self-care
self-care
caring for yourself
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self-care with Russian translation
self-care usage examples
Он заботится о себе, принимая долгие ванны и выключая телефон.
He practices self-care by taking long baths and switching off his phone.
Для неё забота о себе — это тихие вечера с книгами и чаем.
Self-care for her means quiet evenings with books and tea.
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self-care belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
self-care synonyms
What's the difference between self-care / self-nurturing / self-help / personal care / self-compassion / self-love
General actions to look after your physical and emotional health; the standard term for caring for yourself.
I try to practice self-care by getting enough sleep and taking breaks.
Я стараюсь заботиться о себе: достаточно спать и делать перерывы.
Emphasises caring, supportive actions toward oneself; close to 'self-care' but with a gentler, nurturing tone.
She practised self-nurturing by taking time for a warm bath.
Она заботилась о себе, устроив тёплую ванну.
Often refers to methods, books, or practices for personal improvement (self-improvement); not always the same as daily care.
She reads self-help books to feel more confident.
Она читает книги по саморазвитию, чтобы чувствовать себя увереннее.
Focused on physical aspects of care (hygiene, grooming); less often about emotional wellbeing.
The nurse helped him with his personal care after surgery.
Медсестра помогла ему с личным уходом после операции.
A narrower concept: kindness and understanding toward oneself in hard times — part of self-care but not the whole.
Practising self-compassion helped her recover from failure.
Практика доброты к себе помогла ей восстановиться после неудачи.
A sense of self-worth and acceptance; an internal attitude important for self-care but not the same as practical actions.
Learning self-love changed how he treated himself.
Освоение любви к себе изменило то, как он относился к себе.
Broader, often sectoral: health, lifestyle, and programs to improve health; commonly used in marketing and services.
The company offers a wellness program for employees.
Компания предлагает программу оздоровления для сотрудников.
A set of techniques and strategies to reduce stress; one component of self-care but more practical and targeted.
Stress management techniques like breathing exercises can help.
Техники борьбы со стрессом, например дыхательные упражнения, могут помочь.
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How to pronounce self-care and what this word means
self-care translation: забота о себе. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce self-care
/ˈsɛlfˌkeə/
self-care translation
забота о себе
self-care examples
He practices self-care by taking long baths and switching off his phone.
self-care transcription
/ˈsɛlfˌkeə/, /ˈsɛlfkɛr/
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Questions about this word
self-care meaning: what does it mean?
caring for yourself
self-care pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
self-care is pronounced as /ˈsɛlfˌkeə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
self-care definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He practices self-care by taking long baths and switching off his phone. Translation: Он заботится о себе, принимая долгие ванны и выключая телефон.
Is self-care part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, self-care (забота о себе) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is self-care part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, self-care (забота о себе) 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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