PRINCIPLE - Translation from English into Slovenian

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prin·ci·ple [ˈprɪn(t)səpl̩] N

1. principle (basic concept):

principle: načelo n

principle: princip m

basic principle: temeljno načelo

2. principle (fundamental):

principle: osnova f

3. principle approv (moral code):

principle: načelo n

principle: princip m

to stick to one's principles: držati se svojih načel [or principov]

4. principle CHEM:

principle: značilna sestavina f

in principle: v principu

in principle: v osnovi

on principle: iz principa

guid·ing ˈprin·ci·ple N

guiding principle: vodilo n

ˈpleas·ure prin·ci·ple N no pl

pleasure principle: načelo n užitka

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Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

on principle: iz principa

basic principle: temeljno načelo

as a matter of principle: zaradi načel

to reapply a principle/rule: princip/pravilo drugače uporabiti

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The id, the most primitive of the three, functions according to the pleasure principle: seek pleasure and avoid pain.

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In infancy and early childhood, the id rules behavior by obeying only the pleasure principle.

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She gives a solo dance performance while singing about the pleasure principle.

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His work openly substitutes the pleasure principle and a fluid multiplicity of selves for the old notions of high seriousness and personal authenticity.

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The pleasure principle is basically the driving force that compels human beings to gratify their needs, wants, and urges.

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