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чёрный

Translation of чёрный

black

Meaning of чёрный

Russian

цвета ночи или угля

English

of the colour of night or coal

black

Transcription and pronunciation of чёрный

чёрный

stress on the 1st syllable

Transcription
[ˈt͡ɕornɨj]
In Latin letters
chyornyy / chjornyy / chernyy

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  1. She wore a black dress to the party.

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    Она надела на вечеринку чёрное платье.

  2. I have a black cat.

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    У меня чёрный кот.

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Broader: dark, not light; not always pure black.

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What does чёрный mean?

of the colour of night or coal

How do you pronounce чёрный?

чёрный is pronounced [ˈt͡ɕornɨj], in Latin letters “chyornyy”.

How is чёрный used in a sentence?

She wore a black dress to the party. Translation: Она надела на вечеринку чёрное платье.

Is чёрный part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, чёрный (black) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is чёрный part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, чёрный (black) 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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