Старый - translation, pronunciation and examples
old
not new
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When to use старый
старый человек
старая женщина
пожилые люди
старость
старый друг
старый usage examples
Она купила шарф из старой коллекции шарф в секции распродажи всего за пять фунтов.
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general: not new, having existed for a long time
diminutive/affectionate: a bit old but charming or small
used for people: elderly, polite way to refer to age
worn-looking from use; a bit shabby
worn out from long use; may have lost function or integrity
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старый synonyms
What's the difference between старый / старенький / пожилой / поношенный / изношенный / устаревший
general: not new, having existed for a long time
This is an old house.
Это старый дом.
diminutive/affectionate: a bit old but charming or small
I have an old little bike.
У меня есть старенький велосипед.
He is an elderly man.
Он пожилой мужчина.
worn-looking from use; a bit shabby
He has a worn jacket.
У него поношенная куртка.
worn out from long use; may have lost function or integrity
The tires are completely worn out.
Шины полностью изношены.
This software is already outdated.
Эта программа уже устаревшая.
old-fashioned; out of style
Her dress is old-fashioned.
Её платье старомодное.
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How to pronounce старый and what this word means
старый translation: old. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce старый
[ˈstarɨj]
старый translation
old
старый examples
Mein Auto ist alt.
старый transcription
[ˈstarɨj]
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старый meaning: what does it mean?
долго бывший в использовании или со старыми признаками
старый pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
старый is pronounced as [ˈstarɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
старый definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Mein Auto ist alt. Translation: Моя машина старая.
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