Runny - translation, pronunciation and examples
runny
thin consistency
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When to use runny
Жидковатый соус сделал блюдо немного неаккуратным, но вкусным.
Будь осторожен с жидковатым желтком, когда ешь его.
runny usage examples
Жидковатый соус сделал блюдо немного неаккуратным, но вкусным.
The runny sauce made the dish messy but tasty.
Будь осторожен с жидковатым желтком, когда ешь его.
Be careful with the runny egg yolk when you eat it.
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Specifically indicates a loose, liquid consistency; also used for bodily fluids (e.g. a runny nose).
Emphasizes high water content or dilution; implies something is thin because it's mostly water.
A broader adjective meaning not thick; applies across many contexts (liquids, materials, people).
Suggests a soup-like consistency — often slightly thick but loose, and usually used for food (or descriptive metaphors).
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What's the difference between runny / watery / thin / soupy
Specifically indicates a loose, liquid consistency; also used for bodily fluids (e.g. a runny nose).
The omelette was still a bit runny in the middle.
Омлет в середине был ещё немного жидковатый.
Emphasizes high water content or dilution; implies something is thin because it's mostly water.
The sauce was a bit watery and needed thickening.
Соус был немного водянистым и требовал загустения.
A broader adjective meaning not thick; applies across many contexts (liquids, materials, people).
The soup was thin and lacked body.
Суп был жидкий и без насыщенности.
Suggests a soup-like consistency — often slightly thick but loose, and usually used for food (or descriptive metaphors).
After sitting, the casserole had become rather soupy.
После того как блюдо постояло, оно стало супообразным.
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How to pronounce runny and what this word means
runny translation: жидковатый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce runny
/ˈrʌni/
runny translation
жидковатый
runny examples
The runny sauce made the dish messy but tasty.
runny transcription
/ˈrʌni/, /ˈrʌni/
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runny meaning: what does it mean?
thin consistency
runny pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
runny is pronounced as /ˈrʌni/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
runny definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The runny sauce made the dish messy but tasty. Translation: Жидковатый соус сделал блюдо немного неаккуратным, но вкусным.
Is runny part of Cooking Descriptions vocabulary?
Yes, runny (жидковатый) can be learned in the Cooking Descriptions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is runny part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, runny (жидковатый) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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