Russian · Emotions & Personality

Злой

zloy

Angry / Evil

Beginneradjective

Definition

Feeling or showing strong annoyance or displeasure.

Example

Он очень злой сегодня.

He is very angry today.

Etymology

The word 'злой' (zloy) originates from the Old East Slavic root relating to malice or anger and shares etymological connections with words denoting evil across Slavic languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'Злой' is commonly used in both spoken and written language, primarily in informal settings to describe someone's temperament. It is recognized across all Russian-speaking regions.

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