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скука

скука

Meaning of скука

состояние отсутствия интереса и усталости от монотонности

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RU[ˈskukə]
boredom
скука - скука
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скука with Russian translation

скука usage examples

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

During the long flight, boredom made him read the same article twice.

Во время долгого перелёта скука заставила его дважды прочитать одну и ту же статью.

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

She drew simple pictures to fight boredom on rainy days.

Она рисовала простые рисунки, чтобы бороться со скукой в дождливые дни.

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скука belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

скукаboredom
семьяfamily
родителиparents
мамаmom
папаdad
ребёнокchild
детиchildren

скука synonyms

Related words worth learning together

нудьга
a dull, dragging mood; a mild form of boredom
апатия
loss of interest and energy; indifference to activities
монотонность
boredom caused by repetition and sameness
безразличие
lack of interest or response; an indifferent attitude
праздность
idleness and lack of activities, which often leads to boredom
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Н
🇷🇺ru
нудьга

a dull, dragging mood; a mild form of boredom

A2Rarely
А
🇷🇺ru
апатия

loss of interest and energy; indifference to activities

A2Often
М
🇷🇺ru
монотонность

boredom caused by repetition and sameness

A2Often
Б
🇷🇺ru
безразличие

lack of interest or response; an indifferent attitude

A2Often
П
🇷🇺ru
праздность

idleness and lack of activities, which often leads to boredom

A2Rarely
В
🇷🇺ru
вялость

lack of energy and liveliness; listlessness

A2Often
У
🇷🇺ru
утомление

physical or mental fatigue that makes everything seem boring

A2Often

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скука значение: what does it mean?

состояние отсутствия интереса и усталости от монотонности

скука произношение: how do you pronounce it?

скука is pronounced as [ˈskukə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

скука определение и примеры предложений: how is it used in a sentence?

During the long flight, boredom made him read the same article twice. Translation: Во время долгого перелёта скука заставила его дважды прочитать одну и ту же статью.

Is скука part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

Yes, скука (скука) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is скука part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, скука (скука) 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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