сильный
intense
very strong or extreme
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сильный with English translation
сильный usage examples
The game was intense from the first minute.
Игра была сильной с первой минуты.
He gave an intense look and said nothing.
Он бросил сильный взгляд и ничего не сказал.
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сильный synonyms
What's the difference between сильный / напряженный / резкий / очень сильный / мощный
intense — very strong or extreme
The game was intense from the first minute.
Игра была сильной с первой минуты.
the most general option: means having a lot of strength, intensity, or force
It was a strong wind.
Это был сильный ветер.
related to high mental, emotional, or physical tension
The conversation was tense.
Разговор был напряженный.
sudden, very noticeable, sometimes harsh or unpleasant in strength
He had a harsh voice.
У него был резкий голос.
a direct intensifier of 'strong', emphasizing a high degree
I have a very strong headache.
У меня очень сильная головная боль.
strong in energy, impact, or technical power; often sounds more impressive
This is a powerful engine.
Это мощный двигатель.
very active, rapid, full of force and movement; also used for emotions and events
A heated discussion began.
Началась бурная дискуссия.
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How to pronounce сильный and what this word means
сильный translation: intense. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce сильный
[ˈsʲilʲnɨj]
сильный translation
intense
сильный examples
The game was intense from the first minute.
сильный transcription
[ˈsʲilʲnɨj]
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сильный meaning: what does it mean?
очень сильный, крайний по степени
сильный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
сильный is pronounced as [ˈsʲilʲnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
сильный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The game was intense from the first minute. Translation: Игра была сильной с первой минуты.
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