преданность
predannost'
The English word dedication is translated into Russian as преданность (predannost').
The term refers to the act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated. It signifies a deep and loyal commitment.
Meaning: the act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated (noun)
Which one should you use?
You can also use приверженность to mean dedication. If you want to specifically convey the sense of selfless dedication, use самоотверженность.
How do you pronounce it?
predannost'
Did you know?
- The word преданность shares its root with the verb meaning 'to hand over' or 'to betray' in certain contexts. This creates a linguistic link between being 'given over' to a cause and the act of betrayal.
- If you describe a worker's dedication using преданность, it sounds very poetic or romantic. For a professional setting, a Russian speaker would more likely use ответственность, which means 'responsibility' but carries the weight of professional dedication.
- The word приверженность is often used for dedication to an idea or a political party. It comes from the root meaning 'to stick' or 'to adhere', much like how one might stick to a surface.
Examples in context
- Я полностью и безоговорочно предан нашему делу.I am fully and unequivocally dedicated to our cause.
- Ваша преданность делу восхищает.Vasha predannost' delu voskhishchayet.Your dedication to the work is admirable.
- Мы ценим вашу преданность компании.My tsenim vashu predannost' kompanii.We appreciate your dedication to the company.
- Его преданность семье очень глубока.Yego predannost' sem'ye ochen' gluboka.His dedication to his family is very deep.
Example conversation
A manager is praising an employee during a review.
- Александр AleksandrЕкатерина, ваша преданность делу заметна всем.Yekaterina, vasha predannost' delu zametna vsem.Ekaterina, your dedication to the work is noticeable to everyone.
- Екатерина EkaterinaСпасибо, Александр, мне очень приятно это слышать.Spasibo, Aleksandr, mne ochen' priyatno eto slyshat'.Thank you, Aleksandr, I am very pleased to hear that.
- Александр AleksandrВы настоящий профессионал.Vy nastoyashchiy professional.You are a true professional.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЯ буду стараться и дальше.Ya budu starat'sya i dal'she.I will continue to try my best.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries преданность, CC BY-SA 4.0.
