сложный
complex
made of many connected parts and not easy to understand
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сложный with English translation
сложный usage examples
The map is complex, so study it carefully.
Карта сложная, поэтому изучите её внимательно.
The instructions are complex, so take your time.
Инструкции сложные, так что не спешите.
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сложный synonyms
What's the difference between сложный / замысловатый / непростой / сложноватый / многосоставный
complex — made of many connected parts and not easy to understand
The map is complex, so study it carefully.
Карта сложная, поэтому изучите её внимательно.
The most general neutral word for something difficult or not easy to understand.
This is a complex question.
Это сложный вопрос.
Complex because of an elaborate, intricate, or unusually designed form.
He had an intricate plan.
У него был замысловатый план.
A softer word: not simple and somewhat difficult, but often without strong emphasis on complexity.
This is not an easy choice.
Это непростой выбор.
Conversational and softened: a bit difficult, slightly complex.
The text is a bit difficult, but understandable.
Текст сложноватый, но понятный.
Made up of many parts; emphasizes composition rather than difficulty.
This is a multipart mechanism.
Это многосоставный механизм.
Made from parts; more about being composite than difficult to understand.
This word has a composite structure.
У этого слова составной характер.
Having many levels; complex because it is layered or hierarchical.
The company has a multi-level management system.
У компании многоуровневая система управления.
Complex because it is unclear, messy, or hard to sort out; often closer to confusing.
The explanation turned out confusing.
Объяснение получилось запутанным.
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How to pronounce сложный and what this word means
сложный translation: complex. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce сложный
[ˈsloʐnɨj]
сложный translation
complex
сложный examples
The map is complex, so study it carefully.
сложный transcription
[ˈsloʐnɨj]
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Questions about this word
сложный meaning: what does it mean?
состоящий из многих частей и трудный для понимания
сложный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
сложный is pronounced as [ˈsloʐnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
сложный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The map is complex, so study it carefully. Translation: Карта сложная, поэтому изучите её внимательно.
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