пугливый
Translation of пугливый
timid
Russian word in Latin letters: puglivyy
Meaning of пугливый
легко пугающийся и неуверенный
easily frightened and lacking confidence

Pronunciation
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The timid rabbit hid behind the sofa.
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Пугливый кролик спрятался за диваном.
The timid puppy hides under chairs.
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Пугливый щенок прячется под стулом.
пугливый synonyms
What's the difference between пугливый, боязливый, робкий, застенчивый, and трусливый
Shy and unsure, about people.
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Cowardly; negative, a judgement.
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What does пугливый mean?
easily frightened and lacking confidence
How do you pronounce пугливый?
пугливый is pronounced [pʊˈɡlʲivɨj], in Latin letters “puglivyy”.
How is пугливый used in a sentence?
The timid rabbit hid behind the sofa. Translation: Пугливый кролик спрятался за диваном.
Is пугливый part of Pets vocabulary?
Yes, пугливый (timid) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is пугливый part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, пугливый (timid) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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