Russian Vocabulary (and Wisdom)

How to say "very" in Russian

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очень

Meaning: very, very much, greatly, quite

Pronunciation: [OH-cheen']

Part of speech: adverb

Rank: #86 (see frequency list)

Example sentences:

Я о́чень люблю́ свою́ рабо́ту.
I like my job very much.
Э́то о́чень тру́дно.
This is very difficult.
Сегодня очень жарко.
It's very hot today.
Я очень рад Вас видеть!
I'm very glad to see you! (formal, used by male)
О́чень приятно познако́миться!
Nice to meet you!
Я не очень понимаю.
I don't quite understand.
Я был очень удивлен.
I was very surprised.
Мне это очень нравится.
I like it very much.
Он очень богатый.
He's very rich.

Idioms and set expressions:

не очень = not very; not quite
Очень приятно! = Pleased to meet you! (used as a greeting)

Proverbs and sayings:

Кто себя очень любит, того другие не любят.
Self-praise is no praise.
Пускать пыль в глаза.
To throw dust in somebody's eyes.

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