No. 13,032 in Russian
мазохизм
Masochism: the tendency to derive pleasure from one's own pain or humiliation.
In a sentence
Его склонность к длительным и бессмысленным спорам проявляет определённый мазохизм.
His tendency for lengthy and pointless arguments shows a certain masochism.
In this sentence, 'мазохизм' refers to a metaphorical enjoyment of suffering or conflict, highlighting a behavioral pattern.
Чтение грустных и мрачных книг пробуждает в ней лёгкий мазохизм.
Reading sad and somber books awakens a slight masochism in her.
Here, 'мазохизм' conveys a figurative pleasure derived from emotionally intense experiences, like reading.
Спортсмены, занимающиеся экстремальными видами спорта, иногда говорят о некоем мазохизме в преодолении себя.
Athletes engaging in extreme sports sometimes speak of a certain masochism in overcoming themselves.
In this context, 'мазохизм' indicates a sense of enduring physical or mental strain for fulfillment or achievement.
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