досто́инство
- 1.
dignity, self-respect, moral worth
Э́то ни́же моего́ досто́инства.
That is beneath my dignity.
Often in phrases like чувство собственного достоинства ('sense of self-worth') and ниже моего достоинства ('beneath my dignity').
- 2.
advantage, merit, strength, virtue
Досто́инство э́того метода — его простота́.
The advantage of this method is its simplicity.
Usually of a method, plan or object; the opposite is недостаток.
Usage info
As opposed to благородие which has to do with dignity as a result of high birth, this refers to inherent human dignity and value (when applied to a person).
Examples
Главное достоинство новой камеры — её компактность.
The new camera’s main advantage is its compactness.
Главное досто́инство хра́брости - благоразу́мие.
Discretion is the better part of valour.
Declension
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nom.Nominative | досто́инство | досто́инства |
| Gen.Genitive | досто́инства | досто́инств |
| Dat.Dative | досто́инству | досто́инствам |
| Acc.Accusative | досто́инство | досто́инства |
| Inst.Instrumental | досто́инством | досто́инствами |
| Prep.Prepositional | досто́инстве | досто́инствах |
Word familyдосто́инствоPRO
- досто́инствоdignity; advantage
- достосла́вныйglorious
- досто́йный рекоменда́цииrecommandable
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