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bittersweet in Russian

bittersweet in Russian is горько-сладкий, паслён сла́дко-го́рький, древогу́бец — bittersweet means tasting of both bitterness and sweetness at once.

bittersweet in Russian

горько-сладкий
adj
Pronounced: gorko-sladkiy
Both bitter and sweet.
паслён сла́дко-го́рький
noun
Pronounced: paslyon sladko-gorkiy
Bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara).
древогу́бец
noun
Pronounced: drevogubets
(US) A vine, of the genus Celastrus, having small orange fruit that open to reveal red seeds.

What does "bittersweet" mean?

  1. adj Tasting of both bitterness and sweetness at once.
    "The dark chocolate had a bittersweet edge."
  2. adj Bringing both happiness and sadness at the same time.
    "Graduation was a bittersweet moment for the whole family."
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bittersweet in a sentence

  • The dark chocolate had a bittersweet edge.
  • She sipped the bittersweet tea slowly.
  • Graduation was a bittersweet moment for the whole family.
  • It was bittersweet watching her childhood home get sold.

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What is "bittersweet" in Russian?

"bittersweet" in Russian is горько-сладкий, паслён сла́дко-го́рький, древогу́бец. bittersweet means: Tasting of both bitterness and sweetness at once.

How do you pronounce горько-сладкий?

"bittersweet" in Russian is горько-сладкий, pronounced "gorko-sladkiy".

How do you use "bittersweet" in a sentence?

Example: "The dark chocolate had a bittersweet edge." In Russian, "bittersweet" is горько-сладкий, паслён сла́дко-го́рький, древогу́бец.

Are there other ways to say "bittersweet" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "bittersweet": горько-сладкий, паслён сла́дко-го́рький, древогу́бец.

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