тень
Translation of тень
shade
Russian word in Latin letters: ten
Meaning of тень
прохладное место без прямого солнца, например под деревом
an area sheltered from direct sunlight
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
В тене or в тени?
в тени
в тени = in the shade
Don't say «в тене». For where something is — «в тени».
Машину лучше оставить в тени.
It's better to leave the car in the shade.
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Move the pot into the shade.
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Поставь горшок в тень.
Flowers enjoy afternoon shade here.
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Цветам здесь нравится тень во второй половине дня.
тень synonyms
What's the difference between тень, тенёк, and полутень
Colloquial and cosy: a nice shady spot.
Advanced: broader words
Partial shade: some sun during the day.
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тень belongs to the topic "Houseplants →". 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 тень mean?
an area sheltered from direct sunlight
How do you pronounce тень?
тень is pronounced [ˈtʲenʲ], in Latin letters “ten”.
How is тень used in a sentence?
Move the pot into the shade. Translation: Поставь горшок в тень.
Is тень part of Houseplants vocabulary?
Yes, тень (shade) can be learned in the Houseplants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is тень part of Plant Care vocabulary?
Yes, тень (shade) can be learned in the Plant Care topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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