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тень

Translation of тень

shade

Russian word in Latin letters: ten

Meaning of тень

Russian

прохладное место без прямого солнца, например под деревом

English

an area sheltered from direct sunlight

shade

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ˈtʲenʲ]
Russian · Female

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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  1. Move the pot into the shade.

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    Поставь горшок в тень.

  2. Flowers enjoy afternoon shade here.

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    Цветам здесь нравится тень во второй половине дня.

тень synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between тень, тенёк, and полутень

Т
🇷🇺Russian
тенёк

Colloquial and cosy: a nice shady spot.

Advanced: broader words

П
🇷🇺Russian
полутень

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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