Learning language
Translation language
adjective

серый

grey

Meaning of серый

Русский

цвета пепла или грозовых туч

English

of the colour of ash or storm clouds

gray

Pronunciation

Russian
[ˈsʲerɨj]
Russian (Russia)

Traps and common mistakes

Серый or седой?

седой

седой = gray or white with age, about hair

Don't say серые волосы about age. Hair gone gray with age — седые волосы; gray eyes or a gray cat — серый.

Дедушка давно стал седым.

Grandpa went gray long ago.

У неё серые глаза, как у мамы.

She has gray eyes, like her mom.

серый with English translation

серый usage examples

🇷🇺Russian→🇬🇧English

Он покрасил забор в серый цвет.

He painted the fence grey.

🇷🇺Russian→🇬🇧English

Она предпочитает серый блокнот для рабочих записей.

She prefers a grey notebook for work notes.

🇷🇺Russian→🇬🇧English

Он покрасил забор в серый цвет.

He painted the fence gray.

🇷🇺Russian→🇬🇧English

Она предпочитает серый блокнот для рабочих записей.

She prefers a gray notebook for work notes.

серый synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between серый

Advanced: broader words (1)
П
🇷🇺Russian
пепельный

Light ash-gray, mostly about hair.

rare word

Learn by topic

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

Related words and lists for серый

Questions about this word

серый meaning: what does it mean?

of the colour of ash or storm clouds

серый pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

He painted the fence grey. Translation: Он покрасил забор в серый цвет.

Is серый part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

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

Is серый part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, серый (gray) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn серый in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.

Your cookie choice

We use necessary cookies to operate the site. Analytics and marketing technologies are enabled only with your permission. Cookies Policy