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сдержанный

subtle

Meaning of сдержанный

restrained

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Russian[sdʲerˈʐannɨj]
Russianсатл
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettershán xù de
subtle
сдержанный - subtle
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сдержанный with Chinese translation

сдержанный usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇷🇺Russian

他的语气很含蓄的。

У него очень сдержанный тон.

🇨🇳Chinese🇷🇺Russian

她用含蓄的方式表达了意见。

Она высказала своё мнение очень сдержанно.

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сдержанный belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

сдержанный含蓄的
рубашка衬衫
юбка裙子
брюки裤子
брюки长裤
джинсы牛仔裤
шорты短裤

сдержанный synonyms

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

🇷🇺Russian

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

C1Often
Д
🇷🇺Russian
деликатный

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

C1Often
🇷🇺Russian

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

C1Often
🇷🇺Russian

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

C1Very Often
М
🇷🇺Russian
мягкий

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

C1Very Often
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

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How to pronounce сдержанный and what this word means

сдержанный means 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?

Yes, сдержанный (subtle) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is сдержанный part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

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