со́гнутый
sógnutyj
The English word bent can be translated into Russian as со́гнутый (sógnutyj). Wiktionary also lists изо́гнутый (izógnutyj) and гну́тый (gnútyj).
Meaning: folded (adj)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| со́гнутый | sógnutyj |
| изо́гнутый | izógnutyj |
| гну́тый | gnútyj |
| криво́й | krivój |
What does it mean word for word?
The word со́гнутый is a passive participle formed from the verb согну́ть (to bend/to fold something).
Which one should you use?
While со́гнутый implies something that has been bent from a straight state, изо́гнутый specifically describes something that is curved or has a curved shape. In contrast, криво́й is used when something is bent in a way that is uneven, crooked or poorly made, rather than a smooth, intentional curve. The form гну́тый is also available.
How do you pronounce it?
sógnutyj
Did you know?
- The phrase криво́й is used in a slang sense to describe something that is 'glitchy' or poorly programmed in software. A 'bent' piece of code is described as криво́й код.
- Russian uses the word криво́й to describe someone who is 'crooked' in a moral sense, such as a dishonest politician. While English uses 'bent' as slang for corrupt in British English, Russian uses the same word for both physical and moral crookedness.
- Russian has many specific words for different types of 'bent' shapes, such as скру́ченный for something that is bent by being twisted.
Examples in context
- Металлическая труба была согнута в нескольких местах.The metal pipe was bent in several places.
- Она держала в руках согнутую ветку.She was holding a bent branch in her hands.
- На столе лежал изогнутый ключ.There was a bent key lying on the table.
- Ветка на дереве согнулась после сильного ветра.The branch on the tree bent after a strong wind.
Example conversation
Maria and Alexander are folding laundry together.
- Мария MariaАлександр, где со́гнутый пододеяльник?Aleksandr, gde sognutyj pododeyalnik?Alexander, where is the folded duvet cover?
- Александр AleksandrОн лежит в этой корзине.On lezhit v etoy korzine.It is lying in this basket.
- Мария MariaЯ его здесь не вижу.Ya yego zdes ne vizhu.I don't see it here.
- Александр AleksandrПосмотри под синей футболкой.Posmotri pod siney futbolkoy.Look under the blue t-shirt.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bent” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
