буквально
literally
in the exact or original meaning of a word
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буквально with English translation
буквально usage examples
I was literally shaking from the cold.
Я буквально дрожал от холода.
She took the warning literally and left early.
Она восприняла предупреждение буквально и ушла рано.
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буквально synonyms
What's the difference between буквально / дословно / в точности / буквально говоря
literally — in the exact or original meaning of a word
I was literally shaking from the cold.
Я буквально дрожал от холода.
Core meaning: exactly in the original or literal sense; it also often works as an intensifier.
He literally repeated my words.
Он буквально повторил мои слова.
Emphasizes exact reproduction of words without changes; common for translation, quoting, or retelling.
Please translate this literally.
Пожалуйста, переведите это дословно.
Means 'exactly, without deviation'; usually refers to facts, numbers, dates, or details rather than wording.
He followed the instructions exactly.
Он в точности выполнил инструкцию.
A more marked, bookish variant used to stress that something should be understood without figurative meaning.
Literally speaking, this expression does not mean what it seems to mean.
Буквально говоря, это выражение не означает то, что кажется.
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How to pronounce буквально and what this word means
буквально translation: literally. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce буквально
[bʊkˈvalʲnə]
буквально translation
literally
буквально examples
I was literally shaking from the cold.
буквально transcription
[bʊkˈvalʲnə]
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буквально meaning: what does it mean?
в точном, прямом смысле слова
буквально pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
буквально is pronounced as [bʊkˈvalʲnə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
буквально definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I was literally shaking from the cold. Translation: Я буквально дрожал от холода.
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