сложный
complex
made of many connected parts and not easy to understand
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сложный with English translation
сложный usage examples
The map is complex, so study it carefully.
Карта сложная, поэтому изучите её внимательно.
The instructions are complex, so take your time.
Инструкции сложные, так что не спешите.
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сложный synonyms
What's the difference between сложный / замысловатый / непростой / сложноватый / многосоставный
The most general neutral word for something difficult or not easy to understand.
Complex because of an elaborate, intricate, or unusually designed form.
A softer word: not simple and somewhat difficult, but often without strong emphasis on complexity.
Conversational and softened: a bit difficult, slightly complex.
Made up of many parts; emphasizes composition rather than difficulty.
Made from parts; more about being composite than difficult to understand.
Having many levels; complex because it is layered or hierarchical.
Complex because it is unclear, messy, or hard to sort out; often closer to confusing.
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How to pronounce сложный and what this word means
сложный means complex. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce сложный
[ˈsloʐnɨj]
сложный translation
complex
сложный examples
Das Thema ist sehr komplex.
сложный transcription
[ˈsloʐnɨj]
Questions about this word
сложный meaning: what does it mean?
состоящий из многих частей и трудный для понимания
сложный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
сложный is pronounced as [ˈsloʐnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
сложный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Das Thema ist sehr komplex. Translation: Тема очень сложная.
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