жестокий
Translation of жестокий
violent
Meaning of жестокий
Такой, в котором есть насилие и желание причинить боль.
using physical force to hurt or kill people, or showing such force
Transcription and pronunciation of жестокий
жесто́кий
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [ʐɨˈstokʲɪj]
- In Latin letters
- zhestokiy
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The film was too violent for young children.
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Фильм был слишком жестоким для маленьких детей.
This game has too many violent scenes for kids.
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В этой игре слишком много жестоких сцен для детей.
The movie was too violent for young children.
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Фильм был слишком жестоким для маленьких детей.
жестокий synonyms
What's the difference between жестокий, полный насилия, агрессивный, and насильственный
Literally 'full of violence'; common about films and games.
About a person or behaviour that attacks others.
Advanced: broader words
Formal, about crime or death: насильственная смерть.
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жестокий belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does жестокий mean?
using physical force to hurt or kill people, or showing such force
How do you pronounce жестокий?
жестокий is pronounced [ʐɨˈstokʲɪj], in Latin letters “zhestokiy”.
How is жестокий used in a sentence?
The film was too violent for young children. Translation: Фильм был слишком жестоким для маленьких детей.
Is жестокий part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, жестокий (violent) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is жестокий part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, жестокий (violent) 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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