velleity in Russian

velleity in Russian is пассивное [[жела́ние]], пассивное [[стремле́ние]], слабое [[жела́ние]] — velleity means the lowest degree of desire or volition; a total lack of effort to act.

velleity in Russian

пассивное [[жела́ние]]

noun

Pronounced: passivnoye [[zhelaniye]]

The lowest degree of desire or volition; a total lack of effort to act.

пассивное [[стремле́ние]]

noun

Pronounced: passivnoye [[stremleniye]]

The lowest degree of desire or volition; a total lack of effort to act.

слабое [[жела́ние]]

noun

Pronounced: slaboye [[zhelaniye]]

The lowest degree of desire or volition; a total lack of effort to act.

благое наме́рение

noun

Pronounced: blagoye namereniye

A slight wish not followed by any effort to obtain.

мечта́

noun

Pronounced: mechta

A slight wish not followed by any effort to obtain.

по́мысел

noun

Pronounced: pomysel

A slight wish not followed by any effort to obtain.

пожела́ние

noun

Pronounced: pozhelaniye

A slight wish not followed by any effort to obtain.

What does "velleity" mean?

noun The lowest degree of desire or volition; a total lack of effort to act.
noun A slight wish not followed by any effort to obtain.

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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”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "velleity" in Russian?

"velleity" in Russian is пассивное [[жела́ние]], пассивное [[стремле́ние]], слабое [[жела́ние]]. velleity means: The lowest degree of desire or volition; a total lack of effort to act.

How do you pronounce пассивное [[жела́ние]]?

"velleity" in Russian is пассивное [[жела́ние]], pronounced "passivnoye [[zhelaniye]]".

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

Yes — Russian has 7 translations listed for "velleity": пассивное [[жела́ние]], пассивное [[стремле́ние]], слабое [[жела́ние]], благое наме́рение, мечта́, по́мысел.

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