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классический

Translation of классический

classic

Meaning of классический

Russian

проверенный временем, не выходящий из моды

English

in a traditional style that never goes out of fashion

classic

Transcription and pronunciation of классический

класси́ческий

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[kɫɐˈsʲit͡ɕɪskʲɪj]
In Latin letters
klassicheskiy

Traps and common mistakes

Классический or классный?

классный

классный ≠ classic: it means cool, great

Don't say классный for a timeless style. A timeless coat — классическое пальто; a cool coat — классное пальто.

Классическое чёрное пальто подходит ко всему.

A classic black coat goes with everything.

Классное пальто, мне нравится!

Cool coat, I like it! (cool, not classic)

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Translate these short sentences from English into Russian using the word you are learning. Then open one possible answer and compare it with yours. This is practice, not a test.

  1. She wears a classic white blouse.

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    Она носит классическую белую блузку.

  2. He wears a classic black suit.

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    Он носит классический чёрный костюм.

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between классический, традиционный, and строгий

традиционный
🇷🇺Russian

Stresses custom and familiar forms, not timeless elegance.

строгий
🇷🇺Russian

About clothes: plain and formal; a classic suit is often строгий.

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классический belongs to the topic "Style and Taste →". Start with a short set of 4 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does классический mean?

in a traditional style that never goes out of fashion

How do you pronounce классический?

классический is pronounced [kɫɐˈsʲit͡ɕɪskʲɪj], in Latin letters “klassicheskiy”.

How is классический used in a sentence?

She wears a classic white blouse. Translation: Она носит классическую белую блузку.

Is классический part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, классический (classic) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is классический part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, классический (classic) 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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