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редко

Translation of редко

seldom

Russian word in Latin letters: redko

Meaning of редко

Russian

нечасто, но звучит книжно и старомодно

English

not often (more formal or literary)

seldom

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ˈrʲetkə]
Russian · Female

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  1. She seldom watches TV.

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    Она редко смотрит телевизор.

  2. We seldom eat out.

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    Мы редко едим вне дома.

редко synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between редко, нечасто, изредка, в редких случаях, and почти никогда

Н
🇷🇺Russian
нечасто

Not often; a bit softer than редко.

🇷🇺Russian

Occasionally: it does happen from time to time.

B1less common
В
🇷🇺Russian
в редких случаях

In rare cases; formal, in rules and warnings.

Advanced: broader words

🇷🇺Russian

Stronger: hardly ever.

A2common

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What does редко mean?

not often (more formal or literary)

How do you pronounce редко?

редко is pronounced [ˈrʲetkə], in Latin letters “redko”.

How is редко used in a sentence?

She seldom watches TV. Translation: Она редко смотрит телевизор.

Is редко part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?

Yes, редко (seldom) can be learned in the Adverbs of Frequency topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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