Meaning of ама́тар | Babel Free

Definitions

1. amateur, lover, devotee, fan (a person who is fond of something)
2. amateur (a person attached to a particular pursuit, study, science, or art without engaging in it professionally)

Equivalents

Examples

“"Fellow," said Prince John, "I guessed by thy insolent babble thou wert no true lover of the long-bow, and I see thou darest not adventure thy skill among such merry-men as stand yonder."”

"Hey, fellow," said Prince John, "considering your insolent babble, I guessed you aren't a true lover of archery. It looks like you don't dare to show your skill."

“He was a great musical amateur in his way—after business; and had a paternal affection for his violoncello,”

“Вось як стварыўся тэатр, каторы пасьля згуртаваў паважныя акторскія сілы, сярод іх — даволі ведамыя імёны, а такжа аматараў, часта адзначаўшыхся запраўдным талентам.”

That's how a theater was created, which later brought together a respectable lineup of actors, including quite well-known names, as well as amateurs who often demonstrated genuine talent.

“Прафэсіянал ведае глыбока і вузка. Аматар бачыць праблему цалкам і шырока, хоць і павярхоўна.”

A professional's knowledge is deep and narrow. An amateur sees the problem as a whole and broadly, albeit superficially.

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