Adverb
Often used word (top 1,000)
Translation
- 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.
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
- Он слегка вы́пил.He drank a little.
- Не обраща́й на Тома внима́ния. Он слегка тормознутый.Don't mind Tom. He's a little retarded.
- Я был слегка удивлён.I was a little bit surprised.
- Том слегка кивну́л.Tom nodded slightly.
- Том вы́глядел слегка удивлённым.Tom looked a little surprised.
- Закругли́те слегка края.Round off the edges a little.
- Он слегка пьян.He's a bit drunk.
- Вы вы́глядите слегка бле́дными.You look a little pale.
- Он слегка навеселе.He's a bit tipsy.
- Э́та ко́мната слегка маловата.The room is rather small.
Contributions
Kevin Ding edited usage info 1 year ago.
Sandy edited related words and translation 2 years ago.
Sandy edited translation 2 years ago.
Sandy edited translation 2 years ago.