Адский
Pronunciation
AHD-skee
Translation
adskiy — hellish, infernal, damn (colloquial intensifier)
Context & Examples
У нас адская жара сегодня.
We have hellish heat today.
Это была адская работа, но мы справились.
It was a damn hard job, but we managed.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
While literally meaning 'hellish,' this word is commonly used in everyday Russian as a strong, informal intensifier to describe something extremely difficult, intense, or unpleasant, similar to saying 'damn' or 'hell of a' in English.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Адский" mean in Russian?
"Адский" translates to "adskiy — hellish, infernal, damn (colloquial intensifier)" in English. It is pronounced as "AHD-skee".
How do you pronounce "Адский"?
The pronunciation of "Адский" is: AHD-skee
How to use "Адский" in a sentence?
Example: "У нас адская жара сегодня." which translates to "We have hellish heat today.". Another example: "Это была адская работа, но мы справились." — "It was a damn hard job, but we managed.".
What is the cultural significance of "Адский" in Russia?
While literally meaning 'hellish,' this word is commonly used in everyday Russian as a strong, informal intensifier to describe something extremely difficult, intense, or unpleasant, similar to saying 'damn' or 'hell of a' in English.