No. 17,774 in Russian
ультра
"Ultra" – extreme, beyond, or exceeding a limit.
In a sentence
Этот смартфон имеет ультра-тонкий дизайн.
This smartphone has an ultra-thin design.
The word 'ультра' is used here as a prefix to indicate an extreme degree or quality, modifying 'тонкий' (thin).
Ультра-бег — это бег на сверхдлинные дистанции.
Ultra-running is running over very long distances.
The word 'ультра' is utilized as part of a compound noun to describe a specific type of running characterized by extended distances, emphasizing the special nature of the activity.
Фильм был просто ультра захватывающим!
The movie was just extraordinarily captivating!
In this example, 'ультра' acts as an intensifier for the adjective 'захватывающим' (captivating), conveying a heightened sense of enthusiasm or exaggeration.
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