understanding

Describes a person who is sympathetic and able to understand others' feelings.

ruОписывает человека, который сочувствует и способен понимать чувства других.esDescribe a una persona que es comprensiva, que simpatiza con los demás y es capaz de entender sus sentimientos o situación.frQualifie une personne qui compatit et est capable de comprendre les sentiments des autres.deBeschreibt eine Person, die Mitgefühl zeigt und die Gefühle anderer nachvollziehen kann; auch die Fähigkeit, jemanden oder etwas zu verstehen und wohlwollend zu beurteilen.ptDescreve uma pessoa que compreende e se identifica com os sentimentos dos outros, sendo tolerante e solidária. Refere-se também à capacidade de compreender algo.zh形容一个人能体谅、理解他人情感和处境，富有同情心。也表示能明白事理、通情达理的。arيصف شخصًا متعاطفًا قادرًا على فهم مشاعر الآخرين ودوافعهم، ويتعامل معهم بلطف وصبر وتقبّل.

1. Sympathetic and compassionate B1 formal

   Showing empathy and tolerance towards others' feelings or situations.

   • She is very understanding about my busy schedule.
   • He was understanding when I explained my mistake.
   • The teacher is understanding with students who struggle.

   ruПонимающийescomprensivofrcompréhensifdeVerständnisvollptCompreensivozh体谅的arمتفهّم

   Synonyme: caringcompassionateconsiderateempathetickindsensitivesupportivesympathetictolerant

   Antonyme: callouscoldhardheartedindifferentinsensitiveuncompassionateunkindunsympathetic

2. Having comprehension B2 formal

   Able to comprehend or grasp concepts, ideas, or situations.

   • He has an understanding grasp of complex mathematics.
   • She is understanding of the technical details.
   • The audience was understanding of the speaker's points.

   ruПонимающийesque comprendefrqui comprenddeVerständnisvollptCompreensivozh理解的arفاهم

   Synonyme: awarediscerningenlightenedinsightfulknowledgeableperceptive

   Antonyme: dullobtuseuncomprehending

• more understanding comparative form
• most understanding superlative form

unzählbar

A noun referring to the ability to comprehend or grasp the meaning, nature, or significance of something.

ruСпособность понимать или осознавать смысл, природу или значение чего-либо.esCapacidad de comprender o darse cuenta del significado, la naturaleza o el valor de algo; también puede referirse al acuerdo mutuo o a la interpretación personal de un asunto.frCapacité ou action de comprendre, de saisir le sens ou la nature de quelque chose, souvent par l'esprit ou l'intuition.deDas Verstehen oder Begreifen von Sinn, Wesen oder Bedeutung einer Sache; auch die Fähigkeit dazu, oft verbunden mit Einsicht, Verständnis oder Einfühlung.ptCapacidade de compreender ou apreender o sentido, a natureza ou o significado de algo; também pode designar um acordo ou interpretação comum entre pessoas.zh理解或领会意义、性质或重要性的能力；也指对某事物的认识、共识或同情性的体谅。arالقدرة على إدراك المعنى أو الطبيعة أو أهمية شيء ما، أو استيعاب المرء لشيء وفهمه له.

1. Knowledge or comprehension A2 formal

   The ability to understand something or the knowledge gained about it.

   • He has a good understanding of mathematics.
   • Reading helps improve your understanding of the world.
   • She explained the topic until everyone had a clear understanding.

   ruПониманиеescomprensiónfrcompréhensiondeVerständnisptCompreensãozh理解arالفهم

   Synonyme: apprehensioncognitioncomprehensiondiscernmentfamiliaritygraspinsightknowledgemasteryperception

   Antonyme: ignoranceincomprehensionmisunderstanding

2. Mutual agreement B1 formal

   An informal agreement or arrangement between people.

   • They reached an understanding about sharing the work.
   • We have a mutual understanding that this stays between us.
   • The two countries signed an understanding on trade.

   ruВзаимопониманиеesacuerdo mutuofraccord informeldeEinverständnisptEntendimentozh默契arتفاهم

   Synonyme: accordagreementarrangementcompactdealpact

   Antonyme: conflictdisagreementmisunderstanding

3. Sympathy or empathy B1 formal

   The ability to understand and share someone's feelings.

   • She showed great understanding towards his situation.
   • Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.
   • His understanding nature makes him a good friend.

   ruПониманиеescomprensión empáticafrCompréhension empathiquedeVerständnisptCompreensãozh理解arالتعاطف

   Synonyme: compassionempathyfellow feelingsympathywarmth

   Antonyme: apathycoldnessindifferenceinsensitivity

• understandings plural form
• understandings' possessive plural form
• understanding's possessive singular form

unregelmäßiges Verb

A verb used to indicate the act of comprehending or grasping the meaning of something.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие понимания или осмысления значения чего-либо.esVerbo que denota la acción de comprender o captar el significado de algo, así como de darse cuenta o tener conciencia de ello.frVerbe désignant l'action de saisir ou de se représenter clairement le sens, la nature ou la raison de quelque chose, que ce soit par l'intellect, l'intuition ou l'expérience.deVerb, das die Handlung des Begreifens oder Erfassens der Bedeutung von etwas bezeichnet.ptVerbo que indica o ato de compreender ou apreender o significado de algo, bem como perceber o sentido de uma situação ou ideia.zh表示理解、明白或领会某事含义的动词。也指了解、懂得某事物的意义或原因。arفعل يدل على إدراك المعنى أو مغزى شيء ما وفهمه، وعلى استيعاب المعلومات أو الأفكار وإدراكها بعقل.

1. Comprehend meaning A1 formal

   To know or grasp the meaning, nature, or significance of something.

   • I understand what you mean.
   • Do you understand the instructions?
   • She understands the problem clearly now.

   ruПонимать смыслesComprender el significadofrComprendre le sensdeBedeutung verstehenptCompreender o sentidozh理解含义arفهم المعنى

   Synonyme: absorbapprehendcatchcomprehendconceivedecipherdecodediscernfathomfollowgetgraspinterpretmake outperceiverealizerecognizeseetake in

2. Be sympathetic A2 informal

   To feel sympathy or empathy for someone's situation or feelings.

   • I understand how you feel about the loss.
   • He understands my reasons for leaving.
   • Try to understand his point of view.

   ruПонимать с сочувствиемescomprender con empatíafrcomprendre (avec sympathie)deVerständnis zeigenptCompreender com empatiazh体谅arالتفهم بالتعاطف

   Synonyme: appreciatecommiseratesympathize

3. Believe or assume B1 informal

   To believe something to be true based on information received.

   • I understand that the meeting is at 3 PM.
   • She understands him to be a reliable person.
   • As I understand it, the project is delayed.

   ruСчитатьesentender como suposiciónfrComprendre (au sens de croire)deAnnehmenptEntenderzh认为arاعتقاد

   Synonyme: assumeconcludegatherinfersurmise

• understood past participle
• understood past simple
• understanding present participle
• understands third person singular