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слегка́
Adverb
Often used word (top 1,000)
- 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.
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
- Ба́шня слегка наклони́лась влево.The tower leaned slightly to the left.
- Закругли́те слегка края.Round off the edges a little.
- Том слегка медленно всё схва́тывает.Tom is a little slow on the uptake.
- Не преувели́чиваешь ли ты слегка?Aren't you exaggerating a bit?
- Он слегка засте́нчив.He's kind of shy.
- Я сначала не́рвничал, но постепенно слегка успоко́ился.I was nervous at first, but gradually got more relaxed.
- В дверь слегка постуча́ли.There is a faint knocking at the door.
- Том слегка кивну́л.Tom nodded slightly.
- Я слегка го́лоден.I'm a bit hungry.
- То́щий мужчи́на, слегка пригнув коле́ни останови́лся в тени.The thin man paused in the shade with his knees a little bent.
Contributions
Kevin Ding edited usage info 1 year ago.
Sandy edited related words and translation 2 years ago.
