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жи́во

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adverbadverb of живо́й
  • 1.

    vividly, graphically, keenly

    Я жи́во предста́вил себе э́ту карти́ну.

    I vividly pictured that scene.

    Common with представить, помнить, чувствовать.

  • 2.

    in a lively way, with animation, animatedly

    Дети жи́во обсужда́ли фильм.

    The children were discussing the film animatedly.

  • 3.

    quickly, promptly, quick (as a command)

    Жи́во собира́йся, мы опа́здываем!

    Get ready quick, we're late!

    Colloquial; often used as an urging command.

Examples

Word familyживо́йPRO

  • жи́воvividly; in a lively way; quickly
    adverb
  • живо́йalive; lively; live
    adjective

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  • Iron edited translation 1 week ago.