светлый
Translation of светлый
light
Russian word in Latin letters: svetlyy
Meaning of светлый
Бледный по цвету или полный света, например светлая комната.
pale in colour, or with plenty of sun coming in, like a room with big windows
Pronunciation
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Светлый or лёгкий?
лёгкий
лёгкий = light, not heavy; also easy
Don't mix them up. Not heavy — лёгкий; pale or full of light — светлый.
Этот чемодан совсем лёгкий.
This suitcase is really light.
Купи светлую краску для спальни.
Buy a light paint for the bedroom.
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She has light hair.
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У неё светлые волосы.
The kitchen is big and light.
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Кухня большая и светлая.
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светлый meaning: what does it mean?
pale in colour, or with plenty of sun coming in, like a room with big windows
светлый pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
светлый is pronounced as [ˈsvʲetlɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
светлый definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She has light hair. Translation: У неё светлые волосы.
Is светлый part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?
Yes, светлый (light) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is светлый part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, светлый (light) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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