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игривый

Translation of игривый

playful

Russian word in Latin letters: igrivyy

Meaning of игривый

Russian

любящий играть, шутить; весёлый и озорной

English

fond of playing; lively and mischievous

playful

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ɪˈɡrʲivɨj]
Russian · Female

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  1. The playful puppy chased its tail.

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    Игривый щенок гонялся за своим хвостом.

  2. The kitten is very playful.

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    Котёнок очень игривый.

игривый synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between игривый, шаловливый, озорной, шутливый, and резвый

Ш
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шаловливый

Naughty in a sweet way; about children and pets.

О
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озорной

Mischievous, cheeky.

Ш
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шутливый

Joking, light-hearted: about words and tone.

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Р
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резвый

Frisky: quick and lively in movement.

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What does игривый mean?

fond of playing; lively and mischievous

How do you pronounce игривый?

игривый is pronounced [ɪˈɡrʲivɨj], in Latin letters “igrivyy”.

How is игривый used in a sentence?

The playful puppy chased its tail. Translation: Игривый щенок гонялся за своим хвостом.

Is игривый part of Pets vocabulary?

Yes, игривый (playful) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is игривый part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, игривый (playful) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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