свет
Translation of свет
light
Russian word in Latin letters: svet
Meaning of свет
то, что делает предметы видимыми, например от солнца или лампы
the brightness from the sun or a lamp that lets you see
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Выключи все светы or выключи весь свет?
выключи весь свет
свет = light, no plural for lamps in a room
Don't say выключи все светы. Свет has no plural here: выключи весь свет.
Уходя, выключи весь свет.
Turn off all the lights when you leave.
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There is not much light in this room.
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В этой комнате мало света.
She prefers soft light in the bedroom.
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Она предпочитает мягкий свет в спальне.
свет synonyms
What's the difference between свет and освещение
Lighting: the lamps in a room or a street.
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свет belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does свет mean?
the brightness from the sun or a lamp that lets you see
How do you pronounce свет?
свет is pronounced [ˈsvʲet], in Latin letters “svet”.
How is свет used in a sentence?
There is not much light in this room. Translation: В этой комнате мало света.
Is свет part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?
Yes, свет (light) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is свет part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, свет (light) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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