слегка́

Adverboften 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.

Э́та ко́мната слегка маловата.The room is rather small.

Я был слегка удивлён.I was a little bit surprised.

Он слегка пьян.He's a bit drunk.

Том слегка пьян.Tom is a little drunk.

Ба́шня слегка наклони́лась влево.The tower leaned slightly to the left.

Я слегка нездоро́в.I'm a little sick.

Я слегка ревну́ю.I'm a little bit jealous.