острый
Translation of острый
sharp
Meaning of острый
с тонким краем, который легко режет, как нож
able to cut

Transcription and pronunciation of острый
о́стрый
stress on the 1st syllable
- Transcription
- [ˈostrɨj]
- In Latin letters
- ostryy
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Be careful, this chef's knife is very sharp.
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Осторожно, этот поварской нож очень острый.
These scissors are sharp enough to cut cardboard.
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Эти ножницы достаточно острые, чтобы резать картон.
острый synonyms
What's the difference between острый and заточенный
Sharpened: made sharp on purpose.
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острый belongs to the topic "Adjectives →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does острый mean?
able to cut
How do you pronounce острый?
острый is pronounced [ˈostrɨj], in Latin letters “ostryy”.
How is острый used in a sentence?
Be careful, this chef's knife is very sharp. Translation: Осторожно, этот поварской нож очень острый.
Is острый part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, острый (sharp) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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