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
- Том слегка пьян.Tom is a little drunk.
- Я слегка простужен.I'm a little sick.
- Э́та ко́мната слегка маловата.The room is rather small.
- Ду́маю, Том слегка преувели́чивает.I think Tom is exaggerating a little.
- 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.
- У меня слегка кру́жится голова́.I feel a little woozy.
- Том вы́глядит слегка бле́дным.Tom looks a little pale.
- Он слегка засте́нчив.He's kind of shy.
- Э́то бы́ло слегка внезапно.It was a little sudden.
Contributions
Kevin Ding edited usage info 9 months ago.
Sandy edited related words and translation 2 years ago.
Sandy edited translation 2 years ago.
Sandy edited translation 2 years ago.