How is the word жуткий translated from Russian to English

Странный и пугающий, вызывающий тревогу.

Strange and frightening in a quiet way.

adjective
English translation
eerie

Examples with “жуткий”

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  • Жуткая тишина заполнила старый дом. An eerie silence filled the old house.

  • Почему этот коридор такой жуткий по ночам? Why is this hallway so eerie at night?

  • Мы услышали жуткий свист с пустого чердака. We heard an eerie whistling from the empty attic.

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FAQ about “жуткий”

How is “жуткий” translated from Russian?
“жуткий” translates into English as “eerie”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “жуткий” mean?
Meaning of “жуткий”: Странный и пугающий, вызывающий тревогу. In English — “eerie”.
What part of speech is “жуткий”?
“жуткий” is a adjective.
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