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слегка́

Adverboften used word (top 1,000)B2
  • 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

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