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Сдержанный - translation, pronunciation and examples

сдержанный
[sdʲerˈʐannɨj]

subtle

🇷🇺 Russian
[sdʲerˈʐannɨj]
Meaning of сдержанный

restrained

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Pronunciation[sdʲerˈʐannɨj]
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subtle

When to use сдержанный

subtle color

сдержанный цвет

subtle change

незаметное изменение

subtle difference

тонкое различие

subtle hint

тонкий намёк

subtle detail

тонкая деталь

сдержанный usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

She chose a subtle pattern that only shows up close.

Она выбрала сдержанный узор, который заметен только при близком рассмотрении.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

She prefers a subtle necklace rather than big, flashy jewellery.

Она предпочитает сдержанное ожерелье вместо больших броских украшений.

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сдержанныйsubtle
рубашкаshirt
юбкаskirt
брюкиpants
брюкиtrousers
джинсыjeans
шортыshorts

сдержанный synonyms

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What's the difference between сдержанный / приглушенный / деликатный / неброский / тонкий / мягкий

🇷🇺Russian
сдержанный

Neutral and the closest option: moderate, not expressive, not showy or excessive.

C1Very Often

He had a restrained tone and calm manners.

У него был сдержанный тон и спокойные манеры.

🇷🇺Russian

About something reduced in intensity, brightness, or sound: not sharp, loud, or vivid.

C1Often

The room had subdued lighting.

В комнате был приглушенный свет.

Д
🇷🇺Russian
деликатный

Emphasizes gentleness, tact, and care; can mean unobtrusive or finely sensitive.

C1Often

He asked a tactful question and did not embarrass the person.

Он задал деликатный вопрос и не смутил собеседника.

🇷🇺Russian

About something that does not attract attention, looks modest and without effect; close to unobtrusive.

C1Often

His clothes were unobtrusive but neat.

Его одежда была неброской, но аккуратной.

🇷🇺Russian

About nuances, distinctions, sensations, or manner: subtle, delicate, requiring attention to detail.

C1Very Often

There was a subtle hint in his words.

В его словах был тонкий намек.

М
🇷🇺Russian
мягкий

About something not harsh, calm, and without pressure; often used for voice, character, light, or style.

C1Very Often

She had a soft voice and a calm way of speaking.

У нее был мягкий голос и спокойная манера общения.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
ненавязчивый

About something that does not pressure, does not demand attention, and works very gently; especially used for style, advertising, help, and communication.

C1Often

The advertising was unobtrusive and did not annoy viewers.

Реклама была ненавязчивой и не раздражала зрителей.

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How to pronounce сдержанный and what this word means

сдержанный translation: subtle. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce сдержанный

[sdʲerˈʐannɨj]

сдержанный translation

subtle

сдержанный examples

Das Muster ist sehr zurückhaltend.

сдержанный transcription

[sdʲerˈʐannɨj], сатл

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сдержанный meaning: what does it mean?

тонкий, сдержанный по выражению и эффекту

сдержанный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

Das Muster ist sehr zurückhaltend. Translation: Узор очень сдержанный.

Is сдержанный part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

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Is сдержанный part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

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