Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'confidence'

English Word: confidence

Key Russian Translations:

• уверенность [ˌuvʲɪˈrʲenːəsʲtʲ] - [Neutral, General Use]
• доверие [dɐˈvʲerʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Often Used in Context of Trust]

Frequency: High (both translations are commonly used)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for both translations)

Pronunciation (Russian):

уверенность: [ˌuvʲɪˈrʲenːəsʲtʲ]

Note on уверенность: Stress falls on the third syllable; the "р" sound is rolled slightly.

доверие: [dɐˈvʲerʲɪjə]

Note on доверие: Stress on the second syllable; the "е" is pronounced as a soft "ye".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Self-assurance or belief in one's abilities

Translation(s) & Context:

• уверенность - Used to describe personal confidence or self-assurance in skills or decisions.

Usage Examples:

• Она говорила с большой уверенностью.

  She spoke with great confidence.

• Уверенность в своих силах помогла ему победить.

  Confidence in his abilities helped him win.

• Его уверенность иногда кажется высокомерием.

  His confidence sometimes seems like arrogance.

2. Trust or reliance on someone or something

Translation(s) & Context:

• доверие - Used to express trust or confidence in a person, institution, or concept.

Usage Examples:

• Я испытываю доверие к этому человеку.

  I have confidence in this person.

• Доверие к правительству падает.

  Confidence in the government is declining.

• Мы должны укреплять доверие между нами.

  We must build confidence between us.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

уверенность (feminine noun): Follows the standard declension for feminine nouns ending in -ость.

Case	Singular
Nominative	уверенность
Genitive	уверенности
Dative	уверенности
Accusative	уверенность
Instrumental	уверенностью
Prepositional	уверенности

доверие (neuter noun): Follows the standard declension for neuter nouns ending in -ие.

Case	Singular
Nominative	доверие
Genitive	доверия
Dative	доверию
Accusative	доверие
Instrumental	доверием
Prepositional	доверии

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for уверенность:

• самоуверенность (slightly negative, overconfidence)
• решительность (determination)

Synonyms for доверие:

• вера (faith or belief)
• надежда (hope)

Antonyms for уверенность:

• неуверенность (uncertainty)
• сомнение (doubt)

Antonyms for доверие:

• недоверие (mistrust)
• подозрение (suspicion)

Related Phrases:

• уверенность в себе - self-confidence, belief in one's own abilities.
• вдохновлять доверие - to inspire confidence or trust.
• потерять доверие - to lose confidence or trust.

Usage Notes:

• "уверенность" is primarily used for personal confidence or certainty, while "доверие" refers to trust or confidence in others or abstract concepts.
• Be cautious with "уверенность" as it can sometimes imply overconfidence in negative contexts; use "самоуверенность" for a more critical tone.
• "доверие" often appears in formal or interpersonal contexts, such as business or relationships.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "уверенность" when meaning trust in someone.
  Incorrect: "У меня есть уверенность к тебе."
  Correct: "У меня есть доверие к тебе." (I have confidence in you.)
  Explanation: "уверенность" is about self-assurance, not trust in others.
• Error: Misusing cases with "доверие".
  Incorrect: "Доверие к тебе есть." (Wrong word order and structure)
  Correct: "У меня доверие к тебе." (I have confidence in you.)
  Explanation: "доверие" requires proper case usage (dative with "к").

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "доверие" (trust) is a highly valued concept in personal and professional relationships. Expressing or losing "доверие" can have significant emotional or social implications, often more so than in English-speaking cultures.

Related Concepts:

• самооценка (self-esteem)
• надежность (reliability)
• вера (faith)