What does «стрёмно» mean in Russian?
стрёмно
Say it: STRYOM-na
sketchy, awkward, scary
CasualFor friends, peers and people your age. Avoid with your boss, teachers or strangers.
How to use it
Describes places and situations that feel uncomfortable, scary or embarrassing.
Examples
Тут как-то стрёмно ночью.
It's kind of sketchy here at night.
Мне стрёмно ему звонить.
I feel awkward calling him.
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