слегка́ слегка

Meanings

1. a bit
2. a little / a bit
3. a little bit
4. easily
5. lightly
6. slightly
7. slightly, gentlylightly

Usage notes

The word слегка́ typically precedes a verb or adjective to indicate a gentle or small degree of action or state.\n\nNote:\nThis word conveys a sense of moderation or lightness, suitable for describing actions or states that are not significant or intense.

Examples

• То́щий мужчи́на, слегка пригнув коле́ни останови́лся в тени.
  The thin man paused in the shade with his knees a little bent.
• У меня слегка боле́ла голова́, и я лёг спать пораньше.
  Having a slight headache, I went to bed early.
• Я сначала не́рвничал, но постепенно слегка успоко́ился.
  I was nervous at first, but gradually got more relaxed.

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