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те́рпкий — meaning in English

terpkiy

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English meaning

acerb adj Having a sharp, bitter taste, like fruit that is not yet ripe.
acerbic adj Having a sour or bitter taste.
tart adj Having a sharp, sour taste.

Senses

те́рпкий is used for these senses in English:

acerb (archaic) Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, such as unripe fruit.
acerbic Tasting sour or bitter.

acerb — full definition

adj Having a sharp, bitter taste, like fruit that is not yet ripe.
adj Blunt and cutting in the way someone speaks.

acerbic — full definition

adj Having a sour or bitter taste.
adj Cutting and unkind in tone or manner.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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