пугливый
timid
living beings pets adjective
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What's the difference between пугливый / робкий / боязливый / трусливый / застенчивый / опасливый
shy, socially unsure; a mild, restrained fear
strong fear with a negative judgment — cowardly
bashful in behavior, shy about attention and social interaction (usually about people)
cautiously wary, expects trouble but does not panic
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How to pronounce пугливый and what this word means
пугливый means timid. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce пугливый
[ˈpuklʲivɨj]
пугливый translation
timid
пугливый examples
Der kleine Hund ist noch scheu.
пугливый transcription
[ˈpuklʲivɨj]
Questions about this word
пугливый meaning: what does it mean?
боится незнакомых людей, легко пугается
пугливый pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
пугливый is pronounced as [ˈpuklʲivɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
пугливый definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Der kleine Hund ist noch scheu. Translation: Маленькая собака ещё пугливая.
Is пугливый part of Pets vocabulary?
Yes, пугливый (timid) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is пугливый part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, пугливый (timid) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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