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Круглый

kruglyy

Round

Beginneradjective

Definition

Shaped like a circle or sphere.

Example

Стол круглый.

The table is round.

Etymology

The term "круглый" (kruglyy) comes from the root word "круг" (circle), with origins in Old East Slavic "кругъ". Over time, it has preserved its meaning relating to round shapes.

How & Where It’s Used

Applicable in daily conversations, formal writings, and descriptions, "круглый" is universally understood in Russian, with no significant regional dialectical variations.

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