paradoks — meaning in English: paradox

Definition

▶ paradoks

Paradoks je pojav, ki se zdi nasproten običajnemu razumevanju, a vsebuje globlje resnice.

A paradox is a phenomenon that seems contrary to common understanding but contains deeper truths.

▶ Včasih je ljubosumje paradoks, saj lahko ljubimo nekoga in hkrati čutimo strah pred izgubo te ljubezni.

Sometimes jealousy is a paradox, as we may love someone while simultaneously feeling fear of losing that love.

▶ Njegova izjava je bila pravi paradoks, saj je trdil, da je svoboda v omejitvah.

His statement was a true paradox, as he claimed that freedom lies in restrictions.

▶ Paradoks uspeha je, da lahko dosežemo vse, a se kljub temu počutimo prazne.

The paradox of success is that we can achieve everything yet still feel empty.