Russian Word of the Day

Monday, August 4, 2025

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прямо

straight, frankly, directly

[PRYAH-muh]

The traffic is moving straight at us.

Иди́те пря́мо, пото́м поверни́те нале́во.
Go straight then turn left. (polite)
Маши́на останови́лась пря́мо пе́ред на́ми.
The car stopped right in front of us.
Он смо́трит пря́мо на нас.
He's looking directly at us.
Скажи́ пря́мо, что ты ду́маешь?
Tell me directly, what do you think? (informal)
Пря́мо как на войне́.
Just like at war.

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