No. 1,593 in Russian
страшно
"Strashno" means "scary" or "terrifying"; it can also mean "very" or "extremely" in colloquial contexts.
In a sentence
Мне страшно идти туда ночью.
I am afraid to go there at night.
Here, 'страшно' signifies a feeling of fear or apprehension.
Он рассказывал страшно интересную историю.
He was telling a fascinatingly interesting story.
In this context, 'страшно' functions as an intensifier, emphasizing the degree of interest.
Эта картина выглядит страшно.
This painting looks scary.
Here, 'страшно' describes something that causes fear or unease.
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