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фон

Translation of фон

background

Russian word in Latin letters: fon

Meaning of фон

Russian

Задняя часть картинки или фото, позади главного.

English

the part of a picture behind the main subject

background

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ˈfon]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Фон or бэкграунд?

бэкграунд

бэкграунд = someone's past: education, experience

Don't mix them up. Behind people in a photo — фон; someone's education and experience — бэкграунд.

У неё хороший бэкграунд в маркетинге.

She has a good background in marketing.

Сфотографируй меня на фоне моря.

Take a photo of me with the sea in the background.

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Translate these short sentences from English into Russian using the word you are learning. Then open one possible answer and compare it with yours. This is practice, not a test.

  1. There are mountains in the background of the photo.

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    На фотографии на фоне видны горы.

  2. Choose a white background for your picture.

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    Выберите белый фон для картинки.

фон synonyms

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What's the difference between фон and задний план

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задний план

In photos and paintings: what is further away.

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фон belongs to the topic "Websites and Apps →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does фон mean?

the part of a picture behind the main subject

How do you pronounce фон?

фон is pronounced [ˈfon], in Latin letters “fon”.

How is фон used in a sentence?

There are mountains in the background of the photo. Translation: На фотографии на фоне видны горы.

Is фон part of Websites and Apps vocabulary?

Yes, фон (background) can be learned in the Websites and Apps topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is фон part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, фон (background) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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