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Умный

umnyy

Smart / Intelligent

Beginneradjective

Definition

Having or showing intelligence.

Example

Этот студент очень умный.

This student is very smart.

Etymology

The adjective 'умный' (umnyy) is derived from the root 'ум' (um), which means 'mind' or 'intellect.' It has Indo-European origins relating to knowledge and intelligence.

How & Where It’s Used

'Умный' is used in both formal and informal contexts and applies to both spoken and written descriptions of intelligence. It resonates uniformly across Russian-speaking communities.

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