уваже́ние
uvažénijeneuter
The English word 'respect' can be translated into Russian as уваже́ние (uvažénije) or почте́ние.
Meaning: admiration for a person or entity because of perceived merit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| уваже́ние | uvažénije | neuter |
| почте́ние | počténije | neuter |
The primary meaning of these terms is admiration for a person or entity due to perceived merit. Related verbs like уважа́ть or соблюда́ть can be used when you mean to respect rights or abide by an agreement.
Which one should you use?
While уваже́ние is the standard word for respect, почте́ние implies a much deeper, more solemn level of reverence or veneration.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Both уваже́ние and почте́ние are neuter nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
uvažénije
Did you know?
- To show high respect in a formal setting, Russians use the pronoun Вы instead of ты. Using the wrong one can be seen as a direct lack of уваже́ние regardless of the words spoken.
- If you want to say you 'respect' a certain aspect of something, such as 'in every respect', Russians often use the word сторо́на (side) or отноше́ние (relation) instead of a direct translation of 'respect'.
- Russian speakers use the verb соблюда́ть for respecting laws or rules, but this same word is also used for 'observing' a fast or a tradition, treating the rule as a sacred boundary.
Examples in context
- Господин Смирнов, вы очень вежливы.Mr. Smirnov, you are very polite.
- Ваше Высокородие, позвольте мне поблагодарить вас.Your High Nobility, allow me to thank you.
- У меня к тебе большое уважение за то, что ты всегда помогаешь.I have great respect for you because you always help.
- Ты молодец! Респект!You're great! Respect!
Example conversation
Ekaterina and Dmitry are talking about a colleague's hard work.
- Екатерина EkaterinaДмитрий, посмотри, как он работает!Dmitriy, posmotri, kak on rabotayet!Dmitry, look at how he works!
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, я испытываю большое уваже́ние к нему.Da, ya ispytyvayu bolshoye uvazheniye k nemu.Yes, I have great respect for him.
- Екатерина EkaterinaОн очень профессиональный человек.On ochen professionalnyy chelovek.He is a very professional person.
- Дмитрий DmitryСогласен, он настоящий мастер своего дела.Soglasen, on nastoyashchiy master svoyego dela.I agree, he is a true master of his craft.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “respect” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
