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цвет

Translation of цвет

colour

Meaning of цвет

Russian

то, что мы видим как красный, синий, зелёный

English

visual hue

color

Transcription and pronunciation of цвет

Transcription
[ˈt͡svʲet]
In Latin letters
tsvet

Traps and common mistakes

Какой цвет твоя машина? or Какого цвета твоя машина??

Какого цвета твоя машина?

Какого цвета …? = What colour is …?

Don't say какой цвет твоя машина. Ask какого цвета твоя машина — цвет goes into the genitive.

Какого цвета твой новый телефон?

What colour is your new phone?

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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. I like the colour of the curtains.

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    Мне нравится цвет штор.

  2. Pick a bright colour for the room.

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    Выбери яркий цвет для комнаты.

  3. I like the color of the curtains.

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    Мне нравится цвет штор.

  4. Pick a bright color for the room.

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    Выбери яркий цвет для комнаты.

цвет synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between цвет, оттенок, тон, and окраска

О
🇷🇺Russian
оттенок

A shade: a lighter or darker version of a colour.

Advanced: broader words

🇷🇺Russian

A shade, light or dark; about paint and make-up.

B2common
О
🇷🇺Russian
окраска

Colouring of an animal or a painted object.

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цвет belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does цвет mean?

visual hue

How do you pronounce цвет?

цвет is pronounced [ˈt͡svʲet], in Latin letters “tsvet”.

How is цвет used in a sentence?

I like the colour of the curtains. Translation: Мне нравится цвет штор.

Is цвет part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, цвет (color) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is цвет part of E-commerce vocabulary?

Yes, цвет (color) can be learned in the E-commerce topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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