English-Russian translations for understanding

• понима́ние
• взаимопонимание
• понимание
• разуме́ние

Definition of understanding

• The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment
• Opinion, judgement or outlook
• An agreement of minds; harmony; something mutually understood or agreed upon
• Sympathy
• Showing compassion

Examples

• According to my understanding, the situation is quite perilous. I wonder if you see it this way, too
• I thought we had an understanding - you do the dishes, and I throw the trash
• The parties of the negotiation have managed to come to an understanding
• He showed much understanding for my problems when he heard about my past

Related words

• understand
• understandable
• misunderstand
• understandability
• misunderstanding
• understandably
• understander
• misunderstandable
• preunderstanding