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тонко

subtly

Meaning of тонко

in subtle way

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Russian[ˈtonkə]
Russianсатли
subtly
тонко - subtly
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тонко with English translation

тонко usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

She subtly changed the lighting to make the room feel warmer.

Она тонко изменила освещение, чтобы комната казалась теплее.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

He subtly matched the curtains to the cushions for a calm look.

Он тонко подобрал занавески под подушки, чтобы создать спокойный вид.

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тонко belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

тонкоsubtly
рубашкаshirt
юбкаskirt
брюкиpants
брюкиtrousers
джинсыjeans
шортыshorts

тонко synonyms

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What's the difference between тонко / деликатно / ненавязчиво / намёком / завуалированно / незаметно

🇷🇺Russian
тонко

the base term — indicates nuance, delicacy, or a barely perceptible effect

C1Very Often

He subtly hinted at the problem without naming those responsible.

Он тонко намекнул на проблему, не называя конкретно виновных.

Д
🇷🇺Russian
деликатно

emphasizes tact and respect for another's feelings

C1Often

She delicately pointed out the mistake so as not to offend the colleague.

Она деликатно указала на ошибку, чтобы не обидеть коллегу.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
ненавязчиво

implies lack of pressure or insistence when expressing something

C1Often

He offered help unobtrusively, without interfering.

Он ненавязчиво предложил помощь, не вмешиваясь в дела.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
намёком

means conveying an idea by hint, without direct statement

C1Often

He said it by hint, hoping his colleagues would understand.

Он сказал это намёком, надеясь, что коллеги поймут.

З
🇷🇺Russian
завуалированно

implies a concealed or veiled statement or action

C1Rarely

He veiledly criticizes the company's policy in his notes.

Он завуалированно критикует политику компании в своих заметках.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
незаметно

stresses that an action occurs without attracting attention

C1Often

He unobtrusively made corrections to the document.

Он незаметно внес поправки в документ.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
неявно

emphasizes the absence of direct expression or an explicit sign

C1Rarely

The statement implicitly contains criticism of current policy.

В высказывании неявно содержится критика текущей политики.

К
🇷🇺Russian
косвенно

indicates an indirect connection or influence rather than a direct action

C1Often

He indirectly mentioned the circumstances of the dismissal.

Он косвенно упомянул об обстоятельствах увольнения.

О
🇷🇺Russian
осторожно

emphasizes vigilance and carefulness in performing an action

C1Very Often

He approached the delicate topic cautiously.

Он осторожно подошёл к обсуждению щекотливой темы.

И
🇷🇺Russian
изящно

about a stylish, artistic, or elegant form of expression

C1Rarely

She handled the sensitive question gracefully in conversation.

Она изящно обошла острый вопрос в беседе.

У
🇷🇺Russian
утончённо

emphasizes refinement, subtlety of taste or expression

C1Rarely

The author subtly and exquisitely conveyed the mood of the era in the novel.

Автор утончённо передал настроение эпохи в романе.

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How to pronounce тонко and what this word means

тонко translation: subtly. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce тонко

[ˈtonkə]

тонко translation

subtly

тонко examples

She subtly changed the lighting to make the room feel warmer.

тонко transcription

[ˈtonkə], сатли

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тонко meaning: what does it mean?

неявно и едва заметно, создавая тонкие отличия

тонко pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

She subtly changed the lighting to make the room feel warmer. Translation: Она тонко изменила освещение, чтобы комната казалась теплее.

Is тонко part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, тонко (subtly) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is тонко part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, тонко (subtly) 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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