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Прочный - translation, pronunciation and examples

прочный
[ˈprot͡ɕnɨj]

sturdy

🇷🇺 Russian
[ˈprot͡ɕnɨj]
Meaning of прочный

strong

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Pronunciation[ˈprot͡ɕnɨj]
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How important is this wordoften
sturdy

When to use прочный

sturdy chair

прочный стул

sturdy table

прочный стол

sturdy shelf

прочная полка

sturdy frame

прочная рама

sturdy bed

прочная кровать

прочный usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

This bookshelf is sturdy and will hold many heavy books.

Этот книжный шкаф прочный и выдержит много тяжёлых книг.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Choose a sturdy table that won't wobble.

Выберите прочный стол, который не будет шататься.

Similar words

прочный

general term for an item's ability to withstand load and wear

крепкий

emphasizes strength, ability to withstand impacts or load

надёжный

about not failing; emphasis on long-term reliability

долговечный

about the ability to retain properties for a long time; emphasis on lifespan

устойчивый

about the ability to maintain position or properties under external forces

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прочныйsturdy
беспорядокmess
пыльdust
пятноstain
мусорtrash
инструментtool
раковинаsink

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What's the difference between прочный / крепкий / надёжный / долговечный / устойчивый / твёрдый

🇷🇺Russian
прочный

general term for an item's ability to withstand load and wear

B2Very Often

This tent is very sturdy — it holds up well in rain and wind.

Эта палатка очень прочная — под дождём и ветром держится хорошо.

🇷🇺Russian

emphasizes strength, ability to withstand impacts or load

B2Very Often

A sturdy chair will support even an adult.

Крепкий стул выдержит и взрослого человека.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
надёжный

about not failing; emphasis on long-term reliability

B2Often

A reliable backpack is important on a hike — your gear won't get wet or torn.

Надёжный рюкзак важен в походе — в нём вещи не промокнут и не порвутся.

🇷🇺Russian

about the ability to retain properties for a long time; emphasis on lifespan

B2Often

We chose long-lasting solid wood furniture.

Мы выбрали долговечную мебель из массива дерева.

У
🇷🇺Russian
устойчивый

about the ability to maintain position or properties under external forces

B2Often

This table has a very stable construction — it doesn't wobble.

У этого стола очень устойчивая конструкция — он не шатается.

Т
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твёрдый

about density or non-softness of a material; emphasis on structure and firmness

B2Often

The table has a solid oak tabletop.

У стола твёрдая столешница из дуба.

И
🇷🇺Russian
износостойкий

technical term: resistant to wear from friction and prolonged use

B2Rarely

Wear-resistant coating protects the floor from scratches.

Износостойкое покрытие защищает пол от царапин.

С
🇷🇺Russian
стойкий

about resistance to effects (chemicals, weather, temperament); often used for smells and paints

B2Often

This paint has a lasting color; it won't fade in the sun.

У этой краски стойкий цвет, он не выгорит на солнце.

Ж
🇷🇺Russian
жёсткий

about hardness and lack of flexibility; can have negative connotation regarding people or conditions

B2Often

This mattress is too stiff for me.

Этот матрас слишком жёсткий для меня.

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How to pronounce прочный and what this word means

прочный translation: sturdy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce прочный

[ˈprot͡ɕnɨj]

прочный translation

sturdy

прочный examples

Der Tisch ist robust und hält viel aus.

прочный transcription

[ˈprot͡ɕnɨj]

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прочный meaning: what does it mean?

крепкий, выдерживающий большие нагрузки и долговечный

прочный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

прочный is pronounced as [ˈprot͡ɕnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

прочный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Der Tisch ist robust und hält viel aus. Translation: Стол прочный и многое выдерживает.

Is прочный part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?

Yes, прочный (sturdy) can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is прочный part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, прочный (sturdy) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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