бархат
Translation of бархат
velvet
Russian word in Latin letters: barhat / barkhat
Meaning of бархат
плотная ткань с коротким ворсом, очень мягкая и блестящая
a soft, thick cloth with short, dense hairs on one side

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Бархат or вельвет?
вельвет
вельвет ≠ velvet: corduroy, ribbed fabric
Don't say вельвет for velvet. Smooth soft pile — бархат; ribbed trousers — вельвет (corduroy).
Мама подарила мне бархатную подушку.
Mum gave me a velvet cushion.
Мои старые брюки из вельвета в рубчик.
My old trousers are ribbed corduroy, not velvet.
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She has a red velvet dress.
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У неё красное платье из бархата.
Velvet feels very soft.
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Бархат очень мягкий на ощупь.
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бархат meaning: what does it mean?
a soft, thick cloth with short, dense hairs on one side
бархат pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
бархат is pronounced as [ˈbarxət]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
бархат definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She has a red velvet dress. Translation: У неё красное платье из бархата.
Is бархат part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, бархат (velvet) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is бархат part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, бархат (velvet) 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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