шёлк
Translation of шёлк
silk
Russian word in Latin letters: shyolk / shjolk / shelk
Meaning of шёлк
натуральное блестящее волокно, производимое насекомыми
a smooth, shiny natural cloth made from threads that some insects produce
Pronunciation
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Шёлк платье or шёлковое платье?
шёлковое платье
шёлковый = made of silk (adjective)
Don't say шёлк платье. Say шёлковое платье — Russian turns the material into an adjective.
Ей подарили шёлковое платье.
She was given a silk dress.
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She wrapped the gift in silk.
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Она завернула подарок в шёлк.
The tie is pure silk and feels very light.
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Галстук сделан из чистого шёлка и очень лёгкий.
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шёлк meaning: what does it mean?
a smooth, shiny natural cloth made from threads that some insects produce
шёлк pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
шёлк is pronounced as [ˈʂolk]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
шёлк definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She wrapped the gift in silk. Translation: Она завернула подарок в шёлк.
Is шёлк part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, шёлк (silk) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is шёлк part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, шёлк (silk) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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