свирепый
Translation of свирепый
fierce
Russian word in Latin letters: svirepyy
Meaning of свирепый
Злой и готовый напасть; очень сильный, яростный.
aggressive and ready to attack; very strong or intense
Pronunciation
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A fierce dog guarded the gate.
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Свирепый пёс охранял ворота.
A fierce storm hit the coast last night.
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Вчера ночью на побережье обрушился свирепый шторм.
свирепый synonyms
What's the difference between свирепый, яростный, злой, and жёсткий
Full of rage; also intense: яростный спор.
Everyday, about dogs: злая собака.
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Of competition, fights: жёсткая конкуренция.
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What does свирепый mean?
aggressive and ready to attack; very strong or intense
How do you pronounce свирепый?
свирепый is pronounced [svʲɪˈrʲepɨj], in Latin letters “svirepyy”.
How is свирепый used in a sentence?
A fierce dog guarded the gate. Translation: Свирепый пёс охранял ворота.
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