How is the word затхлый translated from Russian to English

English translation
musty
adjective

Пахнущий сыростью и застоявшимся воздухом.

Smelling stale and damp, like an old room.

Examples with “затхлый”

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  • На чердаке стоял затхлый запах. — The attic had a musty smell.

  • От этих старых книг пахнет затхлостью. — These old books smell musty.

  • Почему в подвале так затхло? — Why is the basement so musty?

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