amateur in Russian

amateur in Russian is дилета́нтский, люби́тель, люби́тельница — amateur means someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.

amateur in Russian

дилета́нтский

adj

Pronounced: diletantskiy

Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent.

люби́тель

noun

Pronounced: lyubitel

люби́тельница

noun

Pronounced: lyubitelnitsa

дилета́нт

noun

Pronounced: diletant

Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.

дилета́нтка

noun

Pronounced: diletantka

Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.

любитель

noun

Pronounced: lyubitel

Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.

What does "amateur" mean?

noun Someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.
"My uncle is a keen amateur who plays cricket every weekend for fun."
noun Someone who lacks skill or experience at something; a novice.
"I'm a complete amateur at cooking, so please be patient with me."
adj Not done professionally; carried out by non-professionals.
"The amateur choir performs at the village hall every spring."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

amateur in a sentence

My uncle is a keen amateur who plays cricket every weekend for fun.
She's a serious amateur photographer who sells prints on the side.
I'm a complete amateur at cooking, so please be patient with me.
Don't ask me to fix the sink, because I'm just an amateur.

Similar words in Russian

amateurish beginner dilettante hobbyist nonprofessional novice recreational unpaid

Common Russian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "amateur" in Russian?

"amateur" in Russian is дилета́нтский, люби́тель, люби́тельница. amateur means: Someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.

How do you pronounce дилета́нтский?

"amateur" in Russian is дилета́нтский, pronounced "diletantskiy".

How do you use "amateur" in a sentence?

Example: "My uncle is a keen amateur who plays cricket every weekend for fun." In Russian, "amateur" is дилета́нтский, люби́тель, люби́тельница.

Are there other ways to say "amateur" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 6 translations listed for "amateur": дилета́нтский, люби́тель, люби́тельница, дилета́нт, дилета́нтка, любитель.

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