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How is the word жалкий translated from Russian to English

Досадно маленький по количеству.

Annoyingly small in amount.

adjective
English translation
measly

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  • Они предложили жалкие десять долларов. — They offered a measly ten dollars.

  • Прибавка оказалась жалкой, и он уволился. — The raise was measly, so he quit.

  • Не трать на это свои жалкие сбережения. — Don't spend your measly savings on that.

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FAQ about “жалкий”

How is “жалкий” translated from Russian?
“жалкий” translates into English as “measly”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “жалкий” mean?
Meaning of “жалкий”: Досадно маленький по количеству. In English — “measly”.
What part of speech is “жалкий”?
“жалкий” is a adjective.
Where can I see examples with “жалкий”?
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