rest or stillness; often denotes serene physical calm

B2Rarely

He sank into a state of quiet repose.

Он погрузился в состояние тихого покоя.

R
🇬🇧English
recuperation

recovery of strength or health, often after illness or intense exertion; medical or restorative nuance

B2Rarely

She needs several weeks of recuperation after the surgery.

Ей нужно несколько недель на восстановление после операции.

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How to pronounce relaxation and what this word means

relaxation translation: отдых. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce relaxation

/ə ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/

relaxation translation

отдых

relaxation examples

She finds quiet relaxation watching the sunset from the hill.

relaxation transcription

/ə ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/, /ə ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/

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relaxation meaning: what does it mean?

resting state

relaxation pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

relaxation is pronounced as /ə ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

She finds quiet relaxation watching the sunset from the hill. Translation: Она находит отдых в тишине, наблюдая закат с холма.

Is relaxation part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, relaxation (отдых) can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is relaxation part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, relaxation (отдых) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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