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сильный

Translation of сильный

severe

Russian word in Latin letters: silnyy

Meaning of сильный

Russian

о непогоде: очень опасный и разрушительный

English

very bad and dangerous, of weather such as storms

severe

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ˈsʲilʲnɨj]
Russian · Female

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  1. Severe storms damaged many roofs.

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    Сильные штормы повредили много крыш.

  2. She has a severe headache.

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    У неё сильная головная боль.

сильный synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between сильный, суровый, мощный, and серьёзный

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🇷🇺Russian
суровый

Harsh: about a long cold winter or climate.

мощный
🇷🇺Russian

Very strong, about storms and hurricanes.

Advanced: broader words

🇷🇺Russian

серьёзный for illness or problems; сильный for weather or pain

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сильный belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does сильный mean?

very bad and dangerous, of weather such as storms

How do you pronounce сильный?

сильный is pronounced [ˈsʲilʲnɨj], in Latin letters “silnyy”.

How is сильный used in a sentence?

Severe storms damaged many roofs. Translation: Сильные штормы повредили много крыш.

Is сильный part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, сильный (severe) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is сильный part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, сильный (severe) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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