No. 1,191 in Russian
дорогой
"Дорогой" means "dear" or "expensive" in English.
In a sentence
Это очень дорогой подарок.
This is a very expensive gift.
Here, 'дорогой' means 'expensive,' referring to the high value or cost of an item.
Ты для меня дорогой человек.
You are a dear person to me.
In this sentence, 'дорогой' conveys 'dear' or 'precious,' expressing emotional closeness or value of a person.
Добрый вечер, дорогой друг.
Good evening, dear friend.
Here, 'дорогой' is used as 'dear' or 'beloved,' a form of address to someone close or valued.
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