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No. 11,317 in Russian

дерганное

Jerky; twitchy; fidgety.

In a sentence

  • Её движение было таким дерганным, что всем становилось неудобно.

    Her movement was so jerky that everyone felt uncomfortable.

    In this sentence, 'дерганное' describes a movement characterized by irregular or abrupt motions, emphasizing discomfort caused by such behavior.

  • Он говорил с дерганным тоном, показывая своё нервное состояние.

    He spoke with a jerky tone, reflecting his nervous state.

    Here, 'дерганное' refers to the tone of speech which is unsteady and possibly indicative of anxiety or stress.

  • Машина начала работать дерганно после последнего ремонта.

    The car started running jerkily after the last repair.

    In this case, 'дерганное' illustrates the irregular functioning or operation of a machine, often seen as problematic or undesirable.

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