sin

A noun with multiple meanings, including a transgression against divine law, a trigonometric function (sine), the 21st letter of the Hebrew alphabet, or violent, excited activity.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями, включая нарушение божественного закона, тригонометрическую функцию (синус), 21-ю букву еврейского алфавита или бурную, возбуждённую деятельность.esSustantivo con varios significados, incluyendo la transgresión de la ley divina, la función trigonométrica (seno), la 21.ª letra del alfabeto hebreo, o una actividad intensa y agitada.frNom ayant plusieurs sens, notamment la violation d'une loi divine, une fonction trigonométrique, la vingt-et-unième lettre de l'alphabet hébreu, ou une activité turbulente et excitée.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen, darunter die Übertretung eines göttlichen Gebots, die trigonometrische Funktion Sinus, der 21. Buchstabe des hebräischen Alphabets oder eine wilde, aufgewühlte Aktivität.ptSubstantivo com vários significados, incluindo transgressão da lei divina, a função trigonométrica (seno), a 21ª letra do alfabeto hebraico ou atividade intensa e agitada.zh多义词，包括违反神律的罪过、三角函数（正弦）、希伯来字母表的第21个字母，或激烈兴奋的活动。arاسم متعدد المعاني، منها مخالفة الشريعة الإلهية أو ارتكاب إثم، والدالة المثلثية (الجيب)، والحرف الحادي والعشرون في الأبجدية العبرية، أو النشاط الجامح المضطرب.

1. Estrangement from God B2 formal

   A state of being separated from the divine due to moral or spiritual wrongdoing.

   • The prophet spoke of sin as a barrier between humanity and the divine.
   • In many religions, sin leads to a feeling of estrangement from God.
   • The concept of original sin describes humanity's inherent separation from the creator.

   ruОтчуждение от БогаesPecadofrpéché (éloignement de Dieu)deEntfremdung von GottptSeparação de Deuszh与神隔绝arالخطيئة

   Sinônimos: alienationestrangementseparation

   Antônimos: atonementgraceholinesspietyreconciliationredemptionrighteousnesssalvationsanctityvirtue

2. Transgression of God's will B2 formal

   An act that violates divine law or moral principles as defined by religious doctrine.

   • Theologians debate whether every lie is a sin against God's will.
   • He confessed his sins to the priest, seeking forgiveness.
   • The seven deadly sins are considered grave transgressions in Christian theology.

   ruГрехesPecadofrpéchédeSündeptPecadozh罪arالخطيئة

   Sinônimos: immoralityiniquityoffensetransgressiontrespassungodlinesswickednesswrongdoing

   Antônimos: goodnessrighteousnessvirtue

3. Trigonometric function B2 formal scientific

   The ratio of the length of the side opposite a given angle to the length of the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle.

   • To calculate the height of the building, use the sine of the angle of elevation.
   • The sine function is fundamental in trigonometry and wave analysis.
   • In a right triangle, the sine of 30 degrees is 0.5.

   ruСинусesSeno (función trigonométrica)frsinus (trigonométrie)deSinusptSenozh正弦arجيب

   Sinônimos: sine

4. Hebrew letter C1 formal

   The 21st letter of the Hebrew alphabet, often used in religious and linguistic contexts.

   • The letter sin is written differently from the similar letter shin.
   • In Hebrew, the letter sin has a numerical value of 300.
   • Students of biblical Hebrew learn to distinguish sin from shin.

   ruСинesSin (letra hebrea)frSin (lettre hébraïque)deSin (hebräischer Buchstabe)ptsinzh西尼arسين

   Sinônimos: shin

5. Violent or excited activity C1 informal

   A state of intense, often chaotic, activity or excitement.

   • The party was full of sin and revelry until the early hours.
   • The city's nightlife is known for its sin and energy.
   • The movie depicted a world of sin and violence.

   ruБурная деятельностьesAlboroto, jaleofrActivité frénétique ou excitéedeAusgelassenheitptAtividade intensa e desenfreadazh放纵狂欢arنشاط عارم

• sins plural form
• sins' possessive plural form
• sin's possessive singular form

verbo irregular

A verb used to indicate the act of committing an immoral or religious transgression against divine law or moral principles.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, связанного с совершением аморального или религиозного проступка против божественного закона или моральных принципов.esVerbo que denota cometer una falta moral o religiosa, especialmente contra una ley divina o principios éticos. También se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a cualquier transgresión o falta grave.frVerbe désignant l'action de commettre une faute morale ou religieuse, en particulier une transgression de la loi divine ou des principes éthiques.deVerb, das die Begehung einer moralisch oder religiös verwerflichen Handlung gegen göttliches Gesetz oder moralische Grundsätze bezeichnet.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de cometer um pecado ou uma falta moral ou religiosa contra a lei divina ou princípios morais.zh动词，指违背神的法律或道德原则，做出不道德或宗教上的过错。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على ارتكاب ذنب أو معصية أو مخالفة للشريعة الإلهية أو للمبادئ الأخلاقية.

1. Commit a sin B2 formal

   To violate a religious or moral law.

   • He confessed to sinning against God.
   • They believe that lying is sinning.
   • She sinned by stealing from the poor.

   ruСовершить грехesCometer un pecadofrPécherdeSünde begehenptCometer pecadozh犯罪arارتكب ذنبًا

   Sinônimos: errfalllapseoffendstraytransgresstrespass

2. Make a serious mistake C1 informal

   To commit a faux pas or a fault; to make a serious error in judgment or behavior.

   • I sinned by forgetting her birthday.
   • He sinned against etiquette by arriving late.
   • She sinned by revealing the secret.

   ruСовершить ошибкуesCometer un error gravefrCommettre une faute gravedeEinen schweren Fehler begehenptCometer um erro gravezh犯严重错误arاقتراف خطأ جسيم

   Sinônimos: blundererrmiscalculatemisjudgeslip up

• sinned past participle
• sinned past simple
• sinning present participle
• sins third person singular