Удмуртское понятие чидан ’терпение, терпеливость, смирение, выносливость, стойкость’
Semantics of the Udmurt word čidan ’patience, humility, ­endurance, stamina’

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the polysemantic word čidan in the Udmurt language, the reference of which is opposed to arrogance, egoism, and ambitiousness. The folklore and linguistic sources considered indicate that the term čidan ­’patience, humility, endurance, stamina’ refers to an important feature of the Udmurt national character. The word čidan has a dual meaning: some people think it shows a weakness of will and character, an inclination to tolerate humiliation; some others interprete it positively as an ability to stay calm, to overcome life’s difficulties, and endure physical and mental pain.

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