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слегка́
Adverb
Often used word (top 1,000)
- 1.
slightly (lightly), gently
Он слегка пнул ящик ногой.
He lightly kicked the box with his foot.
- 2.
easily
- 3.
a little / a bit
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
- Вы вы́глядите слегка бле́дными.You look a little pale.
- Я сначала не́рвничал, но постепенно слегка успоко́ился.I was nervous at first, but gradually got more relaxed.
- Он слегка навеселе.He's a bit tipsy.
- Тому слегка нездоровится.Tom is a little under the weather.
- Ду́маю, Том слегка преувели́чивает.I think Tom is exaggerating a little.
- Том слегка приди́рчив.Tom is a bit of a nitpicker.
- Мое мне́ние слегка отлича́ется от твоего́.My opinion is a little different from yours.
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Kevin Ding edited usage info 1 year ago.
Sandy edited related words and translation 3 years ago.
