How is the word долговязый translated from Russian to English

Высокий и худой, часто нескладный.

Tall and thin, often awkwardly so.

adjective
English translation
Lanky

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  • Дверь открыл долговязый подросток. A lanky teenager opened the door.

  • Он был худощавым подростком, который играл в баскетбол. He was a lanky teenager who played basketball.

  • Мой брат высокий и долговязый. My brother is tall and lanky.

  • Как ты думаешь, она выглядит слишком худой в этом платье? Do you think she looks lanky in that dress?

  • Два долговязых пса неслись через поле. Two lanky dogs raced across the field.

  • Худой кот беспрепятственно вскочил на стол. The lanky cat jumped effortlessly onto the counter.

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FAQ about “долговязый”

How is “долговязый” translated from Russian?
“долговязый” translates into English as “Lanky”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “долговязый” mean?
Meaning of “долговязый”: Высокий и худой, часто нескладный. In English — “Lanky”.
What part of speech is “долговязый”?
“долговязый” is a adjective.
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