simple in Russian
simple in Russian is просто́й, простоду́шный, лёгкий — simple means easy to understand or do; not complicated.
simple in Russian
просто́й
Pronounced: prostoy
(now, colloquial, euphemism) Feeble-minded; foolish.
простоду́шный
Pronounced: prostodushnyy
(now, colloquial, euphemism) Feeble-minded; foolish.
просто́й
Pronounced: prostoy
(heading, technical) Structurally uncomplicated.
лёгкий
Pronounced: lyogkiy
(heading, technical) Structurally uncomplicated.
простой
Pronounced: prostoy
(heading, technical) Structurally uncomplicated.
What does "simple" mean?
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adj Easy to understand or do; not complicated.
"The instructions were simple enough for a child to follow."
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adj Plain, with no extra decoration or fuss.
"She wore a simple black dress to the funeral."
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adj Honest and straightforward, without any hidden agenda; sometimes, unflatteringly, naive or slow-witted.
"He's a simple, good-hearted man who trusts everyone."
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noun A medicinal herb, or a remedy made from just one plant (an older, mostly historical use).
"The apothecary kept a garden of simples for making tinctures."
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simple in a sentence
- The instructions were simple enough for a child to follow.
- It's a simple fix — just restart the router.
- She wore a simple black dress to the funeral.
- The room had simple white walls and a plain wooden floor.
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What is "simple" in Russian?
"simple" in Russian is просто́й, простоду́шный, лёгкий. simple means: Easy to understand or do; not complicated.
How do you pronounce просто́й?
"simple" in Russian is просто́й, pronounced "prostoy".
How do you use "simple" in a sentence?
Example: "The instructions were simple enough for a child to follow." In Russian, "simple" is просто́й, простоду́шный, лёгкий.
Are there other ways to say "simple" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "simple": просто́й, простоду́шный, лёгкий, простой.
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