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простой

simple

Meaning of простой

not complex

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простой with English translation

простой usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Keep the accessories simple to avoid clutter.

Держите аксессуары простой формы, чтобы не загромождать пространство.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

I like the simple design of this lamp on the table.

Мне нравится простой дизайн этой лампы на столе.

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простой belongs to the topic "Accessories". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

простойsimple
рубашкаshirt
юбкаskirt
брюкиpants
брюкиtrousers
джинсыjeans
шортыshorts

простой synonyms

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What's the difference between простой / легкий / лаконичный / скромный / обычный / минималистичный

🇷🇺Russian
простой

not complex; easy to understand or do

A1Very Often

This is a simple task — we'll handle it quickly.

Это простая задача — разберёмся быстро.

Л
🇷🇺Russian
легкий

easy; not difficult to perform or understand

A1Very Often

This is an easy exercise for beginners.

Это лёгкое упражнение для начинающих.

Л
🇷🇺Russian
лаконичный

concise; brief and without unnecessary details

A1Often

He has a concise style of expression.

У него лаконичный стиль изложения.

🇷🇺Russian

modest; unpretentious, not showy

A1Often

She leads a modest lifestyle.

Она ведёт скромный образ жизни.

О
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обычный

ordinary; common, not special

A1Very Often

This is an ordinary office chair.

Это обычный офисный стул.

М
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минималистичный

minimalist; restrained style with minimal elements

A1Rarely

They have a minimalist interior without unnecessary details.

У них минималистичный интерьер без лишних деталей.

С
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сдержанный

restrained; moderate, unobtrusive in tone or form

A1Often

The apartment design turned out restrained and elegant.

Дизайн квартиры получился сдержанным и элегантным.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
незатейливый

unpretentious; uncomplicated and modest, sometimes with a hint of naivety

A1Rarely

The film's unpretentious plot turned out to be touching.

Незатейливый сюжет фильма оказался трогательным.

🇷🇺Russian

functional; focused on convenience and practicality, without excess decoration

A1Often

Functional furniture saves space.

Функциональная мебель экономит пространство.

Н
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непритязательный

undemanding; content with little, simple in requirements

A1Rarely

He is undemanding about food — he likes almost anything.

Он непритязателен в еде — ему всё по вкусу.

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How to pronounce простой and what this word means

простой translation: simple. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce простой

[prɐˈstoj]

простой translation

simple

простой examples

Keep the accessories simple to avoid clutter.

простой transcription

[prɐˈstoj]

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простой meaning: what does it mean?

несложный по устройству или пониманию, легко обозрим и ясен

простой pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

простой definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Keep the accessories simple to avoid clutter. Translation: Держите аксессуары простой формы, чтобы не загромождать пространство.

Is простой part of Accessories vocabulary?

Yes, простой (simple) can be learned in the Accessories topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is простой part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, простой (simple) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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