особенно
Translation of особенно
especially
Russian word in Latin letters: osobenno
Meaning of особенно
в большей степени, чем обычно; в частности
more than usual or in particular
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Особенно or специально?
специально
специально = specially, on purpose
Don't mix them up. Done on purpose or for one aim — специально; more than usual — особенно.
Я специально пришёл пораньше.
I came early on purpose.
Сегодня особенно холодно.
It is especially cold today.
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She likes all the desserts, especially the cake.
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Ей нравятся все десерты, особенно торт.
The museum is especially crowded on Sundays.
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По воскресеньям в музее особенно много людей.
особенно synonyms
What's the difference between особенно, в особенности, and в частности
Same meaning, more bookish.
Singles out an example from a list; more formal.
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Questions about this word
What does особенно mean?
more than usual or in particular
How do you pronounce особенно?
особенно is pronounced [ɐˈsobʲɪnːə], in Latin letters “osobenno”.
How is особенно used in a sentence?
She likes all the desserts, especially the cake. Translation: Ей нравятся все десерты, особенно торт.
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