живой
lively
full of energy and activity
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живой with English translation
живой usage examples
The market was lively, with music and people everywhere.
На рынке было живо: повсюду музыка и люди.
Her lively laugh made everyone smile.
Её живой смех заставил всех улыбнуться.
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живой synonyms
What's the difference between живой / энергичный / бойкий / оживлённый / подвижный
lively — full of energy and activity
The market was lively, with music and people everywhere.
На рынке было живо: повсюду музыка и люди.
Main neutral meaning: full of energy, active, not sluggish.
He has a lively character and quick reactions.
У него живой характер и быстрые реакции.
Emphasizes strength, drive, and activity in actions or behavior.
She is a very energetic and goal-oriented person.
Она очень энергичный и целеустремлённый человек.
Means brisk, bold, talkative; often about speech or behavior.
The lively boy quickly made friends with everyone.
Бойкий мальчик быстро познакомился со всеми.
More noticeable activity, liveliness, movement; often about atmosphere.
An animated conversation started in the room.
В комнате начался оживлённый разговор.
Focuses on physical mobility, ease of movement, and restlessness.
The child is very lively and cannot sit still.
Ребёнок очень подвижный и не может сидеть на месте.
Highlights the habit of doing things, initiative, and industriousness.
He is a proactive person and always looks for something new to do.
Он деятельный человек и всегда ищет новое дело.
Colloquial: very quick, nimble, smart; sometimes with a hint of slyness.
The quick-witted guy understood everything right away and helped the others.
Шустрый парень сразу всё понял и помог другим.
Very quick, nimble, playful; often used about children and animals.
The lively puppy ran around the yard.
Резвый щенок бегал по двору.
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How to pronounce живой and what this word means
живой translation: lively. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce живой
[ʐɨˈvoj]
живой translation
lively
живой examples
The market was lively, with music and people everywhere.
живой transcription
[ʐɨˈvoj]
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Questions about this word
живой meaning: what does it mean?
полный энергии, подвижный и активный
живой pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
живой is pronounced as [ʐɨˈvoj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
живой definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The market was lively, with music and people everywhere. Translation: На рынке было живо: повсюду музыка и люди.
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