Blessing - translation, pronunciation and examples
blessing
spoken good wish
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When to use blessing
Familiensegen
besonderer Segen
Segensbotschaft
Segensgebet
Segensworte
blessing usage examples
Grandma said a short blessing before we started the Christmas dinner.
At the wedding, the parents gave their blessing for the new couple.
Similar words
The central meaning: a blessing as a good wish or approval; can be religious or secular.
Means agreement or endorsement, usually secular and possibly formal; lacks explicit religious sense.
Emphasizes explicit allowance to do something; more procedural than a blessing.
Refers to divine favour or a spiritual state; more about a state or gift (grace) than the act of blessing.
Can mean goodwill or preferential treatment; more secular and interpersonal than a religious blessing.
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blessing belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
blessing synonyms
What's the difference between blessing / approval / permission / grace / favor / consecration
The central meaning: a blessing as a good wish or approval; can be religious or secular.
They asked for their parents' blessing before the wedding.
Они попросили благословения родителей перед свадьбой.
Means agreement or endorsement, usually secular and possibly formal; lacks explicit religious sense.
They waited for the family's approval of the holiday plans.
Они ждали одобрения семьи по поводу планов на праздники.
Emphasizes explicit allowance to do something; more procedural than a blessing.
She got her parents' permission to travel for the holiday.
Она получила разрешение родителей поехать на праздники.
Refers to divine favour or a spiritual state; more about a state or gift (grace) than the act of blessing.
After reconciliation, the family felt a sense of grace and peace.
После примирения семья почувствовала благодать и спокойствие.
Can mean goodwill or preferential treatment; more secular and interpersonal than a religious blessing.
Winning their grandparents' favor made the holiday extra special.
Завоевать благосклонность бабушек и дедушек сделало праздник особенно тёплым.
A religious ritual making something sacred (dedication); more specific and ritualized than a general blessing.
The church held a consecration for the newly restored altar.
Церковь провела освящение недавно отреставрированного алтаря.
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How to pronounce blessing and what this word means
blessing translation: благословение. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce blessing
/ˈblesɪŋ/
blessing translation
благословение
blessing examples
Grandma said a short blessing before we started the Christmas dinner.
blessing transcription
/ˈblesɪŋ/, /ˈblɛsɪŋ/
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Questions about this word
blessing meaning: what does it mean?
spoken good wish
blessing pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
blessing is pronounced as /ˈblesɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
blessing definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Grandma said a short blessing before we started the Christmas dinner. Translation: Бабушка произнесла короткое благословение перед тем, как мы начали рождественский ужин.
Is blessing part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?
Yes, blessing (благословение) can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is blessing part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, blessing (благословение) 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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