острый
sharp
able to cut
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острый with English translation
острый usage examples
Be careful, this chef's knife is very sharp.
Осторожно, этот поварской нож очень острый.
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острый synonyms
What's the difference between острый / заточенный / резкий / заострённый / проницательный
main literal meaning — able to cut; also figurative for pain or impression
The knife has a sharp blade.
У ножа острое лезвие.
refers to an object that has been specifically sharpened — ready to cut
The knife was carefully sharpened before work.
Нож тщательно заточен перед работой.
indicates suddenness or strong intensity (taste, sound, change)
After the rain there was a sharp smell of earth.
После дождя стоял резкий запах земли.
denotes a pointed shape; figuratively — accentuated or pointed (criticism)
The arrow's pointed tip was covered with metal.
Заострённый конец стрелы был покрыт металлом.
about a person/mind — sharp, quick to understand, perceptive
She is a perceptive observer of human character.
Она проницательный наблюдатель человеческих характеров.
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How to pronounce острый and what this word means
острый translation: sharp. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce острый
[ˈostrɨj]
острый translation
sharp
острый examples
Be careful, this chef's knife is very sharp.
острый transcription
[ˈostrɨj], шарп
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Questions about this word
острый meaning: what does it mean?
имеет тонкий острый край, способный легко разрезать
острый pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
острый is pronounced as [ˈostrɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
острый definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Be careful, this chef's knife is very sharp. Translation: Осторожно, этот поварской нож очень острый.
Is острый part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, острый (sharp) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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