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близость

intimacy

Meaning of близость

emotional closeness

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Russian[ˈblʲizəstʲ]
intimacy
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близость with English translation

близость usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

They keep their intimacy alive by talking about small things before bed.

Они поддерживают свою близость, разговаривая о мелочах перед сном.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

After the argument, he tried to restore intimacy by leaving a kind note and spending time with her.

После ссоры он пытался восстановить их близость, оставив тёплую записку и проводя с ней время.

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близость belongs to the topic "Marriage and Romantic Relationships". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

близостьintimacy
семьяfamily
родителиparents
мамаmom
папаdad
ребёнокchild
детиchildren

близость synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between близость / интимность / душевная связь / близкое общение / доверие / привязанность

🇷🇺Russian
близость

A general term for emotional or physical closeness between people.

B2Very Often

There was a special closeness and understanding between them.

Между ними была особая близость и понимание.

И
🇷🇺Russian
интимность

Emphasizes privacy and deep emotional openness; can include a physical aspect.

B2Often

Emotional intimacy is important in long-term relationships.

Важна эмоциональная интимность в долгих отношениях.

Д
🇷🇺Russian
душевная связь

A deep emotional connection implying mutual understanding at the level of feelings.

B2Often

There was a true spiritual (emotional) bond between them.

Между ними была настоящая душевная связь.

Б
🇷🇺Russian
близкое общение

Emphasizes intensity and frequency of communication that leads to emotional closeness.

B2Often

They are bound by close communication and common interests.

Их связывает близкое общение и общие интересы.

🇷🇺Russian

A component of intimacy meaning confidence in another person and willingness to open up.

B2Very Often

It's invaluable to have complete trust in a marriage.

Бесценно иметь полное доверие в браке.

П
🇷🇺Russian
привязанность

Emotional attachment or warm feelings toward a person; a softer nuance of attachment.

B2Often

The child has a strong attachment to the caregiver.

У ребенка сильная привязанность к воспитательнице.

И
🇷🇺Russian
интимные отношения

Often denotes romantic or sexual relations between people.

B2Often

They began an intimate relationship after several months of interacting.

Они начали интимные отношения после нескольких месяцев общения.

🇷🇺Russian

A metaphorical term for warm, kind attitude and a heartfelt atmosphere.

B2Often

You could always feel warmth and care in their home.

В их доме всегда чувствовалось тепло и забота.

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How to pronounce близость and what this word means

близость translation: intimacy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce близость

[ˈblʲizəstʲ]

близость translation

intimacy

близость examples

They keep their intimacy alive by talking about small things before bed.

близость transcription

[ˈblʲizəstʲ]

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Questions about this word

близость meaning: what does it mean?

эмоциональная близость и ощущение доверия между людьми

близость pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

близость is pronounced as [ˈblʲizəstʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

They keep their intimacy alive by talking about small things before bed. Translation: Они поддерживают свою близость, разговаривая о мелочах перед сном.

Is близость part of Marriage and Romantic Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, близость (intimacy) can be learned in the Marriage and Romantic Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is близость part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, близость (intimacy) 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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