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separation

separation

Meaning of separation

act of splitting

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British English/ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/
American English/ə ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/
Russian transcription[rɐˈzrɨf]
separation
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separation with Russian translation

separation usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Разрыв дал им время остыть и всё обдумать.

The separation gave them time to cool off and think clearly.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

После ссоры они согласились, что временный разрыв поможет им потом помириться.

After their argument, they agreed a temporary separation would help them reconcile later.

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separation belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

separationразрыв
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

separation synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between separation / breakup / split / divorce / rift / estrangement

🇬🇧English
separation

A general term for an ending or division (relationships, groups, physical separation).

B2Very Often

Their separation was announced yesterday.

Вчера было объявлено о их разрыве.

🇬🇧English

Often used for the end of a romantic relationship or the disbanding of a group; slightly informal.

B2Very Often

The band's breakup disappointed many fans.

Распад/разрыв группы расстроил многих фанатов.

🇬🇧English

Can mean physical division or a disagreement that causes parties to separate; less emotional, more general.

B2Very Often

There was a split in the committee over the proposal.

В комитете возник раскол из‑за предложения.

🇬🇧English

Specifically the legal termination of a marriage; formal and legally defined.

B1Very Often

They filed for divorce last year.

Они подали на развод в прошлом году.

R
🇬🇧English
rift

A serious break in friendly relations caused by disagreement or conflict; often figurative.

C1Often

A rift developed between the two co‑founders.

Между двумя соучредителями возник разлад.

E
🇬🇧English
estrangement

A prolonged state or process of becoming emotionally distant; implies lasting separation and alienation.

C1Rarely

Their estrangement lasted for decades.

Их отчуждение продолжалось десятилетиями.

🇬🇧English

The act of leaving or saying goodbye; often temporary and can be amicable.

B2Often

Their parting at the station was tearful.

Их прощание на вокзале было со слезами.

D
🇬🇧English
dissolution

A formal or legal termination of an entity, agreement, or marriage; emphasizes process and formality.

C1Rarely

The dissolution of the company was finalised last month.

Ликвидация компании была завершена в прошлом месяце.

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How to pronounce separation and what this word means

separation translation: разрыв. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce separation

/ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

separation translation

разрыв

separation examples

The separation gave them time to cool off and think clearly.

separation transcription

/ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/, /ə ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

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Questions about this word

separation meaning: what does it mean?

act of splitting

separation pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

The separation gave them time to cool off and think clearly. Translation: Разрыв дал им время остыть и всё обдумать.

Is separation part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?

Yes, separation (разрыв) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is separation part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, separation (разрыв) 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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