синий
Translation of синий
blue
Russian word in Latin letters: siniy
Meaning of синий
цвета моря или василька, темнее голубого
of the colour of the sea or a clear sky
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Синий or голубой?
голубой
голубой = light blue, sky blue
Don't mix them up. Dark blue, like jeans or the sea — синий; light blue, like a clear sky — голубой.
Небо сегодня голубое, ни облачка.
The sky is light blue today, not a cloud.
Ночью море совсем синее.
At night the sea is deep blue.
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The blue bicycle was parked by the café door.
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Синий велосипед стоял у двери кафе.
He bought a blue lamp for the bedroom.
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Он купил синюю лампу для спальни.
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синий meaning: what does it mean?
of the colour of the sea or a clear sky
синий pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
синий is pronounced as [ˈsʲinʲij]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
синий definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The blue bicycle was parked by the café door. Translation: Синий велосипед стоял у двери кафе.
Is синий part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, синий (blue) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is синий part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, синий (blue) 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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