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холод

Translation of холод

cold

Russian word in Latin letters: holod / kholod

Meaning of холод

Russian

низкая температура воздуха или окружающей среды

English

low temperature

cold

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ˈxolət]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Холод or простуда?

простуда

cold (temperature) ≠ простуда: here it is холод

Don't mix them up: the cold outside is холод, while a cold you catch is простуда.

Я не люблю зимний холод.

I don't like the winter cold.

У меня простуда, я останусь дома.

I have a cold, so I'm staying home.

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  1. I don't like the cold.

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    Я не люблю холод.

  2. The cold this morning made me put on my scarf.

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    Из-за холода этим утром я надел шарф.

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between холод, мороз, and прохлада

🇷🇺Russian

Below zero, freezing cold.

A2common
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🇷🇺Russian
прохлада

Mild, often pleasant coolness.

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холод belongs to the topic "Talking about Weather →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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холод meaning: what does it mean?

low temperature

холод pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

холод is pronounced as [ˈxolət]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

холод definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I don't like the cold. Translation: Я не люблю холод.

Is холод part of Talking about Weather vocabulary?

Yes, холод (cold) can be learned in the Talking about Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is холод part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, холод (cold) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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