bookish in Russian
bookish in Russian is кни́жный, книжный — bookish means keen on reading and studying, often said of someone who seems a bit awkward socially as a result.
bookish in Russian
кни́жный
Pronounced: knizhnyy
Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
кни́жный
Pronounced: knizhnyy
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
книжный
Pronounced: knizhnyy
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
What does "bookish" mean?
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adj Keen on reading and studying, often said of someone who seems a bit awkward socially as a result.
"A Google search reveals Gendrot has no great internet or social media footprint, but in any case, he says, the police recruiters did not delve into his background. He did change his round spectacles to look less “bookish”."
- adj Written or spoken in a style typical of books rather than everyday speech.
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bookish in a sentence
- A Google search reveals Gendrot has no great internet or social media footprint, but in any case, he says, the police recruiters did not delve into his background. He did change his round spectacles to look less “bookish”.
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What is "bookish" in Russian?
"bookish" in Russian is кни́жный, книжный. bookish means: Keen on reading and studying, often said of someone who seems a bit awkward socially as a result.
How do you pronounce кни́жный?
"bookish" in Russian is кни́жный, pronounced "knizhnyy".
Are there other ways to say "bookish" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "bookish": кни́жный, книжный.
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