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
- Ты вы́глядишь слегка бле́дной.You look a little pale.
- Том слегка пьян.Tom is a little drunk.
- Том вы́глядит слегка бле́дным.Tom looks a little pale.
- Я слегка го́лоден.I'm a bit hungry.
- Том просто слегка не́рвничает.Tom is just a little nervous.
- Тому слегка нездоровится.Tom is a little under the weather.
- Я был слегка удивлён.I was a little bit surprised.
- Ба́шня слегка наклони́лась влево.The tower leaned slightly to the left.
- Он слегка пьян.He's a bit drunk.
- У меня слегка кру́жится голова́.I feel a little woozy.
Contributions
Kevin Ding edited usage info 11 months ago.
Sandy edited related words and translation 2 years ago.
Sandy edited translation 2 years ago.
Sandy edited translation 2 years ago.