Russian Word of the Day
сильный
SIL-nyi • adjective — 14th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: strong; having great physical power, force, intensity, or firmness (also used figuratively)
Examples
- Он очень сильный.
(He is very strong.) - У неё сильный характер.
(She has a strong character.) - Сегодня сильный ветер.
(There is a strong wind today.)
Synonyms
- мощный
- крепкий
Antonyms
- слабый
Use сильный for physical strength (person, wind), intensity (pain, influence) or figurative strength (character, impact). For taste or alcohol strength, Russians usually prefer крепкий (e.g., крепкий кофе).
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