суровый
Translation of суровый
harsh
Meaning of суровый
Очень строгий или тяжёлый для жизни.
very difficult, cruel or severe
Transcription and pronunciation of суровый
суро́вый
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [sʊˈrovɨj]
- In Latin letters
- surovyy
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Суровый or грубый?
грубый
грубый = rude, rough in manners
Don't say грубая зима. Severe weather or punishment — суровый; rude words or manners — грубый.
Не будь таким грубым с братом.
Don't be so rude to your brother.
Мы не были готовы к суровому климату.
We weren't ready for the harsh climate.
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The village has very harsh winters.
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В деревне очень суровые зимы.
The judge gave him a harsh sentence.
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Судья вынес ему суровый приговор.
суровый synonyms
What's the difference between суровый, жёсткий, and строгий
Hard and tough; often about criticism or rules.
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What does суровый mean?
very difficult, cruel or severe
How do you pronounce суровый?
суровый is pronounced [sʊˈrovɨj], in Latin letters “surovyy”.
How is суровый used in a sentence?
The village has very harsh winters. Translation: В деревне очень суровые зимы.
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