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How do you say "sad" in Russian?
грустный
grustnyj
In Russian, "sad" is грустный.
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Pronunciation
Say GRUS-tnyj. Two syllables, stress on the first.
Writing and usage
Грустный has 9 letters. The cluster гр- is common. The Ь softens the final N.
Example sentence
Он грустный сегодня.
He is sad today.
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How to remember грустный
Grust: sadness makes you grust, or crunch emotionally.
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Questions about грустный
How do you say "sad" in Russian?
In Russian, "sad" is грустный. It is a noun.
How is грустный written in Russian?
Грустный has 9 letters. The cluster гр- is common. The Ь softens the final N.
How is грустный used in a sentence?
Use грустный as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Он грустный сегодня. (He is sad today.).
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