дух
- 1.
spirit
- 2.
mood, spirits, disposition, temper
- 3.
breath, scent
Examples
- Вид с верши́ны холма́ просто захва́тывал дух.The view from the top of the hill was simply breathtaking.
- Том продемонстри́ровал нема́лое прису́тствие ду́ха.Tom showed considerable presence of mind.
Declension
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nom.nominative | дух | ду́хи |
| gen.genitive | ду́ха ду́ху | ду́хов |
| dat.dative | ду́ху | ду́хам |
| acc.accusative | дух | ду́хи |
| inst.instrumental | ду́хом | ду́хами |
| prep.prepositional | ду́хе | ду́хах |
Fixed expressions
to give up the ghost
Typical usagePRO
Inner strength and morale
боево́й дух
fighting spirit; morale
поднима́ть боево́й дух
to boost morale
не па́дать ду́хом
not to lose heart
си́лен ду́хом
strong in spirit; resilient
Breath and breathing idioms
перевести́ дух
to catch one’s breath
у меня́ перехвати́ло дух
my breath was taken away; I was short of breath
дух захва́тывает
it takes your breath away
Style, mood, and vibe
в ду́хе (кого́/чего́)
in the style/vein of
состоя́ние ду́ха
state of mind
бли́зок по ду́ху (кому́)
kindred in spirit; like-minded (to)
свобо́да ду́ха
freedom of spirit; independence of mind
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