#387 · ADJ

живой

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живой is a Russian adj. It’s the #387 most frequently used Russian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.

Forms you’ll actually hear

Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Russian. The top 6 forms cover about 84% of everyday use — learn these first.

жив29%
жива15%
живой12%
живых10%
живым10%
живы8%
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живое4%
живыми3%
живые3%
живая2%
живого2%
живую<1%
живо<1%
поживее<1%
живому<1%
живом<1%
живьем<1%

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