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abstinence in Bulgarian

abstinence in Bulgarian is въздържание, трезвеност — abstinence means the practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.

abstinence in Bulgarian

въздържание
noun
Pronounced: vazdarzhanie
The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
трезвеност
noun
Pronounced: trezvenost
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism). [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]

What does "abstinence" mean?

  1. noun The practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.
    "He practised total abstinence from alcohol after the diagnosis."
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abstinence in a sentence

  • He practised total abstinence from alcohol after the diagnosis.
  • The programme teaches abstinence as one method of prevention.

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What is "abstinence" in Bulgarian?

"abstinence" in Bulgarian is въздържание, трезвеност. abstinence means: The practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.

How do you pronounce въздържание?

"abstinence" in Bulgarian is въздържание, pronounced "vazdarzhanie".

How do you use "abstinence" in a sentence?

Example: "He practised total abstinence from alcohol after the diagnosis." In Bulgarian, "abstinence" is въздържание, трезвеност.

Are there other ways to say "abstinence" in Bulgarian?

Yes — Bulgarian has 2 translations listed for "abstinence": въздържание, трезвеност.

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