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Self-sacrificing
Translation of "self-sacrificing" into Russian
self-sacrifice
Verbself-sacrificing
Gerund
self-sacrifice
self-sacrifices
self-sacrificed Past Simple / Past Participle
self-sacrificing Gerund
Rare, intransitive; meaning 'to sacrifice oneself'.
обычно с дополнением «собой»
He was willing to self-sacrifice for his family.
Он был готов жертвовать собой ради семьи.
Additional translations
сов. вид, обычно с «собой»
self-sacrificing
Adjective
UK
/sɛlfˈsækrɪfaɪsɪŋ/
US
/sɛlfˈsækrəˌfaɪsɪŋ/
self-sacrificing
more self-sacrificing Comp.
most self-sacrificing Super.
She is a self-sacrificing mother who always puts her children's needs first.
Она самоотверженная мать, которая всегда ставит нужды своих детей на первое место.
Definitions
self-sacrifice
Verb
To sacrifice oneself; to give up one's own interests, comfort, or life for others or for a cause.
He was willing to self-sacrifice for his family.
self-sacrificing
Adjective
UK
/sɛlfˈsækrɪfaɪsɪŋ/
US
/sɛlfˈsækrəˌfaɪsɪŋ/
Willing to give up one's own interests or well-being for the benefit of others.
Her self-sacrificing nature was evident when she stayed up all night to help her friend prepare for the exam.
Characteristic of or resulting from self-sacrifice; selfless.
Donating all her winnings to help refugees was a truly self-sacrificing act.
Idioms and phrases
self-sacrificing love
Her self-sacrificing love for her children was evident in everything she did.
жертвенная любовь
Ее жертвенная любовь к детям была очевидна во всем, что она делала.
self-sacrificing nature
His self-sacrificing nature made him a beloved leader.
жертвенный характер
Его жертвенный характер сделал его любимым лидером.
self-sacrificing act
The firefighter's self-sacrificing act saved many lives.
акт самопожертвования
Акт самопожертвования пожарного спас множество жизней.
self-sacrificing devotion
Her self-sacrificing devotion to her work was inspiring to everyone.
жертвенная преданность
Ее жертвенная преданность работе вдохновляла всех вокруг.
self-sacrificing spirit
The self-sacrificing spirit of the volunteers was commendable.
жертвенный дух
Жертвенный дух волонтеров заслуживал похвалы.