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острый

Translation of острый

sharp

Meaning of острый

Russian

с тонким краем, который легко режет, как нож

English

able to cut

sharp

Transcription and pronunciation of острый

о́стрый

stress on the 1st syllable

Transcription
[ˈostrɨj]
In Latin letters
ostryy

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  1. Be careful, this chef's knife is very sharp.

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    Осторожно, этот поварской нож очень острый.

  2. These scissors are sharp enough to cut cardboard.

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    Эти ножницы достаточно острые, чтобы резать картон.

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What's the difference between острый and заточенный

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заточенный

Sharpened: made sharp on purpose.

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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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