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настоящий — meaning in English

nastoyashchiy

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English meaning

  • actual adj Existing in reality; real, not just imagined or planned.
  • bona fide adjective Genuine and real, and not intended to deceive.
  • existent adj existing; having life or being, current; occurring now
  • genuine adj Real and authentic, not fake or imitation.
  • given prep Taking into account; considering.
  • hereby adv By means of this statement or action; used especially in formal or legal declarations.
  • legitimate adj Allowed by, or in agreement with, the law.
  • present adj Existing or happening right now; current.
  • proper adj Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
  • pukka adj Genuine or authentic; hence of behaviour: correct, socially acceptable or proper.
  • real adj Actually existing or happening, rather than imagined, fictional, or invented.
  • sheer adjective Thin enough to see through.
  • substantial adjective Large enough in size, amount, or value to be significant.
  • true adj Matching the actual facts; correct or accurate.

Senses

настоящий is used for these senses in English:

  • actual Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact. [from 14th c.]
  • actual (now, rare) in action at the time being; now existing; current. [from 18th c.]
  • existent existing; having life or being, current; occurring now
  • genuine Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native
  • given Currently discussed.
  • hereby (formal) By this means, action or process.
  • legitimate Authentic, real, genuine.
  • proper (now, colloquial) Utter, complete. [15th c.]

actual — full definition

  1. adj Existing in reality; real, not just imagined or planned.
  2. adj Used to emphasize the specific thing being referred to.

bona fide — full definition

  1. adjective Genuine and real, and not intended to deceive.
  2. adjective In law, made or held in good faith, without fraud or knowledge of a defect.
  3. adverb In good faith; sincerely and without deception.

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