родной
dear; close to the heart
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/rɐdˈnoj/
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Cultural Note
This word is deeply emotional and often suggests closeness like family, even in romantic speech.
📝 Example Sentences
Ты для меня такой родной.
You feel so dear to me.
Родная, я скучал по тебе.
My dear, I missed you.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | родной |
| comparative | роднее |
| superlative | самый родной |