высокий
Translation of высокий
tall
Russian word in Latin letters: vysokiy
Meaning of высокий
имеет значительно большую высоту по сравнению с окружающим
having more height than usual, e.g. a person or tree

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The tall man reached the top shelf.
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Высокий мужчина дотянулся до верхней полки.
That tall tree blocks the window in my room.
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То высокое дерево закрывает окно в моей комнате.
высокий synonyms
What's the difference between высокий, высокого роста, высоченный, рослый, and долговязый
About people only, a bit formal.
Colloquial: very tall.
Advanced: broader words
Tall and strong, about people.
Tall and thin, a bit mocking.
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высокий meaning: what does it mean?
having more height than usual, e.g. a person or tree
высокий pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
высокий is pronounced as [vɨˈsokʲɪj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
высокий definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The tall man reached the top shelf. Translation: Высокий мужчина дотянулся до верхней полки.
Is высокий part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, высокий (tall) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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