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мягкий

Translation of мягкий

gentle

Russian word in Latin letters: myagkiy

Meaning of мягкий

Russian

Нежный, добрый и не грубый в обращении

English

kind, mild, and not rough

gentle

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ˈmʲæxʲkʲɪj]
Russian · Female

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  1. She has a gentle voice.

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    У неё мягкий голос.

  2. He gave her a gentle smile.

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    Он подарил ей мягкую улыбку.

мягкий synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between мягкий, нежный, ласковый, деликатный, and кроткий

нежный
🇷🇺Russian

Warmer and more loving; often about touch or feelings.

Л
🇷🇺Russian
ласковый

Affectionate, showing love: a voice, a look, a pet.

Advanced: broader words

Д
🇷🇺Russian
деликатный

Tactful, careful not to hurt someone's feelings.

К
🇷🇺Russian
кроткий

Meek, quiet and obedient; bookish.

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What does мягкий mean?

kind, mild, and not rough

How do you pronounce мягкий?

мягкий is pronounced [ˈmʲæxʲkʲɪj], in Latin letters “myagkiy”.

How is мягкий used in a sentence?

She has a gentle voice. Translation: У неё мягкий голос.

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