Адекватный
Pronunciation
ah-dek-VAHT-nee
Translation
adekvatnyy — adequate, appropriate, reasonable
Context & Examples
Его реакция была вполне адекватной ситуации.
His reaction was quite appropriate to the situation.
Мы ищем адекватного человека для этой работы.
We are looking for a reasonable person for this job.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russian, 'адекватный' is often used in everyday speech to describe someone who is sensible, mentally stable, or behaving appropriately, not just as a formal synonym for 'adequate'.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Адекватный" mean in Russian?
"Адекватный" translates to "adekvatnyy — adequate, appropriate, reasonable" in English. It is pronounced as "ah-dek-VAHT-nee".
How do you pronounce "Адекватный"?
The pronunciation of "Адекватный" is: ah-dek-VAHT-nee
How to use "Адекватный" in a sentence?
Example: "Его реакция была вполне адекватной ситуации." which translates to "His reaction was quite appropriate to the situation.". Another example: "Мы ищем адекватного человека для этой работы." — "We are looking for a reasonable person for this job.".
What is the cultural significance of "Адекватный" in Russia?
In Russian, 'адекватный' is often used in everyday speech to describe someone who is sensible, mentally stable, or behaving appropriately, not just as a formal synonym for 'adequate'.