The publication of new Words of the Day is temporarily paused (read more).
Feel free to re-discover the previously posted vocabulary.
How to say 

"Stunning" in Russian

Russian word of the day | Oct 24, 2019 (see all)
сногсшиба́тельный
[ snok-sshee-bá-teel'-nyî ]
Adjective
stunning, astounding
Epithets Hard Russian words

Useful information

The word "сногсшибательный" comes from the phrase "cшибать с ног" (to knock down).

Russian Pod 101

Examples of "Stunning" in Russian

  • Э́то соверше́нно сногсшиба́тельный фильм, вам сто́ит его́ уви́деть!

    é-ta sa-veer-shén-na snok-sshee-bá-teel'-nyî feel'm, vam stó-eet ye-vó u-vee'-deet'

    This is an absolutely stunning movie, you should see it!

  • У меня́ сногсшиба́тельные но́вости для вас: Ка́тя бере́менна и уже́ на пя́том ме́сяце!

    u mee-nyá snok-sshee-bá-teel'-ny-ye nó-vas-tee dlya vas: ká-tya bee-ryé-meen-na ee u-zhé na pyá-tem myé-sya-tse

    I have astounding news for you: Katya is pregnant and already in the fifth month!

Support Us

Russian lesson of the day

Russian Lesson of the Day allows you to practice the vocabulary you learn with us using the method of spaced repetitions.

Practice now

Related words
роско́шный luxurious, luxuriant, exuberant, magnificent, splendid, sumptuous
посре́дственный mediocre
неви́данный unprecedented, unwitnessed
изя́щный graceful, elegant

You might also like

Did you know?

Do you have any questions? We are here to help!

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *