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бархат

Translation of бархат

velvet

Russian word in Latin letters: barhat / barkhat

Meaning of бархат

Russian

плотная ткань с коротким ворсом, очень мягкая и блестящая

English

a soft, thick cloth with short, dense hairs on one side

velvet

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ˈbarxət]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

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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  1. She has a red velvet dress.

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    У неё красное платье из бархата.

  2. Velvet feels very soft.

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    Бархат очень мягкий на ощупь.

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бархат belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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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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