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No. 8,637 in Russian

острые

"Острые" means "sharp" or "spicy" in English.

In a sentence

  • Я люблю острые блюда.

    I love spicy dishes.

    Here, 'острые' refers to the spiciness of food, indicating that the dishes have a strong flavor often caused by spices or peppers.

  • У него острые зубы.

    He has sharp teeth.

    In this context, 'острые' means 'sharp,' describing the physical characteristic of the teeth being pointed or capable of cutting.

  • У нее острые умственные способности.

    She has sharp mental abilities.

    Here, 'острые' is used metaphorically to describe keen or acute mental abilities, implying a high level of intelligence or perceptiveness.

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