Adverb
Often used word (top 1,000)
Translation
- 1.
slightly (lightly), 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
- Он слегка засте́нчив.He's kind of shy.
- Я слегка простужен.I'm a little sick.
- У меня слегка кру́жится голова́.I feel a little woozy.
- Том слегка пьян.Tom is a little drunk.
- Том слегка приди́рчив.Tom is a bit of a nitpicker.
- Ты вы́глядишь слегка бле́дной.You look a little pale.
- Похоже, я слегка просты́л.It seems I have a slight cold.
- Я слегка ревну́ю.I'm a little bit jealous.
- Мое мне́ние слегка отлича́ется от твоего́.My opinion is a little different from yours.
- Я слегка го́лоден.I'm a bit hungry.
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.