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No. 11,569 in Russian

дурной

"Дурной" means "bad," "foolish," or "wicked," depending on context.

In a sentence

  • Он сделал дурной поступок.

    He committed a foolish act.

    Here, 'дурной' is used to describe an action as foolish or unwise.

  • У него дурные манеры.

    He has bad manners.

    In this case, 'дурной' characterizes the mannerisms as bad or improper.

  • На улице стоит дурной запах.

    There is a bad smell outside.

    Here, 'дурной' qualifies the smell as bad or unpleasant.

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