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One of the most famous happiness songs has the line "We wish you happiness". But what is happiness? A philosophical question to which each of us will give his own answer. Happiness is different. This question has been studied by philosophers, theologians, and psychologists for centuries. But they all agree that happiness is an internal state. Why so many people around can't find it inside?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The light did not converge like a wedge - what does this expression mean? In this article, you will learn about the meaning of this phrase and its origin. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Did someone in your childhood diligently inspire you that you are unattractive, and you will not succeed? Or is there a person who suppresses your dignity? Have you suffered disappointment or unhappy love? Maybe you are overly jealous of someone's achievements, believing that only they give a chance to be interesting and pleasant to people?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The meaning of the word “covetousness” may soon be forgotten (this is quite an obvious fact). Let's try not to let that happen. Today we will analyze the meaning of the word, select synonyms and explain examples. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

There are things that give us positive emotions, but there are those that, on the contrary, disturb us and fill us with excitement. The second we call "unpleasant", and the others - "pleasant". Naturally, in the language, in addition to the adjective, there is also the adverb “nice”. This will be our object of study for today. Let's talk about the origin and meaning. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In Russian, verbs can change in persons, numbers, and can also refer to one of two conjugations. In the article, we will consider how Russian verbs change and how to determine their conjugation. We will also analyze the exception verbs that you need to remember. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The phrase "fibers of the soul" comes from the ancient Greeks. The prefix "phi" in translation means a number equal to 500. It was this number of ways to nourish the spiritual essence of a person that was calculated. These are some kind of bridges of communication with the other world. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article reveals the interpretation of the word "monkey". This noun has three shades of meaning. It can indicate an animal, a bird, and also characterize the manner of human behavior. All interpretations are supported by examples of use. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

"Presentable appearance" is an expression that is increasingly appearing on the pages of various publications, it is heard from TV screens. However, this phrase causes difficulties due to the fact that the adjective included in it was considered obsolete by linguists until recently. What does “presentable appearance” mean, and why is it so important in today's life?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

For many people, the rules of the Russian language seem complicated. Writing some words, phrases involves familiarization with the use of additional rules. To show that you are a literate person, it is important to know how to spell "according to application or application". More about this in the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Sometimes a birthday is really a sad holiday. Especially if a person does not know how to write this phrase correctly. The mistake is made by those who do not know that the dependent word is placed in the genitive case. To find out how it is correct: birthday or birthday, you can refer to the spelling dictionary. If you remember a simple rule, spelling and pronunciation will be literate. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

One of the main things in the Russian language are the rules and the concept of the subject and the predicate. They are the very first when getting acquainted with the syntax. This section and the rule of what the subject and predicate are must be learned well at the beginning. Then students will be able to further connect them with punctuation rules, complex sentences. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

When we talk about something excessive, from our point of view, we use the word "whim". It's so obvious that it doesn't even need an explanation. Today we will reveal its dictionary meaning, select synonyms and give an example. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Do you want to learn how to get along with people, maintain good relations with them? In this article you will find tips that will help you find a common language with others. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

People don't like it when one reduces the important ingredients of another being to dust. Therefore, we came up with many different offensive and funny names for too arrogant people, one of which we will consider today. Let's answer the question: tsatsa - what is it?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The purpose of the slang is to keep the secret in communication, isolating yourself from others. Although there is some convention in this. Suppose the criminal slang is well known to those who are somehow drawn into this environment, that is, investigators and forensic experts. Nevertheless, the preservation of a certain secret, the desire to make one’s words understandable only for a narrow group distinguishes slang from jargon. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Just do it is the most famous advertising slogan in the world. He allowed Nike to take a leading position in the sportswear market. The company's sales increased 10 times. How is Just do it translated into Russian?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Clones are organisms that are genetically identical to each other. Scientists have learned how to clone different types of animals. From time to time there are rumors about the first human cloning. But none of them have been confirmed yet. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What is a beef? This word in rap culture is called the opposition of artists. Conflicts between rappers happen quite often. Many use them as a marketing ploy. Thus, interest in albums and tracks is heated up, their sales increase. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What is a yarmulke? This is a traditional Jewish headdress. It symbolizes the modesty and humility of man before God. The custom of wearing a yarmulke during prayer originated several hundred years ago. It is currently worn when visiting the synagogue. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Throughout the history of mankind, many different popular expressions have been invented. Some of them became a symbol of some event, others united people to achieve some goal. Usually such expressions are short and clear, so that it is easier to remember and distinguish between concepts. Some of the expressions led people to war, with others they died in the war. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Language schools in M alta have been popular for a long time. They help beginners learn a completely new language for themselves, practice it and, as a result, speak and think in it fluently. Children, teenagers and adults who want to develop and find new friends with the same goals and objectives in life apply here. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

With what degree of confidence do people express their beliefs? To state the facts - that's what wants to get to the truth. The article below will reveal the meaning of the statement and give practical advice from psychologists on how to convincingly argue their position. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Often people encounter unfamiliar terminology in everyday life. In this case, they turn to explanatory dictionaries or ask their friends or teachers for a definition of the term. And sometimes they turn to similar articles, now we will find out the meaning of the word "environment". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Many of us would like to learn how to speak beautifully and not repeat the same word in neighboring sentences. It is for such purposes that classical literature exists, in which there is an extensive database of archaic and new words for you. In the article below, we will learn the meaning of the word "bravado". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

No matter how colorful the phrase is, you won't be able to understand its meaning unless you look into history. One can easily compare a person to a horse or other animal. Many will even appreciate it! But there are situations when a playful intonation and a flowery phrase will only lead to conflict. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

It's hard to imagine everyday life without interrogative sentences. In Russian, it is enough to simply ask a question. But how to ask questions in English? At this stage, many people who are just starting to learn a language face difficulties. The article will talk about questions in English and examples of their use. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

If you have just started learning English, then you need to clearly understand the difference between the structures of your native language and a foreign one. To facilitate this process, our article will compare Russian and English at different levels. And by finding out how they differ from each other, you can avoid many common misconceptions. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

At various events in which foreign colleagues participate, one can notice a very important figure - a translator. At such meetings, a specialist usually provides interpretation. From this article you can learn about consecutive English translation. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The word "military" belongs to obsolete words, now rarely used in everyday life. It can be found on the pages of history books, in films, novels. But where did it come from, what does it literally mean? Why is it found mainly in Slavic literature?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Great and mighty is the Russian language. It has a huge history that would be interesting for every reader to know. In this article, we will analyze the global modification of the Old Russian language, which led it to the state that we are used to seeing. We are talking about the fall of the reduced. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

There are a large number of words in the world, the meaning of which is not known to the vast majority of the population. Let's talk about one of them today. It will be about the meaning of the word "sinecure", as well as its origin. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the world of art, there are quite a lot of terms and concepts that, on the one hand, are well known to everyone, and on the other hand, remain a mystery to the average person. In this article we will learn about the word "engraving", the meaning and origin of which we will try to analyze in as much detail as possible for our readers. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Such a process as the stunning of consonant sounds in the flow of speech is a phenomenon with which not only people who have received education in the "language", philological profile, but also speech therapists and their visitors are familiar with firsthand. By itself, this process is natural, but in some cases it becomes the cause of many problems. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Under the isolating languages it is customary to understand languages that do not have affixes. Their grammatical meanings (time, number, case, and others) are expressed either by adjoining one word to another, or by using auxiliary words. Word and root in such languages are equivalent. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

"Packed up my belongings and left" - sometimes we say, using the word "belongings" and absolutely not thinking about its origin and meaning. However, as a word of Slavic origin, it has a completely transparent meaning for native Russian speakers. However, don't take it too lightly. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Outdated and old-church words are not so common for a modern person. As a rule, this happens in well-established phrases that are familiar to the ear, and therefore do not cause problems with understanding. Exactly until you start to think about the meaning of individual words. One of these "stumbling words" is the outdated word "permanently". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The expansion of a person's vocabulary is a continuous process that requires constant learning of new words, as well as the assimilation of new meanings of already familiar expressions. A great difficulty for a modern, predominantly secular, person is the words related to church vocabulary, the so-called Church Slavonicisms. One of these words is "right hand". Let's see what it means and when it is used. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The average vocabulary of an adult Russian-speaking person is about seventy-five thousand words, which includes derivatives. At the same time, the number of word forms that a person operates with grows imperceptibly for him. However, you should not rely solely on "natural" word recognition. Sometimes you have to look for the meaning of new ones on your own, because they are not so common. Such rather rare words include "self-interest". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

People are well aware that the forbidden fruit is sweeter, but that's why few people think about it. Therefore, we decided to look into this issue in detail. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01