Густо
Pronunciation
GOO-stah
Translation
gusto — thickly, densely
Context & Examples
Суп был очень густой, почти как каша.
The soup was very thick, almost like porridge.
В этом лесу деревья растут очень густо.
In this forest, the trees grow very densely.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
The word 'густо' is often used in the Russian saying 'то густо, то пусто' (literally 'sometimes thick, sometimes empty'), meaning 'feast or famine' or 'ups and downs'. It also appears in cooking contexts, like 'густо намазать масло' (spread butter thickly).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Густо" mean in Russian?
"Густо" translates to "gusto — thickly, densely" in English. It is pronounced as "GOO-stah".
How do you pronounce "Густо"?
The pronunciation of "Густо" is: GOO-stah
How to use "Густо" in a sentence?
Example: "Суп был очень густой, почти как каша." which translates to "The soup was very thick, almost like porridge.". Another example: "В этом лесу деревья растут очень густо." — "In this forest, the trees grow very densely.".
What is the cultural significance of "Густо" in Russia?
The word 'густо' is often used in the Russian saying 'то густо, то пусто' (literally 'sometimes thick, sometimes empty'), meaning 'feast or famine' or 'ups and downs'. It also appears in cooking contexts, like 'густо намазать масло' (spread butter thickly).