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How do you say "slow" in Russian?
медленный
medlennyj
In Russian, "slow" is медленный.
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Pronunciation
Say MED-len-nyj. Three syllables, stress on the first.
Writing and usage
Медленный has 9 letters. The root мед- connects to honey (медь) and slow things.
Example sentence
Он медленный водитель.
He is a slow driver.
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How to remember медленный
Med: slow, meditative motions like honey dripping.
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Questions about медленный
How do you say "slow" in Russian?
In Russian, "slow" is медленный. It is a noun.
How is медленный written in Russian?
Медленный has 9 letters. The root мед- connects to honey (медь) and slow things.
How is медленный used in a sentence?
Use медленный as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Он медленный водитель. (He is a slow driver.).
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