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довольный

satisfied

Meaning of довольный

feeling pleased

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Russian[dɐˈvolʲnɨj]
satisfied
довольный - satisfied
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довольный with English translation

довольный usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

After trying three sizes, I was satisfied when the salesperson found a jacket that fit me.

После примерки трёх размеров я был доволен, когда продавец нашёл пиджак, который мне подошёл.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

We were satisfied to discover the hotel had upgraded our room before we arrived.

Мы были довольны тем, что отель улучшил наш номер до нашего приезда.

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довольный belongs to the topic "Shopping and Fashion Buying". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

довольныйsatisfied
рубашкаshirt
юбкаskirt
брюкиpants
брюкиtrousers
джинсыjeans
шортыshorts

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What's the difference between довольный / удовлетворённый / удовлетворяющий / радостный / счастливый / умиротворённый

🇷🇺Russian
довольный

A general adjective expressing a positive feeling or contentment.

B1Very Often

I am satisfied with the result of the work.

Я доволен результатом работы.

У
🇷🇺Russian
удовлетворённый

Emphasizes an internal feeling of satisfaction after an event or achievement.

B1Often

He was satisfied with the committee's work.

Он был удовлетворён работой комиссии.

У
🇷🇺Russian
удовлетворяющий

Describes an object or condition that meets requirements and brings satisfaction.

B1Often

This layout satisfies the safety requirements.

Эта планировка удовлетворяющая требованиям безопасности.

Р
🇷🇺Russian
радостный

A brighter, more active feeling of joy compared with simple contentment.

B1Often

She looked joyful after receiving the news.

Она выглядела радостной после получения новости.

🇷🇺Russian

A deep, often lasting sense of happiness; broader than mere satisfaction.

B1Very Often

He is happy in his job and family life.

Он счастлив в своей работе и семье.

🇷🇺Russian

A calm inner state, absence of agitation — peace and tranquility.

B1Rarely

After the vacation he returned peaceful and calm.

После отпуска он вернулся умиротворённый и спокойный.

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довольный translation: satisfied. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce довольный

[dɐˈvolʲnɨj]

довольный translation

satisfied

довольный examples

After trying three sizes, I was satisfied when the salesperson found a jacket that fit me.

довольный transcription

[dɐˈvolʲnɨj]

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довольный meaning: what does it mean?

чувствующий удовлетворение от результата или ситуации

довольный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

After trying three sizes, I was satisfied when the salesperson found a jacket that fit me. Translation: После примерки трёх размеров я был доволен, когда продавец нашёл пиджак, который мне подошёл.

Is довольный part of At the Hotel vocabulary?

Yes, довольный (satisfied) can be learned in the At the Hotel topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is довольный part of Shopping and Fashion Buying vocabulary?

Yes, довольный (satisfied) can be learned in the Shopping and Fashion Buying topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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