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слегка́

common #927B2
adverb
  • 1.

    slightly, a little, a bit

    Я слегка́ просту́жен.

    I have a slight cold.

    Modifies adjectives, participles and verbs to weaken them.

  • 2.

    lightly, gently, softly

    Он слегка́ толкну́л меня́ в бок.

    He gently nudged me in the side.

    Of touching hitting or moving.

  • 3.

    superficially, in passing, cursorily

    Он слегка́ затро́нул э́ту те́му.

    He touched on the topic only in passing.

    Without going into detail.

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

Typical usagePRO

  • Feelings & physical state

    • слегка́ уста́лый

      a bit tired

    • слегка́ недово́лен

      slightly dissatisfied

    • слегка́ раздражён

      a bit irritated

    • слегка́ голо́дный

      a little hungry

  • Small gestures & actions

    • слегка́ улыбну́ться

      to smile slightly

    • слегка́ кивну́ть

      to give a slight nod

    • слегка́ нажа́ть на то́рмоз

      to press the brake lightly

    • слегка́ косну́ться стекла́

      to touch the glass lightly

  • Cooking instructions

    • слегка́ обжари́ть лук

      to lightly sauté the onion

    • слегка́ посыпа́ть са́харом

      to sprinkle lightly with sugar

    • слегка́ приправи́ть пе́рцем

      to season lightly with pepper

    • слегка́ взбить сли́вки

      to lightly whip the cream

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  • Iron edited translation 1 week ago.
  • Iron edited translation 1 week ago.
  • Kevin Ding edited usage info 2 years ago.
  • Sandy edited related words and translation 3 years ago.