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Often used word (top 1,000)
Translation
- 1.
slightly (lightly)
Also: gently
Example: Он слегка пнул ящик ногой. - He lightly kicked the box with his foot.
- 2.
easily
- 3.
a little / a bit
Example: Я слегка́ ра́нен - I`m a little injured.
Usage info
The word слегка́ typically precedes a verb or adjective to indicate a gentle or small degree of action or state. Note: This word conveys a sense of moderation or lightness, suitable for describing actions or states that are not significant or intense.
Examples
- Том был слегка пьян.Tom was a little drunk.
- Похоже, я слегка просты́л.It seems I have a slight cold.
- Том слегка приди́рчив.Tom is a bit of a nitpicker.
- Я слегка наклони́лся, чтобы вы́брать ко́фе и забра́ть сда́чу.I slightly bent over to choose a coffee and get the change.
- Я сначала не́рвничал, но постепенно слегка успоко́ился.I was nervous at first, but gradually got more relaxed.
- Она слегка засте́нчива.She's kind of shy.
- То́щий мужчи́на, слегка пригнув коле́ни останови́лся в тени.The thin man paused in the shade with his knees a little bent.
- А ты не мо́лод ли слегка?Aren't you a little young?
- Он слегка вы́пил.He drank a little.
- Тому слегка нездоровится.Tom is a little under the weather.
Contributions
Kevin Ding edited usage info 11 months ago.
Sandy edited related words and translation 2 years ago.
