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щедрый

generous

Meaning of щедрый

willing to give

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Russian[ˈɕːedrɨj]
generous
щедрый - generous
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щедрый with English translation

щедрый usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

She was generous and bought groceries for her neighbours.

Она была щедрой и купила продукты для соседей.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The boss gave a generous bonus this month.

Начальник дал щедрый бонус в этом месяце.

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щедрый belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

щедрыйgenerous
добрыйkind
умныйsmart
тихийquiet
скучныйboring
ленивыйlazy
злойangry

щедрый synonyms

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What's the difference between щедрый / великодушный / добрый / отзывчивый / милосердный

🇷🇺Russian
щедрый

Willing to give or share money or gifts; primary translation of generous.

B1Very Often

He's very generous — he always pays for everyone in the group.

Он очень щедрый — всегда платит за всех в компании.

В
🇷🇺Russian
великодушный

Emphasizes moral nobility: readiness to forgive, not hold grudges, or make a magnanimous gesture.

B1Often

His magnanimity showed when he forgave the offender and helped him with his troubles.

Его великодушие проявилось в том, что он простил обидчика и помог ему в трудах.

🇷🇺Russian

Means kind-heartedness and caring; may include willingness to help, but broader than just material generosity.

B1Very Often

She is kind and always helps the neighbors with their shopping.

Она добрая и всегда помогает соседям с покупками.

О
🇷🇺Russian
отзывчивый

Means willing to respond to a request, to help emotionally or practically; emphasis on responsiveness and attentiveness.

B1Often

He's a responsive person: whenever someone asks for help, he steps in.

Он отзывчивый человек: как только кто-то просит помощи, он откликается.

М
🇷🇺Russian
милосердный

Carries a nuance of compassion and mercy, often with religious or moral connotations; close to pitying compassion and helping those who suffer.

B1Rarely

The merciful doctor stayed late to care for the wounded.

Милосердный врач остался допоздна, чтобы ухаживать за ранеными.

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How to pronounce щедрый and what this word means

щедрый translation: generous. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce щедрый

[ˈɕːedrɨj]

щедрый translation

generous

щедрый examples

She was generous and bought groceries for her neighbours.

щедрый transcription

[ˈɕːedrɨj]

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щедрый meaning: what does it mean?

готов делиться ресурсами, временем и вниманием с другими

щедрый pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

She was generous and bought groceries for her neighbours. Translation: Она была щедрой и купила продукты для соседей.

Is щедрый part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

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