жестокий
Translation of жестокий
cruel
Meaning of жестокий
Причиняющий боль или страдания другим без жалости.
happy to cause pain or suffering to people or animals
Transcription and pronunciation of жестокий
жесто́кий
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [ʐɨˈstokʲɪj]
- In Latin letters
- zhestokiy
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It's cruel to keep a dog in a tiny cage.
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Жестоко держать собаку в крошечной клетке.
The king in the story was cruel to everyone.
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Король в этой сказке был жесток со всеми.
жестокий synonyms
What's the difference between жестокий, безжалостный, бесчеловечный, and злой
Without any pity; stronger.
Advanced: broader words
Inhuman: extremely cruel, often formal.
Broader: wicked or angry; not always cruel.
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What does жестокий mean?
happy to cause pain or suffering to people or animals
How do you pronounce жестокий?
жестокий is pronounced [ʐɨˈstokʲɪj], in Latin letters “zhestokiy”.
How is жестокий used in a sentence?
It's cruel to keep a dog in a tiny cage. Translation: Жестоко держать собаку в крошечной клетке.
Is жестокий part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, жестокий (cruel) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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