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суеверие ((the state of fear and ignorance resulting from) the belief in magic, witchcraft and other things that cannot he explained by reason; an example of this type of belief • There is an old superstition that those who marry in May will have bad luck); иррациональный предрассудок; безотчётное предубеждение; религиозный предрассудок; идея, противоречащая фактам; нерациональное понятие; примета (According to Russian superstition, spilling salt will lead to an argument between family members.  themoscowtimes.com • There is a superstition related to meeting people who have the same name, but fortunately – as it happens so often – this superstition brings good, rather than bad, luck. If you find yourself sitting between two people with the same name then you should make a wish – but don't tell anyone, otherwise it won't come true. 4uzhoj); поверье (DimmiRus); излишняя точность; педантская точность |
