profane

proʊˈfeɪn
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Translation of profane into Russian,

Adjective

1.

disrespectful

showing disrespect or irreverence towards sacred things
  • His profane remarks offended the religious audience.Его непочтительные замечания оскорбили религиозную аудиторию.
2.

secularism

not sacred or holy, relating to secular matters
  • The profane music played at the festival.На фестивале играла светская музыка.
3.

language

vulgar or coarse, often involving cursing
  • She used profane language during the argument.Она использовала вульгарный язык во время ссоры.

Verb

tr.
1.

religion

violate something sacred or holy
осквернять осквернить
  • He profaned the temple with graffiti.Он осквернил храм граффити.
2.

misuse

put something to an unworthy or improper use
осквернить осквернять
  • They profaned the monument by using it as a billboard.Они осквернили памятник, используя его как рекламный щит.
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Expressions with profane: examples in English and translations in Russian

между священным и мирским
на грани святого и профанного
The painting is between the sacred and the profane.
сакральное и профанное
святое и обыденное
The novel explores the sacred and profane in modern life.
сакральная и мирская любовь
духовная и земная любовь
The painting explores sacred and profane love in its imagery.

Synonyms and analogies of profane in English

Examples of profane in a sentence

  • His profane language shocked the elderly couple.
  • The profane language was not suitable for the ceremony.
  • They discussed profane topics unrelated to the church.
  • His profane jokes offended many people.
  • The movie was criticized for its profane content.
  • The sacred site was profaned by unauthorized rituals.

Translations of "profane" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
мирскойadj. - mirskoy

His profane lifestyle was a reflection of his commitment to living in the moment.

Его мирской образ жизни отражал его стремление жить настоящим моментом.

светскийadj. - svetskiy

It recreates order through sacred space in the midst of the disorder of everyday (profane) life.

Он воссоздает порядок через священное пространство посреди беспорядка повседневной (светской) жизни.

непосвященныйadj. - neposvyashchenny

Initial size, ie height and width of the window opening, profane, of course, can be measured.

Начальные размеры, то есть высоту и ширину оконного проема, непосвященный, конечно, способен измерить.

богохульныйadj. - bogokhul'ny

Profane, vulgar and obscenely funny, Louis C.K. insists on telling the truth, whether you like it or not!

Богохульный, вульгарный и непристойный Луис СК рассказывает всю правду, хотите вы этого, или нет!

нечестивыйadj. - nechestivy

Son of the morning, profane thing, ashes on the earth, you are redeemed.

Сын зари, нечестивый, пепел земной, ты спасён.

Verb
осквернятьv. - oskvernyat'

It is easy to profane ancient beliefs when viewed through a modern lens.

Легко осквернять древние верования, рассматривая их с современной точки зрения.

осквернитьv. - oskvernit'

They attempted to profane the sacred ground with their reckless behavior.

Они пытались осквернить священное место своим безрассудным поведением.

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profane: Examples and translations in context

Their profane traditions included spontaneous gatherings that celebrated friendship over faith.

Их мирские традиции включали спонтанные собрания, празднующие дружбу вместо веры.

The profane aspects of their culture were often overlooked in discussions of heritage.

Мирские аспекты их культуры часто упускались из виду в обсуждениях наследия.

Many modern stories portray a profane reality, rejecting traditional narratives of religion.

Многие современные истории изображают мирскую реальность, отвергая традиционные религиозные нарративы.

She preferred the profane stories of the world, finding joy outside the church.

Ей больше нравились мирские истории мира, находя радость вне церкви.

Readers appreciated the profane views expressed in the book, finding them liberating.

Читатели ценили мирские взгляды, выраженные в книге, находя их освобождающими.

The profane discussions at the coffee shop often revolved around politics and daily life.

Мирские обсуждения в кофейне часто вертелись вокруг политики и повседневной жизни.

Prayers mark the sacred and separate it from the profane.

Молитвы указывают нам на священное и отделяют его от мирского.

In her poem, she chose to celebrate the profane beauty of ordinary moments.

В своем стихотворении она решила воспеть мирскую красоту обычных моментов.

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sacred and profane
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