How is the word кривой translated from Russian to English

Не прямой, согнутый или перекошенный.

Not straight; bent or twisted.

adjective
English translation
crooked

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  • Картина висит криво. The picture is crooked.

  • Машину ему продал нечистый на руку торговец. A crooked dealer sold him the car.

  • Мы шли по кривой тропе через лес. We followed a crooked path through the woods.

  • Твой новый арендодатель нечист на руку или просто небрежен? Is your new landlord crooked or just careless?

  • Почему эта полка такая кривая? Why is this shelf so crooked?

  • Нечистые на руку бухгалтеры стоили фирме огромных денег. Crooked accountants cost the firm a fortune.

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FAQ about “кривой”

How is “кривой” translated from Russian?
“кривой” translates into English as “crooked”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “кривой” mean?
Meaning of “кривой”: Не прямой, согнутый или перекошенный. In English — “crooked”.
What part of speech is “кривой”?
“кривой” is a adjective.
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