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How is the word пугливый translated from Russian to English

Легко испуганный или нервный; на нервах.

Easily frightened or nervous; jumpy.

adjective
English translation
skittish

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  • Скороход стал нервным, когда рядом начали взрываться фейерверки. — The horse became skittish when the fireworks started going off nearby.

  • Она игриво хихикнула и быстро удалилась, когда он попытался взять её за руку. — She gave a skittish giggle and darted away when he tried to hold her hand.

  • Инвесторы стали нервничать после резкого падения цен на акции. — Investors grew skittish after the sudden drop in stock prices.

  • Лошадь была такой пугливой, что испугалась, услышав хлопок двери. — The horse was so skittish that it bolted at the sound of the door slamming.

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FAQ about “пугливый”

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