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How is the word жалкий translated from Russian to English

Крайне плохой, безнадёжный или униженный.

Extremely bad, hopeless, or without pride.

adjective
English translation
abject

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  • Они жили в жалкой нищете. — They lived in abject poverty.

  • Команда принесла болельщикам жалкие извинения. — The team offered an abject apology to its fans.

  • Его первая попытка закончилась жалким провалом. — His first attempt ended in abject failure.

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More Russian words

жаждущий нырнуть eager to dive жаждущий успеха Eager for success жаждущий учиться Eager to learn жалкая попытка feeble attempt жалкий провал dismal failure жало stinger жалоба complaint жаловаться Complain

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FAQ about “жалкий”

How is “жалкий” translated from Russian?
“жалкий” translates into English as “abject”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “жалкий” mean?
Meaning of “жалкий”: Крайне плохой, безнадёжный или униженный. In English — “abject”.
What part of speech is “жалкий”?
“жалкий” is a adjective.
Where can I see examples with “жалкий”?
Example sentences with “жалкий” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “жалкий”?
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