мягкий
soft
pleasant to touch
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мягкий with English translation
мягкий usage examples
The kitten has soft fur that feels warm.
У котёнка мягкая шерсть, она тёплая на ощупь.
He bought soft slippers for the winter.
Он купил мягкие тапочки на зиму.
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мягкий synonyms
What's the difference between мягкий / мягенький / приятный на ощупь / мягковатый / нежный / бархатный
basic term for a pleasant-to-touch surface, mild temperature or gentle character
This sofa is very soft.
Этот диван очень мягкий.
diminutive/affectionate form of 'мягкий', warm and emotional
What a cuddly (soft) blanket!
Какой мягенький плед!
phrase directly describing the feeling to the touch — synonymous with 'soft' in tactile meaning
This fabric feels pleasant to the touch.
Эта ткань приятная на ощупь.
slightly too soft; carries a hint of disapproval or doubt
The armchair is a bit too soft — it lacks support.
Кресло мягковатое — в нём не хватает опоры.
delicate, fine to the touch or in character, often with emotional nuance
He has delicate (soft) skin.
У него нежная кожа.
resembling velvet in texture — very soft and dense
This jacket has a velvety finish.
У этой куртки бархатная отделка.
silk-like — very smooth and gliding to the touch
She has silky hair.
У неё шелковистые волосы.
consisting of nap or fibers; fluffy, airy and voluminous
The kitten has fluffy fur.
У котёнка пушистая шёрстка.
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How to pronounce мягкий and what this word means
мягкий translation: soft. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce мягкий
[ˈmʲæxkʲɪj]
мягкий translation
soft
мягкий examples
The kitten has soft fur that feels warm.
мягкий transcription
[ˈmʲæxkʲɪj], софт
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Questions about this word
мягкий meaning: what does it mean?
приятный на ощупь, легко поддающийся нажиму
мягкий pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
мягкий is pronounced as [ˈmʲæxkʲɪj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
мягкий definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The kitten has soft fur that feels warm. Translation: У котёнка мягкая шерсть, она тёплая на ощупь.
Is мягкий part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, мягкий (soft) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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