власть
Translation of власть
authority
Meaning of власть
Право и сила отдавать приказы и принимать решения.
the power or right to give orders and make decisions
Transcription and pronunciation of власть
- Transcription
- [vlasʲtʲ]
- In Latin letters
- vlast
Traps and common mistakes
Власть or авторитет?
авторитет
авторитет ≠ authority: respect, good reputation
авторитет ≠ authority as power: it means respect people have for you. Power to give orders — власть.
У директора есть власть уволить любого.
The director has the authority to fire anyone.
У старого врача большой авторитет в городе.
The old doctor is highly respected in town — respect, not power.
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The king had complete authority over his people.
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Король имел полную власть над своим народом.
Parents have authority over their young children.
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Родители имеют власть над своими маленькими детьми.
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What's the difference between власть and полномочия
Official: the powers given to a person by a job or law.
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What does власть mean?
the power or right to give orders and make decisions
How do you pronounce власть?
власть is pronounced [vlasʲtʲ], in Latin letters “vlast”.
How is власть used in a sentence?
The king had complete authority over his people. Translation: Король имел полную власть над своим народом.
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