abstinence in Russian
abstinence in Russian is абстине́нция, воздержа́ние, тре́звенность — abstinence means the practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.
abstinence in Russian
абстине́нция
Pronounced: abstinentsiya
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
воздержа́ние
Pronounced: vozderzhaniye
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
абстине́нция
Pronounced: abstinentsiya
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism). [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
воздержа́ние
Pronounced: vozderzhaniye
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism). [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
тре́звенность
Pronounced: trezvennost
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism). [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
воздержа́ние
Pronounced: vozderzhaniye
The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
What does "abstinence" mean?
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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 Russian?
"abstinence" in Russian is абстине́нция, воздержа́ние, тре́звенность. abstinence means: The practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.
How do you pronounce абстине́нция?
"abstinence" in Russian is абстине́нция, pronounced "abstinentsiya".
How do you use "abstinence" in a sentence?
Example: "He practised total abstinence from alcohol after the diagnosis." In Russian, "abstinence" is абстине́нция, воздержа́ние, тре́звенность.
Are there other ways to say "abstinence" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "abstinence": абстине́нция, воздержа́ние, тре́звенность.
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