скука
Translation of скука
boredom
Russian word in Latin letters: skuka
Meaning of скука
чувство, когда нечем заняться и всё неинтересно
lack of interest

Pronunciation
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He was dying of boredom.
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Он умирал от скуки.
She drew pictures to fight boredom.
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Она рисовала картинки, чтобы бороться со скукой.
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What's the difference between скука and нудьга
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Very colloquial: dull, dragging boredom.
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What does скука mean?
lack of interest
How do you pronounce скука?
скука is pronounced [ˈskukə], in Latin letters “skuka”.
How is скука used in a sentence?
He was dying of boredom. Translation: Он умирал от скуки.
Is скука part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, скука (boredom) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is скука part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, скука (boredom) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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