Adverb
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
- Не преувели́чиваешь ли ты слегка?Aren't you exaggerating a bit?
- Я слегка подшофе.I'm a bit tipsy.
- Моя́ ше́я слегка болит.My neck hurts a little.
- Я слегка простужен.I'm a little sick.
- Я был слегка удивлён.I was a little bit surprised.
- Том вы́глядит слегка бле́дным.Tom looks a little pale.
- Он слегка вы́пил.He drank a little.
- Том вы́глядит слегка озада́ченным.Tom looks slightly puzzled.
- Том просто слегка не́рвничает.Tom is just a little nervous.
- Том слегка медленно всё схва́тывает.Tom is a little slow on the uptake.
Contributions
Kevin Ding edited usage info 1 year ago.
Sandy edited related words and translation 2 years ago.
Sandy edited translation 2 years ago.
Sandy edited translation 2 years ago.